The MHLS Sierra User Group will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 10:00 am. MHLS Assistant Director / Technology Operations Manager, Laurie Shedrick and ILS and Technology Operations Specialist Kathryn Brew will be on hand to pass on information from the Innovative Users Group (IUG), held this year in Phoenix just a week before this event. We also hope to share a sneak peek into our new version of patron notices known as LX Starter, an element of the Vega platform and provide an update on the rollout plan for Vega Discover (shown below). | |
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The Sierra User Group is a regular event held for all member library staff who use the software. It is an opportunity to learn about what is coming in the Sierra releases and share ideas and concerns with your peers.
Register today for this not to be missed event!
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REMINDER: Please clear your hold shelf every day the library is open. Clearing the hold shelf purges the holds table of more than the items on your physical hold shelf it also removes cancelled and expired holds. Please do your part in keeping this very critical process running smoothly by making this a priority task every morning.
You can find instructions and a video tutorial under holds at https://kb.midhudson.org/circulation/.
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The LaGrange Association Library is lucky number 53! Effective April 1st, overdue fines were no longer charged for items checked out at the LaGrange Association Library. LaGrange is celebrating National Library Week (April 23-29) and their new Fine Free status by offering patrons the return of overdue items with all fines waived with no questions asked. | |
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Registration is now open for the Critical Pedagogy Symposium, which will be held virtually May 17th - May 19th, 2023, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The 2023 Symposium will focus on critical race theory in libraries. The working definition of critical pedagogy includes teaching and learning in the library that interrogates power structures, distributions of labor, histories, queer, racial inequities, environmental and social justices, and other forms of anti-oppression frameworks.
The Critical Pedagogy Symposium is a collaborative project sponsored by ACRL/NY, CUNY LILAC, Barnard College, METRO, Library Juice Press and Library Juice Academy and NYU Libraries.
Registration is free and open to the first 1,200 registrants.
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Resource Sharing & Sierra | Join the MHLS Circulation Team on Friday, May 5th at 10:00 am for Circulation: Comprehensive Training. This two-hour online training will cover a comprehensive look at circulation policies, procedures, and workflows at MHLS and in Sierra. This session is for all MHLS member library staff who work in circulation or are interested in learning more. Register today! | |
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The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply for "Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures." This brand-new series in ALA's Great Stories Club (GSC) will feature science fiction books that explore questions of equity, identity and alternate futures.
Selected libraries will receive 11 paperback copies of theme-related books to use in the reading and discussion groups as well as a $500 programming stipend, online training, an array of program resources and support throughout the grant term. Participating libraries will work with small groups of approximately 10 teens; provide four theme-related books for each participant to keep as their own; and convene opportunities for exploration and discussion of relevant humanities content among peers. Book discussions will be led by an experienced programming librarian, often in cooperation with staff from a partner organization or department, such as teachers and counselors.
Visit the project guidelines and apply online by May 10th, 2023. 35 libraries will be selected.
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There is still time to register for the MHLS Programmers Forum taking place on Friday, April 21st at 2:00 pm. Our topic will be Program Promotion. Join your peers in an online meetup to discuss how libraries get the word out. Share your current practices, get some new ideas and ask questions about what works, what doesn’t and why social media is the best and the worst! Special guest MHLS Library Sustainability Associate Alexa Stroh will share tips and tools to help you engage your social media followers.
This event is designed for MHLS member library staff involved in programming for children, teens, and adults.
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Join MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich on April 27th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for an in-person session of Trustee Essentials at the Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium in Poughkeepsie.
This workshop provides a foundation of knowledge that other workshops in the MHLS Trustee Education Series will build on. Library board members looking for essential, basic information to increase their effectiveness in serving on a library board will benefit from attending this session.
Attendees will develop a working knowledge of library funding and organization in New York State; receive a clear overview of stakeholder roles and responsibilities and receive an introduction to Open Meetings Law and best practices for effective board meetings.
This session is particularly for new board members, but open to all. Registration is required.
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Full-Time Youth Services/Programming Librarian, Brewster Library
The Brewster Library in Brewster, NY is seeking an energetic and creative Full-Time Youth Services/Programming Librarian to oversee the library’s Children’s and Young Adult collections and programs, and to help coordinate the library’s adult programs. The Youth Services/Programming Librarian, who reports to the Director of the Library, will also assist with circulation and reference duties, materials processing, and community outreach. Will consider a student matriculated in an ALA accredited MLS program as a Librarian Trainee.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, promote, implement, and evaluate programs for children, young adults, and families
- Work with youth services staff to maintain and develop the Children’s and Young Adult collections, selecting, ordering, processing, cataloging, and repairing materials
- Work with programming staff, as needed, to plan, promote, and implement adult programs
- Work the circulation desk and field reference questions • Assist patrons with computer questions
- Help to maintain the library’s social media presence • Recruit, train, and work with youth-oriented volunteers
- Work with local schools to introduce young people to the Library
- Identify opportunities to secure grants for programs
- Maintain statistics and develop reports
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university program (will consider someone currently enrolled in a program as a Librarian Trainee)
- Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of application (or upon graduation)
- At least one year of experience working with children and/or young adults in recreational, youth, park service, cultural or educational enrichment activities
- Knowledge of Children’s and Young Adult literature
- Fluency in the Spanish language preferred
A successful candidate for this position must have excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people of all ages and temperaments, especially with children and young adults, be comfortable with computer and A/V technology and savvy with social media, and enjoy working as part of a team. A strong initiative and flexibility are essential. Must be able to work weekends and evenings as needed. This is a competitive Civil Service position, and may be a provisional appointment or a transfer. Salary starting at $40,000-$45,000, commensurate with experience. Generous benefits including paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, health/dental insurance, and NYS retirement program.
About the Brewster Public Library: The Brewster Library is situated in the Village of Brewster within the Town of Southeast, and serves a diverse population of about 18,000. We have recently undergone an expansion/renovation project, which included the addition of a beautiful new Community/Program Room. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the community is supportive of the library. If you would like to join our team, please send a resume and letter explaining why you think you would be a good fit for this position to Gina Loprinzo, Director, at director@brewsterlibrary.org. The Brewster Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
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