The MHLS Reimagining Library Services Series begins on Tuesday, September 15th at 2:00pm with the webinar, Libraries Addressing Food Scarcity. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light food insecurity issues impacting people from children to seniors, and many libraries are stepping up to help feed their communities. At this program, we’ll review resources and partners
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It’s almost time for Library Card Sign-up Month! The American Library Association (ALA) has a few brand-new tools for libraries to use. They offer a library-themed bingo card full of activities that can be done throughout the month. When someone gets bingo, they can share their card online using the hashtag #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. ALA has also
On September 24th at 10:00am join us for our next MHLS Programmers Forum. The topic will be Serving Homeschoolers and Families Schooling at Home. This event is designed for MHLS member library staff involved in programming for children and teens who are interested in learning about the creative programs and services their peers have developed
The 2020 Great Give Back event on October 17th may feel far away, but now is a good time to brainstorm ways to meet your communities’ needs and help them to help each other. On Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00am all programming and outreach staff of MHLS libraries planning to participate are invited to The
OverDrive has donated an additional collection of Kids & Teens titles for simultaneous use. The Community Read: Own Voices & Diversity Books for Students titles have automatically been added to the OverDrive collection and will be available in unlimited simultaneous use, at no cost to your library through August 31st, 2021.
At this time, MHLS is taking time to evaluate member needs and optimize our offerings. We are asking for member libraries feedback on future Sierra and Encore training development. To get a better sense of what the members hope to achieve through training we ask that the survey be completed by MHLS member library Directors,
The next Big Library Read from OverDrive has been scheduled for August 3rd-17th. The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason will be available in eBook and audiobook format, for simultaneous use, at no cost to your library. Marketing materials are available to help spread the word in your community.
The American Library Association (ALA) is actively advocating for the Library Stabilization Fund Act, introduced in both chambers by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Andy Levin (D-MI), respectively on July 2nd. The legislation would establish a $2 billion fund, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), to address financial losses and
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District has put together a resource guide for all ages and backgrounds, to learn more about racial justice and what we can all do to advance equality in America. The Antiracist Starter Kit for Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents, and Educators can be accessed at poklib.org.
The upcoming Sierra 5.1 release will take place on July 7th at 3:00am. New features and fixes in Sierra 5.1 and 5.0 will be included in this upgrade. The MHLS Tech Department will keep members updated via the MHLS-Notice List. To view the full list of upgrades and fixes please visit https://kb.midhudson.org/sierra-roadmap/sierra-release-info/
