REMINDER: This is the time of year to send requests for funding for local, special projects to state and federal legislators. Projects at member libraries that have been funded through this avenue in the past have included renovation projects, technology purchases, and special collection investments. There are no stated guidelines, no official application form, no official
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Registration is open for the 7th Annual SENYCon on Friday, April 1st, 2022. Southeastern NY Library Resources Council annual conference highlights the unique talents and skills that are held by the library professionals in the Southeastern region. The event is free for all Southeastern members. To learn more and to register visit SENYCon 2022.
Join co-authors of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Jerry Nichols and MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for the next session in the Trustee Handbook Book Club series on Tuesday, March 29th at 5:00 pm. The chapters covered will be Risk Management and Library Policies. Register for this session and visit https://midhudson.org/trusteebookclub/ to view upcoming
The New York State Library and Summer Reading at New York Libraries are hosting Summer Reading Resources for Younger Readers with Print Disabilities on March 11th at 12:00 pm. This online informational session with the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Director, Shawn Lemieux will provide an overview of services and share updates
Trustee Tip of the Month: Board packets should be distributed a week in advance of a board meeting to give all trustees enough time to review reports and consider items on the agenda for discussion. Any document planned to be discussed at a board meeting must be posted to the library’s website no later than
MHLS would like to thank all library advocates who made the time to help with state-level advocacy efforts last week! From attending meetings with legislators, to increasing the profile of libraries advocacy goals through social media, to making phone calls to connect with advisors to legislators – the MHLS library community has been doing a great job! Many MHLS
The Leadership and Management Section (LAMS) of the New York Library Association (NYLA) is seeking members to fill several seats on the LAMS Board that will be up for election to fill 3-year terms starting at the 2022 NYLA Conference in November. If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of
Catch up on the Trustee Handbook Book Club! Co-authors of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Jerry Nichols and Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director discuss a different chapter of the Trustee Handbook and answer your questions every month. You can catch up on past sessions, register for upcoming events and submit
The Millbrook Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Winning libraries were chosen with an emphasis on reaching historically underserved and/or rural communities. “We
Let’s get ready to speak up for libraries! MHLS has put together a checklist to prepare you for Advocacy Week, February 28th – March 4th. Attend the MHLS Advocacy Briefing at 2:00 pm today (2/22)! Join Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich to discuss the 2022 budget & legislative priorities, effective talking points and what advocacy
