Libraries across the region are taking the unprecedented step to close their library facilities in the face of the declaration of national, state, and in some cases, county states of emergencies due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). To facilitate an orderly closure you will need our help, check out our recommended “Extended Library Closing Strategies.”
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With lots of misinformation around COVID-19, libraries and library staff should regularly check for trustworthy and up-to-date information from the New York State and county health departments, as well as information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Columbia County Health Department Dutchess County Health Department Greene County Health Department Putnam County Health Department
There is still time to register for 2020 Census Webinar taking place on Monday, March 16th from 10:00am-12:00pm. As part of the New York Community Trust Census Equity Fund grant program, MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator, Casey Conlin will be presenting an overview of the upcoming Census, tools and strategies for promoting the Census, and best practices
Tuesday was Library Advocacy Day! If you were unable to join us you can still speak up for libraries. Call your local legislator to express your support for library aid and the State Aid for Library Construction Program. Check out this week’s edition of the MHLS Bulletin for a listing of local legislators and their contact information.
View the Advocacy Day Briefing Webinar presented by Jeremy Johannesen, NYLA’s Executive Director and Briana McNamee, NYLA’s Director of Government Relations & Advocacy alongside MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich to learn about: Budget timeline and pressure points Budget and legislative priorities Effective talking points How, when, and where you can speak up for libraries!
Each MHLS member library is required to complete the Annual Report. All reports should be fully submitted by February 14, 2020. For more information about the Annual Report please visit https://midhudson.org/annualreporttips/ or contact Casey Conlin, MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator at ext. 260 | cconlin@midhudson.org
The Directors Association Workshop topic for March 5th is Paid Time Off presented by Ellen Bach and Robert Schofield of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. In this workshop attendees will learn everything they need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act, NY’s Paid Family Leave Act, and the other leave-related legal obligations affecting
The Governor unveiled his budget proposal and it was not good news for Library Aid: Proposed State Library Aid: $91.6M ($5M cut from 2019) Proposed Library Construction Aid: $14M (42% cut from 2019, which would mean a $378,392 decrease in available construction aid funds for the MHLS region) Send a letter to the Governor and your
The 2019 NYS Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries CollectConnect software is open. The Annual Report is due from each member library by Friday, February 14th at 5:00pm. Information for MHLS member libraries about the Annual Report can be found at https://midhudson.org/annualreporttips/or contact Casey Conlin, MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator, cconlin@midhudson.org
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has announced the dates for E-Rate application filing for the Funding Year 2020, which will be opening on January 15, 2020 and closing on March 25, 2020. If you have any questions please contact Natalie McDonough, State E-Rate Coordinator at Natalie.McDonough@nysed.gov or visit http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev//univsvc/
