Do you know an outstanding librarian in your community who goes above and beyond to serve the community? Senator Sean Ryan, NYS Senate Libraries Chair, is seeking nominations from across New York State. One winner will be selected from every region and receive special recognition. Nominations can be submitted using this form. Please email the
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On Wednesday, March 17th at noon join Laurie Shedrick MHLS Assistant Director / Technology Operations Manager to become acquainted with the necessary skills and workflows needed to manage the primary tasks of circulation desk work. Circulation 101 is intended for any new staff or perhaps experienced staff wondering if there are more efficient ways to
The next OverDrive Big Library Read kicks off on April 5th with the eBook, The Art of Taking It Easy by Dr. Brian King. OverDrive has created marketing materials you can use to get your community excited about the no waitlists, no holds, nationwide Big Library Read including social graphics, a poster, and press release template.
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, libraries can play an important role in helping community members understand this important transmission prevention tool. As trusted organizations, libraries can use the CDC’s new toolkit including posters, messaging, and social media resources to educate their communities about the vaccine and support community members with tech help necessary to schedule
Write on, NY! is a New York State Education Department (NYSED) website and initiative that promotes and supports student writing in New York State. The initiative utilizes the Lifelong Practices for Readers and Writers to encourage students’ engagement in writing. To promote this initiative, NYSED invites students statewide to enter the Write on, NY! Logo
On Wednesday, February 17th at 2:00 pm MHLS will host Libraries Addressing Food Scarcity with Hunger Solutions NY. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented rise in food insecurity. Fortunately, librarians are no strangers to connecting children and families with resources they need; as trusted messengers and community hubs, libraries can help connect patrons
The MHLS eMagazine collection has moved! Patrons are now able to browse, search, and borrow magazines in Libby and OverDrive. The RBDigital platform was also updated with the new titles on February 1st, as an overlap in service, but the RBDigital platform access will be ending completely after March 31st, 2021. For more information including
3,200 eMagazine titles will be available to download from Libby and OverDrive starting February 1st! MHLS libraries will soon offer over 3,200 popular magazines available to download with no wait lists, holds, or checkout limits in the OverDrive website and the Libby app, that patrons have come to know and love. The RBDigital platform will
OverDrive’s Together We Read: Love Lettering will be available for unlimited access on your OverDrive-powered website between February 10th-24th. The title, along with a promotional spotlight at the top of your page, will be added at no cost. Together We Read is a two-week digital book club that connects readers from the U.S. with the
Join Laurie Shedrick, MHLS Assistant Director / Technology Operations Manager for Circulation 101 on Thursday, January 21st at noon to become acquainted with the necessary skills and workflows needed to manage the primary tasks of circulation desk work. Circulation 101 is intended for any new staff, or perhaps experienced staff wondering if there are more
