Association libraries can now join public libraries in offering curbside service based on the following guidance: “Libraries that are operated by a not-for-profit or other non-governmental organization may perform curbside or “in-store” pickup once the region in which they are located reaches Phase 1 and may perform other “in-store” operations once the region in which
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Several new dates have been added for upcoming weekly MHLS Director Briefings. Please note the change in time starting in June. Friday, May 29 from 2:00-3:00pm Thursday, June 4 from 3:30-4:30pm Thursday, June 18 from 3:30-4:30pm Thursday, June 25 from 3:30-4:30pm Thursday, July 2 from 3:30-4:30pm
Mid-Hudson Library System has provided a Phased Reopening Template for libraries to use when planning for reopening their library facilities and services. The document includes guidance from federal, state, and local authorities along with best practices from libraries providing services outside of New York in regard to considerations for returning to the library, preparing your
As New York State contemplates adjustments to the enacted budget and cuts to education of 15-20% we need you to speak up and let your legislators know about the effects these cuts will have for your library. Both state aid and construction funds for libraries were reduced for the state budget for FY 2020-21, and
Southeastern NY Library Resources Council has acquired the services of an attorney to offer members timely input on intellectual property, digital rights management, vendor contracts, and other legal issues that can impact library operations. Questions sent to Ask the Lawyer will be reviewed by Southeastern staff and sent to counsel for responses. Southeastern members are eligible to participate
Between now and May 31, 2020, tell OCLC about a current project, or one completed within the past year, that impacts and extends your public library’s reach by engaging with your community. How do you build stronger relationships? How do you partner to meet local needs? How do you encourage better conversations? How do you
On April 21st, MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich issued a call to action for all member library advocates to help raise the profile of public libraries with the agency tasked with producing guidance related to COVID-19 Executive Orders. Please use this form to request specific guidance, for all types of libraries (association and public
On Tuesday May 5th the Directors Association – Workshop Meeting will be held online from 10:00am-12:00pm. The topic will be Decision Center for Directors, presented by Laurie Shedrick, MHLS Assistant Director / Technology Operations Manager. Decision Center offers the opportunity to review data to inform decisions on collection management and even policies and procedure development.
Civil Service 101 presented by Geoff Kirkpatrick will be held online Friday, April 24th from 10:00am-12:00pm. This workshop is appropriate for library directors, managers and human resources staff in municipal public libraries, special district public libraries and school district public libraries. Civil Service 101 is designed to introduce administering human resources in a public library in a civil service environment. Please
The Division of Library Development (DLD) has provided guidance for reporting statistics for the 2020 Annual Report, which will be completed in February 2021, that notes the current state of the annual report instructions as they relate to counting programs and hours open. This is not reflective of the reality of delivering library services in the COVID-19
