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The 2017 MHLS Engage! Webinar Series wraps up with an interview with
Linda Deubert, Director of the Heermance Memorial Library in Coxsackie and
Emily Chameides, Director of the Hudson Area Library who share their success with community engagement work at their respective local farmers markets.
Above: Hudson Area Library Director Emily Chameides reads to children in her community at the Hudson Farmers Market
In this short, recorded webinar Linda and Emily share tips for connecting with your community at a popular spot in many towns in the Hudson Valley - the local farmers market. From connecting with local farmers and families to Friends of the Library cookbook sales to Linda's most popular program at the market, get a head start on planning your library's outreach efforts at your local farmers market for 2018! http://midhudson.org/engage/
In addition to our latest installment, Off to Market, there are now a dozen more MHLS Engage Webinars Available On Demand
at http://midhudson.org/engage/! Here's a selection:
- Instagram Tips for Libraries with the Pleasant Valley Library
- Community Conversations with the Mahopac Public Library
- Little Free Libraries with the Saugerties Public Library
- Outside the Library with the Highland Public Library
- DIY Coding Program with the Desmond-Fish Library
- Follow that Book with the Catskill Library
- Social Media Tune-Up with Sophie Brookover of LibraryLink NJ
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MHLS Announcements
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MHLS will be closed Monday, December 25th
in observance of Christmas Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
MHLS will be closed Monday, January 1st
in observance of New Year's Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
This is the last MHLS
Bulletin issue of 2017.
See you next year!
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone the
Poughkeepsie Public Library District (PPLD) invited their patrons to dance the night away in their very own Great Hall! They had lots of Harry Potter food and drink, activities, photo ops, music, and, of course, a sorting ceremony! They ended the night with a trivia challenge where the competition was fierce!
Above: Scenes from PPLD's Yule Ball
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Resource Sharing & Sierra
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Online Catalog Enhancement: Novelist has updated the look of their content entries
that appear in Encore, the software that powers the MHLS Online Catalog. You will still see entries that talk about tone, plot, and characters -- and suggesting further reading and offering other connections, like movie or series information.
Here's an example of the new look:
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Administration & Management
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Annual Report Workshops for New Directors presented by Merribeth Advocate, MHLS Assistant Director: Each library is required to do an annual report online. This program is designed for directors who are new to submitting a New York State Annual Report online with Bibliostat software. All 2017 annual reports will be due in mid-February 2018. The workshop is hands-on, you will actually be entering your library's data, so bring data to be entered! During the workshop Merribeth will cover: Logging into the software, entering your data, dealing with edit checks, writing State and Federal notes, and submitting your report. There are three dates to choose from, all sessions are held in the MHLS Conference Room at 103 Market Street in Poughkeepsie and will run from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Seating is limited so register for the date of your choice soon!
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Hudson Area Library: Administrative Assistant (part-time)
- We have an opening for a detail-oriented and tech savvy Administrative Assistant to work in our busy library. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Library Director and Program Director including assistance with donor, event, program, and volunteer management, as well as room bookings and data entry. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Library Director and coordinate with the Program Director, Chair of Fundraising Committee and other Board and Staff members as required. The candidate must be reliable, organized, and a strong team player. This is a part-time position of 15-20 hours per week. For the full job description, please visit
http://hudsonarealibrary.org/job-opening/
Send résumé and cover letter with references byDecember 23, 2017 to Library Director, Emily Chameides at
echameides@hudsonarealibrary.org
Plattekill Public Library: Clerk (part-time, 15+ hours per week)
- Starting in January 2018. The Plattekill Public Library is looking for a part-time clerk to join our friendly team. When working at the circulation desk, you will perform duties included but not limited to checking items in/out, pulling items that have been placed on hold, data entry, operation of library equipment and operation of cash register, perform relevant searches for requested items through the internet and online library system catalog, assist at programs and other duties as assigned. Attention to detail is essential and, most importantly, candidates for this position must have strong customer service skills. This position requires a flexible schedule.
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