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The MHLS Bulletin welcomes submissions from member libraries.
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The end
of the New York State legislative session brought good news for MHLS member libraries. The Senate passed a bill authorizing Special Legislative Grants (also known as Bullet Aid) to member libraries totaling $390,000!
Senator George Amedore
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D.R. Evarts Public Library
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$3,000
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Cairo Public Library
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$3,000
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Catskill Public Library
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$3,000
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Heermance Memorial Library
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$3,000
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Town of Esopus Library
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$3,000
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Greenville Public Library
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$3,000
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Highland Public Library
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$3,000
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Hunter Public Library
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$3,000
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Hurley Library District
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$3,000
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Kingston Library
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$3,000
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Saugerties Public Library
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$3,000
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Stone Ridge Public Library
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$3,000
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Mountain Top Library
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$3,000
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Town of Ulster Public Library
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$3,000
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West Hurley Public Library
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$5,000
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Windham Public Library
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$3,000
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Woodstock Public Library District
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$5,000
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Senator John J. Bonacic
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Elting Memorial Library
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$3,000
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Rosendale Public Library
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$3,000
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Senator William J. Larkin
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Marlboro Free Library
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$10,000
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Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
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$12,000
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Plattekill Public Library
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$10,000
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Senator Kathleen Marchione
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Chatham Public Library
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$3,000
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Canaan Branch, Chatham Public Library
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$3,000
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Claverack Library
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$3,000
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Germantown Library
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$3,000
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Hudson Area Association Library
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$3,000
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Kinderhook Memorial Library
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$3,000
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Livingston Free Library
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$3,000
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New Lebanon Library
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$15,500
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North Chatham Free Library
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$3,000
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Philmont Public Library
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$3,000
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Roeliff Jansen Community Library
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$3,000
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Valatie Free Library
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$20,000
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Senator Terrence Murphy
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Beekman Library
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$2,500
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Brewster Public Library
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$2,500
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Mahopac Public Library
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$5,000
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Patterson Library
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$5,000
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Pawling Free Library
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$5,000
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Reed Memorial Library
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$2,500
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Senator Susan Serino
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Amenia Free Library
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$6,000
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Howland Public Library
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$13,500
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Clinton Community Library
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$6,000
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Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library
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$6,000
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Dover Plains Library
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$7,500
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East Fishkill Public Library District
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$13,500
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Blodgett Memorial Library
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$9,500
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Desmond- Fish Library
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$7,500
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Hyde Park Library District
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$11,500
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Kent Public Library
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$9,500
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LaGrange Association Library
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$11,500
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Millbrook Library
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$5,500
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NorthEast- Millerton Library
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$5,000
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Pine Plains Free Library
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$6,000
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Pleasant Valley Free Library
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$7,500
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Poughkeepsie Public Library District
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$13,500
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Putnam Valley Free Library
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$9,500
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Red Hook Public Library
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$9,500
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Morton Memorial Library & Community House
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$9,500
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Staatsburg Library
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$5,000
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Starr Library
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$6,000
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Stanford Free Library
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$6,000
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Tivoli Free Library
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$5,500
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Grinnell Public Library District
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$9,500
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Senator James L. Seward
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Olive Free Library Association
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$3,000
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Phoenicia Library
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$3,000
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Morton Memorial Library
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$3,000
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The New York Library Association has provided a template thank you letter to help your library acknowledge the award and express your thanks on behalf of your community:
http://bit.ly/2toMz3g
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MHLS Announcements
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Reminder
: July 15 is the first 2017 deadline to take advantage of the MHLS Member Library Mileage Equalization Grant Program. For more information and to access the claim form directors should visit
http://da.midhudson.org/
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Reference & Collection Development
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All MHLS member libraries have access to E-Magazines through Recorded Books - RBdigital is the new name (previously known as Zinio) and the vendor has provided a new app.
Starting this week, patrons who have the 'Zinio for Libraries' app installed on their device will receive a notification within the current app alerting them to the availability of the new RBdigital app
and giving them the option to download it. The message will also show a counter counting down the timeframe for when the Zinio app will no longer function (currently planned for September 8). When patrons install the RBdigital app, they can log in with the same credentials used for the Zinio app. At the end of the countdown, the Zinio for Libraries app will be locked and patrons will see a message encouraging them to download the new app, but they cannot access the new app until they download and install it.
Training for Library Staff
: Recorded Books is providing live webinars for library staff regarding the change in the interface from 3:00 - 3:30 pm on the following dates: July 13, 18 & 20. Register at
http://bit.ly/2tZnv3S
or view a 45-minute pre-recorded training at
https://vimeo.com/211765519
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The New Lebanon Library seeks an energetic, imaginative, full-time Library Director who is committed to patron service and community outreach. The New Lebanon Library, a member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, is a vibrant small-town free association library that serves a diverse population of full-time residents and second-home owners. The position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as excellent managerial and organizational ability. We expect the Director to keep abreast of changes in the evolving role of libraries and to participate in professional activities and associations while overseeing all the day-to-day operations of the Library. The Director's responsibilities include: development of a range of educational and cultural programs; collection management; supervision and development of staff; overseeing the Library's physical plant and equipment; identifying grants and writing proposals; communicating with the community; drafting annual budgets; recommending policy; and setting goals. Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's Degree (MLS or its equivalent), plus two years of public library experience. Starting salary range: $42,000-$45,000, depending on experience.
To Apply:
Send letter of application, résumé, and letters of recommendation and/ or prior employment references to Dianne Hobden, Vice-President and Search Committee Chair, 550 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125.
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