2023 Directors Association Business Meeting Dates:• February 9th• April 20th• June 13th• September 22nd• November 15th2023 MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting Dates:• Thursday, January 19th (snow date: Monday, January 23rd)• Saturday, March 11th (snow date: Saturday, March 25th)• Wednesday, May 17th• Wednesday, July 12th• Tuesday, September 12th• MHLS Annual Membership Meeting: Friday, October 27th• Wednesday,
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SustainRT, the sustainability round table of the American Library Association (ALA), is seeking nominees to stand for Spring 2023 election for the roles of Coordinator-Elect and Member-at-Large. If you see a sustainable future with libraries leading the way, a leadership position in SustainRT offers a remarkable way for you to realize that vision. As one
There is still time to register for the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program Introductory Webinar taking place Thursday, December 8th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Libraries interested in participating in the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program are invited to join the introductory webinar, which will outline the value of “turning outward”, through community
Facing threats to our basic safety can often be traumatic and isolating. The Public Library Association (PLA)—in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)—invites all library workers to join a free virtual event Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries taking place Wednesday, November 30th,
Sign up today for the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program Introductory Webinar taking place Thursday, December 8th, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Libraries interested in participating in the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program are invited to join the introductory webinar, which will outline the value of “turning outward”, through community conversations, to
The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and seeks responses from the field to gain insights into current and emerging programs, services, partnerships, and facilities in public libraries and how these meet community needs and foster resilience. The Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey is open through December 10th and all
The October 2022 issue of News from the NYS Library is now available. This issue includes information about the new education requirements for public library trustees and information about how you can help connect your communities with services provided by the Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL). Subscribe to receive the quarterly newsletter via email
Lauren T. Moore, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian, recently announced that the New York State Library has released the 2022 Digital Inclusion Toolkit. This new resource is aimed at empowering libraries and other community organizations as they move forward together with digital inclusion and digital equity work. The online toolkit, developed by the
On September 30th the NYS Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage rate for 2023 will be $14.20. MHLS suggests that library leadership also consider the first column of the Living Wage Calculator from MIT for your respective county when considering wages for full-time workers at your library.
The WIC Help New York Resource Center is a one-stop for WIC outreach materials. The latest resources include a new WIC Fact Sheet and series of flyers focused on WIC’s health and nutrition benefits for families who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or raising children under age five. Visit to find everything you need to spread the
