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MHLS implemented Encore Release 4.5 with new features that strengthen discovery capabilities across local collections and digital content:

• Patron Account for Encore Mobile
  A native “My Account” in the Encore Mobile application offers a new view of patron features patrons can access without ever leaving the Encore mobile interface. This includes checkouts, holds, fines/fees, programs, preferred searches, reading history, and customized patron lists;
• Advanced Search
  An improved user interface for the Advanced Search page ensures there is a better understanding of the data limits and expanders that apply to search results; and
• Genre Facet
  Allows MHLS to add a genre facet in addition to the local facets currently available at that location.

Hello Again – Reintroducing Libraries to Your Community, is the title of a new, custom MHLS webinar that focuses on a community engagement opportunity coming up later this year.

When: Friday, June 17th from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Online

Let’s not just tell people how libraries have changed; let’s show them. Held September 11-17, 2016, Outside the Lines: Libraries Reintroduced is a global initiative demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries.

PLS Spring Break: Get out there and get it done! Project Management & Community Engagement

The MHLS Directors Association voted to increase the number of OverDrive holds that patrons can place, and the number of OverDrive items that can be checked out, to 10 each. The vendor has implemented this change and the limit for the number of items borrowed or held has been updated to 10 (from the original 3) at this time.

Material Handler Part-Time: Mid-Hudson Library System is seeking a responsible person who possesses a strong work ethic for up to 15 hours per week sorting a variety of library materials such as books, DVDs, CDs, etc. Position requires a strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and capability to work in a team environment. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position by being on your feet, able to lift 50 pounds, and assist in unloading cargo vans. Hourly wage is $11.00 per hour. Hours are late morning into the afternoon. Send resume with prior or present employment references to Mid-Hudson Library System, 103 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Attn: Shipping/Receiving Manager. No Phone calls please.

“Keep It Growing: Strengthening Your Friends Group” will be the next topic at the MHLS Friends Support Group! Continuing to develop your library’s Friends group is vital to sustaining the organization long-term. Get tips on membership recruitment and volunteer engagement. Networking within your community and constantly sharing your message will revitalize your core supporters and maintaining the group’s crucial advocacy work for the library.

When & Where: Thursday, May 26th from 5:00 – 7:00pm in the MHLS Auditorium. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register online at http://calendar.midhudson.org

Our Speakers
Lisa C. Wemett, MSLS, is Past President of the Friends of Libraries Section of the New York Library Association. After more than 30 years working in public libraries, Lisa retired in 2009 from the Webster Public Library, located in a suburb of Rochester, where she was the assistant director for thirteen years. For 9½ years, Lisa was staff advisor to the Friends of WPL, helping the organization grow their membership numbers substantially and securing their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS.

Terry Mulee is Second Vice President of the Friends of Libraries Section, promoting the organization to current and potential members. FLS/NYLA has grown 60% during her tenure over the past four years. Terry chairs the Communications Committee, serving as editor of the FLS newsletter and web liaison to maintain the FLS webpage. At NYLA’s annual conference she coordinates the Section’s booth at the trade show encouraging all NYLA members to join FLS.

We all have an awesome opportunity to bring some attention to the importance of libraries this week through your library’s website, Facebook page and Twitter feed! Let’s make libraries “go viral” this week!

The American Library Association has provided just about everything you would need to get the word out about why “Libraries Transform”!

1. Deck out your Facebook page with a NLW Facebook cover art
2. Add a Twibbon to your personal Facebook image
3. Post a clever message using the word bubble template like MHLS Marketing & Program Assistant, Kerstin Cruger did here:
   
   Your choice of colored bubble here:

Blue Speech Bubble Blue: 8.5 x 11 (PDF)
Blue Speech Bubble 11 x 17 (PDF)
Green Speech Bubble 8.5 x 11 (PDF)
Green Speech Bubble 11 x 17 (PDF)
Red Speech Bubble 11 x 17 (PDF)

4. Take the Libraries Transform Video Challenge: Help showcase what’s happening at libraries around the country by submitting a 1-2 minute video showing what transformation looks like in your library.
5. Use one of the most “Liked” graphics on Facebook to increase engagement with your Facebook posse!
   

CORRECTED ANNOUNCEMENT: The implementation of Courtesy Notices, as reported in this Bulletin on March 29, has been delayed. Following the last III Sierra software upgrade, MHLS found that Courtesy Notices are not respecting patron notice preferences. The MHLS Resource Sharing Advisory Committee will review the Courtesy Notices function.