The migration to the new MHLS events calendar is now complete. The new calendar will include features to enhance the user experience and improve MHLS staff workflows while continuing to provide information about upcoming training and events and relevant county and system meetings. The new calendar will be available beginning December 31st, 2021.  

 

Questions about the new calendar can be directed to MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator, Casey Conlin.

Online Information Session: Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley | Friday, January 7th, 2022 | 10:00 am-11:00 am (this session will be recorded for later viewing) | Register

 

This session will include an introduction to the Hudson Valley program as well as time for questions about the program and application process. The Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley program will train up to 100 participants from libraries and community-based organizations to become trusted guides who assist community members in accessing and using technology. The training will provide the resources necessary for participants to perform new services that include assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support.

 

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Oath of Office Reminder for Public Library Trustees: New York State Public Officer's Law §10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take and file an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers, and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and perform the duties of a public library trustee. If a public library trustee does not properly complete and file an oath of office, the trustee’s position may be deemed vacant. See Public Officer's Law §30(1)(h). For more information about how and why the oath of office is administered, and where to properly file an oath of office, please see the Oaths of Office FAQ on the New York State Library website https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/trustees/oath.htm 

According to information from the NYS Department of Labor, effective December 31st, 2021, the minimum weekly salary to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions for salaried exempt employees in areas outside of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties will be $990.00 per week. More information is available at the NYS DOL minimum wage FAQ page. This applies to non-profit organizations like association libraries as well as public libraries.