The Mid-Hudson Library System’s Engage Webinar series is back! This webinar series features innovative MHLS member libraries sharing their experiences in a short interview style format. In the newest webinar Courtney Wimmers, MHLS Outreach & Engagement Specialist talked with Mid-Hudson Battle of the Books Executive Board President Kristin Charles-Scaringi about the Battle of the Books
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The next New Directors Forum will take place on Tuesday, June 11th from 12:30 – 2:30pm after the DA meeting. This session’s topic will be Successful Budget Votes presented by MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. This event is designed for MHLS library directors who have been in their position for three (3) years or
The latest edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is available both in print, for $5.00 a copy and online, for free, through the New York State Library’s website. Authored by Jerry Nichols, Palmer School of Library and Information Science and Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System Executive Director.
The MHLS Delivery Services Transition Team will be visiting every member library over the course of the next week. Tom Finnigan, MHLS Delivery Operations Manager and Chris Herron, MHLS Facilities Manager & Assistant Delivery Operations Manager (shown above) will be stopping in for a short visit (10 minutes or less) to update our understanding of
Auto Renewal is a feature which renews eligible items that are checked out to patrons in good standing, in an automated process, using Courtesy Notices. Two days before the item is due, the patron will receive an email notice to inform them that their item has been renewed and will now be due at a
This event will provide an overview of the Census and how libraries can get started organizing Complete Count efforts in their own communities. Presenters Ian Hull, Deputy Director for the New York Regional Census Center and Mario D. Garcia, Partnership Specialist for Lower Hudson Valley Region, Field Division, U.S. Census Bureau will discuss: How Census
Trustees have two opportunities to attend the Advanced Level Trustee Education: Strategic Thinking: Advocacy & Planning workshop. Saturday, May 4th | 9:30AM – 12:30PM | Kinderhook Memorial Library Tuesday, May 21st | 5:30 – 8:30PM | MHLS Auditorium This advanced-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a
MHLS member library directors who would like one-on-one assistance regarding the NYS Construction Grant can book a 1-hour session with Casey Conlin, MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator. Reserve your spot now! Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:00 – 4:00 PM Thursday, May 09, 2019 12:00 – 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 22, 2019 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Great Give Back, held on October 19th, is a day for library patrons to participate in meaningful service-oriented experiences. 2019 is a pilot year that expands this initiative from Long Island to the rest of New York, and MHLS libraries have the opportunity to participate this year for the first time. Join MHLS Outreach
There is still time to register for the third and final installment in the HR Legal Issues Webinar Series, Key Employment Legislation & Compensation Issues, presented by Shari Fallon of Cornell University. During this webinar we will cover the Top 10 Legal Mistakes by Supervisors; Wage Theft Prevention Act, Equal Employment, Americans with Disabilities Act
