Libraries and Sustainability Seminar Wednesday, November 17th 6:30 – 9:30 pm. This online seminar will bring together international and national and local libraries to gain an understanding on how sustainability is a shared global experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A, hear from library directors who have completed the Sustainable Library Certification
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Registration is open for Next-Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries. Leading Big in Small Places, will be a fast-paced conference held on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. In short 15-to-20-minute sessions presenters will share their experiences in community outreach, adapting to new communities, policies, and procedures, refreshing your facility and collection,
MHLS member libraries are eligible for funding through the Southeastern New York Resources Council (SENYLRC) Library / Museum Partnership Sub-awards program. SENYLRC has been allocated $72,358 for the Library & Museum Partnerships Project component of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award. This initiative is intended to strengthen library-museum partnerships at the regional and/or local
The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission, created through an amendment to the New York State Constitution in 2014, is tasked with redrawing Congressional and State Legislative districts every ten years, after the Census is completed. The Commission will hold public hearings to solicit input from communities throughout the State and will then propose a
NYS Commissioner of Health officially posted the extension of the designation of COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health” through October 31st, 2021. The NYS Commissioner of Health originally issued the designation on September 6th, 2021, prompting covered private employers in New York State including association libraries to activate their NY
The New York State Library has announced effective January 1st, 2022, only in building hours will be accepted for the purposes of minimum standards compliance. Curbside and/or lobby service hours will no longer be counted towards the library’s required minimum weekly hours open. Member libraries that believe they may have difficulty meeting their minimum
The 2021 Great Give Back is almost here! Libraries participating in the 2021 Great Give Back should complete the Great Give Back Program Submission Form to provide information on when their The Great Give Back events will take place, and how community members can participate. The Great Give Back events can also make great events
Join us on Tuesday, September 28th at 2:00 pm for an introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program. This webinar will present an introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Certification program, an award-winning project developed to guide library leaders through a step-by-step process to embed sustainable thinking into every level of their organization. An overview of
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Designation of COVID-19 as an Airborne Infectious Disease Under New York State’s HERO Act. At the direction of the governor, the NYS commissioner of health has designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New York State’s HERO Act, which
In view of outstanding demand and the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the FCC announced in a second application filing window for schools and libraries. The roughly $2 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program funds remaining for can be requested for connected devices and broadband connections for off-campus use by students, school staff, and
