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The MHLS Bulletin welcomes submissions from member libraries.
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The MHLS Board of Trustees met on Saturday, March 25, in the MHLS Auditorium and:
- Reviewed the development process and timeline for the Action Plan-Phase II of the MHLS 2017-2021 Plan of Service;
- Completed review of the 2nd draft of the Action Plan-Phase II, which includes Professional Development/Training; Consulting/Development Services; Awareness/Advocacy; Construction; Communication Among Member Libraries;
- Discussed the current status of the proposed 2017 New York State Budget and the need for concentrated advocacy efforts on behalf of library funding, before the budget's finalization in early April;
- Approved the Incentives Committee's recommendations for funding priorities and the MHLS definition of "an economically disadvantaged community" for the 2017 MHLS New York State Public Library Construction Grant Program;
- Accepted the scheduled date of the 2017 MHLS Annual Membership Meeting as Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Henry A. Wallace Visitors Center at the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, Hyde Park;
- Approved submission of a Variance Request to the New York State Library from the Patterson Library; and
- Designated TD Bank as the System's 2017 Bank of Business.
All MHLS Board documents available at http://board.midhudson.org. The next meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees is Wednesday, May 11 @10:00 am at the Hudson Area Library.
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MHLS Announcements
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Recommend to Library Function now Live in the MHLS eBook and Downloadable audiobook collection (OverDrive):
At the March MHLS Directors Association meeting, directors voted to have the built-in OverDrive 'Recommend to Library' function turned on, so that individual libraries would be able to get recommendations from their patrons of OverDrive titles that would like the library to purchase.
What patrons see: In the OverDrive interface at https://mhls.overdrive.com there is now an automatically generated preview row (which shows up at the bottom of search results pages) displaying similar titles that are not owned by the collection, with the heading "Didn't find what you're looking for? We can add titles that aren't in the collection to your search results so you can recommend them."
When a patron clicks on a title they want to recommend, they see a 'Recommend' button. When making a recommendation, a patron can choose to be notified if the title is purchased and/or be automatically placed on the waiting list. At this point, patrons are each limited to four (4) recommendations per month. Details for the OverDrive administrator at your library on how to manage this new function are available through OverDrive Marketplace Help at https://help.marketplace.overdrive.com.
Happy National Library Workers Day! Today is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. For more information visit http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/ and follow hashtag #nlwd17.
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Stay Tuned for News About State and Federal Library Aid:
- New York State Budget: As the MHLS Bulletin goes to press this week, word from Albany indicates that a budget deal has been struck. Stay tuned for a full report in next week's MHLS Bulletin. Whatever happens, THANK YOU for all of your efforts to get the word out to fight against the Governor's proposed cut and make the case for an increase to State Aid for Public Library Construction. Our voice is stronger when we are all using the same message and all indicators are that our message was heard in Albany. We'll see where we land in the new budget, but whatever gains are there are thanks to the combined efforts of the New York Library Community led by the "voice of the library community," the New York Library Association.
- Thank you to all MHLS-area library advocates who spoke up to their Congressmen about federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The American Library Association reports that Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney of the 18th Congressional District signed on to the "Dear Appropriator" letter to protect Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) funds, as requested. Congressman John Faso of the 19th Congressional District did not sign on to the letter as requested. There is still a long way to go to save IMLS funding...
Interested in learning more about funding and legislative issues that impact libraries at the federal level?
The American Library Association's Washington Office provides comprehensive coverage of these issues and provides a venue for you to activate as a library advocate:
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Check out these new job openings in MHLS member libraries.
 Beekman Library has an opening for a Library Clerk:
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist patrons with the selection and check out of library materials. Candidate must possess basic computer literacy skills including experience with Microsoft Office. Must have the ability to multi-task; maintain a sense of humor and professional demeanor when dealing with the public. Requirements: H.S. Diploma or equivalent. Experience using libraries, employment experience working with the public and knowledge of Sierra Circulation is a plus.
15-18 hours per week including mornings, evenings and Saturdays. Hourly rate dependent on experience. Starting at $10.40 per hour.
 Library Page at Kent Public Library: There are two positions open: One is a year round position, starting in April or May, working 10 - 12 hours a week. One is for the summer only, up to 25 hours a week. The pay for both positions is $10.00 per hour. We are looking for people who are dependable, friendly, enthusiastic and willing to help with a variety of library tasks, including putting books back on the shelves, looking for missing books, and helping with children's programs. If you are interested, please email your resume to Cdonick@kentlibrary.org. Thank you!
 Program and Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
The Phoenicia Library, a friendly, small town library in the Catskill Mountains, with a vibrant programming role, is looking for a new team member. You will work closely with the director to help organize, oversee and publicize our programs. You will be part of an open-minded, warm staff doing work for this unique community.
Take a look at the tasks and requirements. However,
if you feel you are someone who learns quickly, is self-motivated and is passionate about public service, but may not have a specific skill, apply anyway. We may be able to teach you what you need to know.
Pay: $16/ hour
Hours: 16. 5 per week
Days and times: Flexible. Regular days and times can be established based on what works for you and what works with the work flow. For example, you can set two days to work, or the hours can be set up across more days.
The director is involved in programming and outreach, so not all the work is on your shoulders.
Tasks:
- Planning and coordination of an average of 33 programs per month.
- Maintain monthly list of programs: write concise and catchy descriptive text with monthly adjustments.
- Maintain internal monthly program schedule
- Creating and editing flyers each month for each event that are eye catching, have accurate information and are up-to-date.
- Maintaining program statistics on Excel form.
- Write a monthly subscriber email newsletter.
- Design paper monthly calendar for patrons.
- Monthly submission in differing required formats for partner outlets
- Writing/submitting occasional press releases
- Update Webpage: multiple times weekly submit new flyers, calendar updates, ensure accuracy and up-to-date, correct order of display. We do not ourselves maintain our webpage, but must supply materials
- Assist Library Director in other administrative tasks as needed/ as time permits.
- Design future programs
Requirements:
- Genuine interest in libraries and community.
- Your work will be almost entirely on computer. Therefore you must be at ease with a range of technology tools to organize our programming and outreach, such as:
- Word, creating flyers, Gmail, data entry in pre-existing Excel sheet, interfacing with a variety of websites
- The ability to learn how to use Mail Chimp and Canva design program (a lay person's design program), FB or whatever future technology we may use.
- Ability to write clearly and accurately.
- Excellent email skills: good at follow up communication on details.
- Organized, detail-oriented and good follow through and tracking of projects.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes at a fast pace.
- Reliable and self-directed/ motivated.
A Plus:
- Experience working organizing programs/events.
- Experience working in libraries.
- Experience with graphic design.
- A desire to create programs on your own.
- Social media experience, especially FB.
- Excel skills.
To Apply:
Please send a Word or PDF resume with two references and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job via email to
director@phoenicialibrary.org with the subject line "Program Coordinator." Please do not apply in person or via phone. Thank you !
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