The Director’s Association (DA) has recently approved updates to the MHLS Resource Sharing Standards Management & Reports section on Managing ILS user access. The Management & Reports section of the Resource Sharing Standards, currently titled “Updating passwords” was reviewed by the Resource Sharing Committee and those edits and updates were adopted by the DA at their last meeting. To view the complete list of approved updates please visit https://kb.midhudson.org/resource-sharing-standards/. 

The Greene County Rural Health Network (GCRHN) recently awarded grants to three member libraries to advance the health and well-being of Greene County residents. Grants were awarded to Cairo Public Library for their Yoga for Seniors program, Heermance Memorial Library for purchasing ingredients for healthy eating kits and Mountain Top Library to provide chair yoga programs and a mental wellness field trip for Hunter/Tannersville students. 

There are still spots left for Create List for Beginners on Wednesday, February 23^rd at 11:00 am. In this session we will build skills by creating more basic searches and focus on weeding searches and lost items. We will use the first half of the hour for reviewing the work and the last half of the hour is dedicated to you! Bring your questions, and your uses for create list to discuss with the group. Shared ideas are the best ideas! The goal is to use create lists and to see the practical uses where it is applied.

This is the second session of the Create List Beginner Lab Series. If you missed the first session, you might want to review the “Getting Started” topics in Lesson 1, of the first session, which can be found with the two lessons covered in the first course. 

The recording of and slides from the webinar From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why is now available.  

 

In this webinar Kymberlee Powe, Children and YA Consultant for the Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development, dives into the makeup of the publishing industry. You will learn how to identify the difference between a diverse collection and an inclusive one and walk through the logistics of performing a diversity audit of your collection. The examples and resources provided in this session focus on youth collections; however, the methodology of performing a diversity audit, and the reasons to do so, are universal to all collections.

READsquared training sessions for New York state public library staff will take place on February 22^nd and March 3^rd at 10:30 am. READsquared is an online reading program solution that is free for all NYS libraries to use. This application offers customization and configuration of Collaborative Summer Learning Program (CSLP) themed summer reading programs and other reading and learning programs, as well as readers’ advisory tools for all ages and all reading levels.

More information, including the links to join the training sessions can be found at 

https://www.summerreadingnys.org/readsquared/. Pre-registration is not required. Sessions will be recorded and posted for future viewing.

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is a monthly installment where Rebekkah will answer your questions! Feel free to submit your question here or to contact Rebekkah at rsmith@midhudson.org with the subject line: AMA Trustee Question.

A. New York State’s Open Meetings Law (OML) dictates that minutes must be drafted within two weeks of a board meeting. A 2021 amendment to OML now also requires the draft minutes to be posted to the library’s website in a publicly accessible location on that same timeline.

Libraries with SAM numbers should be aware of upcoming changes to this program starting on April 4^th, 2022. The Integrated Award Environment (IAE) systems (i.e., SAM.gov, FPDS, eSRS, FSRS, FAPIIS, and CPARS) will comply with the Federal Government’s requirement to end use of the DUNS Number for Federal award management. The U.S. Department of Education’s Grants Management System (G5) will also implement this transition on April 4^th, 2022.  

If your organization is currently registered in SAM.gov with either an active or inactive registration, you have already been assigned a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Your UEI is viewable on your entity’s registration record in SAM.gov. To learn how to view your UEI, see this guide: How can I view my unique entity identifier (UEI)? 

For more information see Transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Fact Sheet from U.S. Department of Education Office of Acquisition and Grants Administration Grants Policy and Training Division.  

Please note, libraries that already have a SAM number have been required to ensure SAM registrations are up to date when applying for State Aid for Library Construction (SALC) grants in previous years. Libraries that do not have a SAM number registered have not been required to get one to apply for SALC funds.  

The Hyde Park Library has an immediate, part-time opening (approx. 13 hours/week) for a friendly, patient, reliable, tech-savvy, flexible, detail-oriented and customer-service oriented person who is excited to work with patrons in a bustling community library.

Responsibilities include working with the public: assisting patrons, both in-person at the library and over the phone, with a wide variety of informational needs. Staff person will be responsible for sorting, shelving, and locating library materials; maintaining organization and general appearance of library; providing simple directional information to patrons; and basic assistance on the use of the online library catalog, library resources, computers, and other technology or software.

Computer and alphabetization skills as well as a high school diploma or equivalency required. A sense of humor is recommended. The library is located at 2 Main Street in Hyde Park. Please send responses or inquiries to the library director Jesse Chance at director@hydeparkfreelibrary.org 

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The Putnam Valley Free Library seeks a permanent, reliable part-time library clerk to join the staff of this small, lively community library. Approx. 13 hours per week to start, with additional hours possible in the future.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (some college preferred but not required), have experience with computers, and be customer-oriented, courteous and able to work with the public in a small community setting. Previous library experience is a plus. Responsibilities include working with the public: assisting patrons, both in-person at the Library and over the phone, with a wide variety of informational needs. Staff person will be responsible for sorting, shelving, and locating library materials; maintaining organization and general appearance of library; providing simple directional information to patrons; and basic assistance on the use of the online library catalog, library resources, computers, and other technology or software. Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand on your feet for long periods of time. 

Hours: Monday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm – 7: 00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Wage: $13.50/hour with no benefits.

Please note that library policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to weekly testing. Please email a letter of application and résumé to Director John Faria at director@putnamvalleylibrary.org with the subject heading: “Library Clerk Position.” Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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The Rhinebeck Central School District uses the Dutchess County Civil Service Employment Application for all non-instructional positions. Please return the completed application to the Rhinebeck CSD, Attn: Business Office, P.O. Box 351, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. For more information visit, https://www.rhinebeckcsd.org/district/employment