The Board of the Mid-Hudson Library System met on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 and:• Received a report on the status of advocacy to combat the proposed cuts to library aid and construction aid in the state budget;• Approved the priorities for funding within the State Aid for Library Construction Program;• Recognized MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah
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Hunger Solutions NY is hosting a statewide webinar, Getting Ready for Summer Meals on March 21st at 1:00 pm. Whether you’re starting a new summer meal program this year or building on existing programs, join Hunger Solutions NY to learn about new resources and best practices for reaching more kids and teens this summer. The
Join MHLS OverDrive Coordinator, Nina Acosta, for Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace on March 23 at 10:00 am. This webinar will provide an orientation to the OverDrive Marketplace for library staff who are cultivating collections. Nina will review basic reports and features that are available and provide an overview of where to find policies, statistics, and
Mid-Hudson is hiring! Mid-Hudson Library System seeks an experienced and well-organized individual for the position of full time Financial Assistant to join our team. To apply: Please email your résumé and cover letter to job@midhudson.org.. Visit https://midhudson.org/about-mhls/job-postings/ for more information on this exciting opportunity!
The Youth Advocacy Committee (YAC) presents, We’ve Got Your Back: Librarians Supporting Librarians Against Censorship on Thursday, February 9th at 4:00 pm. In this turbulent time of book challenges, we need information, ideas, skills – and support from our teammates. Join your school and public library colleagues as we share the impact of this culture
WebJunction presents: Native Stories, Native Peoples: Opportunities for Library Engagement.This webinar will highlight opportunities for library communities to foster understanding and support of Indigenous peoples, past and present. The history and current experiences of Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations are complex, rich and diverse. Libraries can play an important role in counteracting damaging myths and
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,
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,
