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Early Literacy Success in Storytimes
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Storytimes have long been a beloved staple of library programming but their design and purpose have dramatically changed in recent years. Research has demonstrated that the first five years of a child's life are critical for brain and early literacy development.
Join
Gail Brown, Manager of Youth & Family Services and Early Literacy Specialist at the Voorheesville Public Library, for a new workshop offered through MHLS:
Early Literacy Storytimes: Intentional Preparation and Execution for Success. Participants will learn about the early literacy practices, techniques and skills on how to incorporate early literacy asides into intentionally planned thematic storytimes.
This workshop is intended for library staff that work with children who are birth to school entry.
Two sessions to choose from:
- Tuesday, March 7, 1:00 - 3:00pm,
Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium
- Wednesday, March 8, 1:00 - 3:00pm,
Kingston Library
This workshop is offered as part of the Ready to Read at New York Libraries initiative developed by the New York State Education Department. This program supports the impact public libraries can have as early literacy professionals through NYS Family Literacy Funds.
(http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/familylit/index.html)
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MHLS Announcements
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In December of 2016 two MHLS staff completed their Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degrees.
Congratulations to Cataloging Specialists Nina Acosta and Courtney Wimmers!
The MHLS Board of Trustees met on Saturday, January 28, in the MHLS Auditorium and:
● Were administered the 2017 Oath of Office;
● Accepted 2017 Board committee assignments;
● Reviewed the preliminary schedule of 2017 committee meetings;
● Were advised that:
- a draft of Phase II of the Action Plans for the 2017-2021 Plan of Service has been completed by System Staff and will be presented to the Directors Association in February and the Board at the March 18, meeting;
- circulation trend reports inform decisions regarding how best for the System resources to be used in support of member libraries;
- a letter of introduction, from each MHLS Board county delegation, will be sent to Board Presidents and Library Directors in their counties, the week of January 30;
- presentations on county libraries are scheduled for MHLS Board meetings on March 18 (Dutchess); May 10 (Columbia); July 12 (Greene); September 13 (Ulster); December 9 (Putnam);
- a staff transition plan is in place, pending the hiring of a new Technology Operations Manager;
- an Orientation Session for MHLS Board members will follow the March 18, Board meeting.
● Were presented an overview of PolicyMap, the online mapping and geographic information tool, licensed by the System, which provides customized reports from data gleaned from a vast number of public and proprietary sources;
● Reviewed the System's Conflict of Interest Policy, and were requested to sign and return the "MHLS Conflict of Interest Policy Disclosure Statement", for 2017;
● Reviewed the MHLS Capital Plan & Timeline for System facility projects;
● Approved revised project costs for the MHLS AC and Auditorium Window Replacement and Abatement construction projects;
● Reviewed "talking points" and issues to discuss with legislators on, and leading up to, Library Advocacy Day, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Albany, NY.
All
MHLS Board documents available at http://board.midhudson.org The next meeting of the Board is Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00am in the MHLS Auditorium.
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Last week, Vincent G Bradley, Chairman of the New York State Liquor Authority, gave a comprehensive "State of the State" budget presentation at the Kent Public Library. He reported on many planned infrastructure projects, the Excelsior Scholarship program and the Governor's budget increases spending on education by 4%. Kent Library Director, Carol Donick, took the opportunity to speak up for library aid: "I'm grateful for the Governor's interest in education," said Mrs. Donick, "but am concerned that while the Governor's budget increases the education budget, it cuts funding for libraries by about 4% below the budget approved last year by the State Legislature.Libraries are education! And we're usually the main educational resource for preschool children learning to read, and for adults in the workforce who need to improve their job skills." Chairman Bradley said that he would discuss this with the governor's office.
 Members of the
Kingston Library's Teen Advisory Group
have calculated that they saved a combined $52,923 by using the library! The teens did the math to help get the word out about the Governor's proposed cut to library aid this year for the MHLS Real People. Real Dollars. campaign. Learn more about how your library can help with this campaign:
http://midhudson.org/real-people-real-dollars/
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Howland Public Library in Beacon, NY is a seeking a part-time library clerk
to work at the circulation desk on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for 15 to 18 hours a week at $11.50 per hour. Candidate must be tech savvy, computer literate, have ability to multi-task, and maintain an approachable demeanor while serving the public. Position requires a high school Diploma or equivalent. Public service and library experience preferred. Email cover letter and résumé to amy@beaconlibrary.org
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