The latest recording in the MHLS Engage! Webinar Series features a presentation by Gillian Thorpe, Director of the Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library in Cold Spring, NY who shares her top tips for creating a strong relationship with your local school district.
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Sierra Circulation 101 Webinar: Over the next three months, MHLS ILP Operations Supervisor Thomas O’Connell will offer three lunchtime webinars of training and conversation on the topic of Circulation 101. This webinar is intended for any new staff at member libraries, or perhaps experienced staff, wondering if there are more efficient ways to do things while covering the circ desk. This will be a good time to ask those questions that you have been wondering about…you’ve got three dates to choose from:
- Friday, September 22
- Thursday, October 12
- Friday, November 17
The Active Shooter Preparedness Program from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides an Active Shooter Preparedness Program Fact Sheet which includes information about a 1-hour online course. DHS also provides an 8-minute training video appropriate for use for staff: “Options for Consideration Active Shooter Preparedness”
Over two million people in the U.S. are estimated to be dependent on prescription opioids or heroin. This national epidemic is affecting communities of all sizes and the public libraries that serve them. The Public Library Association and WebJunction will host a “virtual town hall” discussion of the opioid epidemic for public library professionals. The event will be held 2:00 – 3:3pm on Tuesday, September 12. Participants will be given the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. For more information and to register for the Opioid Crisis Town Hall: http://bit.ly/2i9PIzO
Don’t delay! The early bird registration deadline for the 2017 New York Library Association Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY is August 31st! The NYLA Conference, November 8-11, 2017, is a great chance to learn a lot in a short amount of time, find out about innovative programs and initiatives while networking with colleagues and vendors. Clink here to learn more and to register.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of and instructions for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017, employers must use only the new version.
Did you know that 40% of member library directors are new to their positions within the past three years?
New and “new-ish” directors are invited to join us for the MHLS Round Table for New Directors event scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 6th after the Directors Association meeting in the MHLS Auditorium from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Our guest speaker will be Sue Ray, Director of the Catskill Public Library. Our topic: Hiring, Firing & In Between. For more information and to register visit our online calendar.
September presents a number of great opportunities for libraries to raise their profile:
- National Library Card Sign-Up Month
- Outside the Lines
- Banned Books Week (September 24-40)
- National Voter Registration Day (September 26)
Start planning now to make the most of these national opportunities. At each link above you will find tips, resources and samples to help you get noticed in your community!
If your library was lucky enough to receive a Special Legislative Grant from the NYS Senate, take a moment to say thanks to your Senator! The New York Library Association has provided a template thank you letter to help your library acknowledge the award and express your thanks on behalf of your community.
Monday, December 11th: Full day course on budgeting and financial management, the #1 requested topic by member library directors! This course is taught by NYLA Leadership & Management Academy instructors Tom Lawrence of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District and Lauren Moore, Executive Director of the Pioneer Library System. This course highlights fundamental skills required for effective budgeting and financial management. The curriculum will include: budgeting basics; interpreting monthly financial statements; developing a budget; community based planning; budget modifications; audits; budge votes; tax cap issues; and capital finance. Member Library Directors are welcome to register today
