The American Library Association (ALA) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ We Can Do This campaign to share trusted information about COVID-19 vaccines with parents and families with children. The “We Can Do This” campaign provides a range of expert-verified outreach tools and sharable resources that libraries can use to
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There is still time to register for From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why on May 19th at 2:00 pm presented by Kymberlee Powe, Children and YA Consultant with the Connecticut State Library. In this presentation attendees will learn what a diversity audit is, why we should audit our collections, why the structure
The Federal Communications Center (FCC ) announced a third application window in the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to help schools and libraries in the upcoming school year. The third application window will open on April 28th and close on May 13th. ECF is a $7.17 billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the
The New York Library Association presents, Spring On The Hill, an in-person advocacy event on Tuesday, May 17th at Hilton Albany. Spring on the Hill will provide a full day of educational programs, a celebratory reception, and opportunities to meet with your elected representatives at the Capitol. For a complete list of programs, access
The MHLS Trustee Education Series Spring Sessions begins in May! This spring, MHLS will be offering both in-person and online events for trustee education. For complete program descriptions and to register for any of these online workshops please visit the MHLS calendar. All trustees attending the events live will receive a certificate of attendance.
Join the New York State Library on April 5th at 12:30 pm to learn about Brooklyn Public Library’s Information Literacy course, Information Literacy Instruction for Library Professionals. A new continuing education course developed by Brooklyn Public Library in partnership with Syracuse University iSchool helps library workers hone their information literacy and research skills while providing
On Tuesday, April 19th at 2:00 pm join MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator Casey Conlin 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
REMINDER: This is the time of year to send requests for funding for local, special projects to state and federal legislators. Projects at member libraries that have been funded through this avenue in the past have included renovation projects, technology purchases, and special collection investments. There are no stated guidelines, no official application form, no official
The New York State Library and Summer Reading at New York Libraries are hosting Summer Reading Resources for Younger Readers with Print Disabilities on March 11th at 12:00 pm. This online informational session with the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Director, Shawn Lemieux will provide an overview of services and share updates
The Millbrook Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Winning libraries were chosen with an emphasis on reaching historically underserved and/or rural communities. “We
