A new MHLS delivery schedule will be in place beginning Monday, July 3rd and run through June 2024. This new schedule reflects the reduction of fourteen stops per week based on the MHLS annual review of delivery stops by circulation. View the new schedule on the MHLS Delivery web page. Please begin pre-sorting Friday, June
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The New York State Committee on Open Government has two upcoming online sessions:Freedom of Information Law Virtual Training | June 6th | 10:00 – 11:30 am | RegisterThis session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about an agency’s responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will provide an opportunity
The Public Library Association (PLA), with support from AT&T, is offering incentives to public libraries to teach digital literacy workshops. Now through June 2nd, libraries can apply for two incentive programs: PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&TIncentives of $6000 to conduct basic computer skills workshops using DigitalLearn training materials. Learn more. ACP Basics
The NYS Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 has been finalized. Thank you all for your advocacy work this year! Without your help to combat against the Governor’s proposed cut the news could have been far worse for libraries. We were successful in restoring library aid for the coming year to last year’s numbers. This is a
There is still time to register for The Pronoun Workshop on Monday, May 8th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. In this interactive webinar facilitated by The SafeZone Initiative LLC participants will work through hands-on activities to practice utilizing pronouns in different contexts. Facilitators will guide the conversation around proper pronoun usage, what to do when
Registration is now open for the Critical Pedagogy Symposium, which will be held virtually May 17th – May 19th, 2023, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The 2023 Symposium will focus on critical race theory in libraries. The working definition of critical pedagogy includes teaching and learning in the library that interrogates power structures, distributions of
On Tuesday, April 19th at 2:00 pm join MHLS Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an information session on Applying for Funds Through the State Aid for Library Construction Program. This webinar is designed for Mid-Hudson Library System member library directors and trustees who would like an introduction to the New York State Aid for Public
Join MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for a 414 Vote Libraries Meetup on April 12 at 2:00 pm. At this online meetup we’ll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones
REMINDER: To effectively communicate with our members the Mid-Hudson Library System maintains a database of contact information for our member libraries. Once a year we request an update of this information, to keep our records accurate. All member library directors are asked to please complete and submit their form for Action Memo #23-01 by Friday,
You still have time to register for the New Directors Forum taking place on Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 am. This online informal gathering of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) to discuss relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. This program will address questions submitted in
