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Training on Demand is now available for all aspects of Vega! We are pleased to share our MHLS Technology: Training On Demand Vega Series. Staff can access training for our future catalog discover.midhudsonlibraries.org through brief courses on functions and features. We have also curated the collection into a Core Competencies series. Directors can assign these courses to enrolled staff as individual tutorials or assign the full series for a comprehensive training opportunity.
Want to attend a live training of Vega Catalog for Member Library Staff? We have added two more dates:
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In-person - November 16th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Town of Esopus Library | Register
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Online - November 27th | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Register
These sessions will familiarize member library staff with the features and functions within Vega Discover and provide tips for navigation and ensures all staff will have the opportunity to get comfortable with promoting this to patrons.
Vega Domain Update
The new URL https://discover.midhudsonlibraries.org/ replacing the “back of house"-style URL, https://mhud.na.iiivega.com/ has recently been implemented. We have updated all MHLS Knowledge Base links, and from this point forward, this will be the site URL that we reference. All pilot library sites are also updated to reflect the new URL.
Any public facing links to Encore (https://search.midhudsonlibraries.org/) should remain in place. We are still making changes to the display features and text of buttons in Vega. It is still very much a work in progress while where we are actively testing. A rollout timeline will be shared in the next few weeks to give all libraries the opportunity to update any public facing applications.
Questions? Please contact Laurie Shedrick, MHLS Assistant Director & Technology Operations Manager.
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A reminder from the MHLS Delivery Department: Please factor in MHLS holidays when pre-sorting materials to expedite forward sorting on route. Always pre-sort for your next MHLS scheduled delivery day after a holiday. We will send a reminder to the MHLS-Notice List prior to any holiday. View delivery routes by day and library.
For questions regarding MHLS delivery operations, please contact Tom Finnigan, Delivery Operations Manager.
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Assemblymember Dana Levenberg, whose district includes Philipstown, and who is a member of the NYS Assembly’s Libraries and Educational Technology committee distributed $15,000 to the Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library for a new bicycle delivery program. Johanna Reinhardt, director of the Butterfield Library, said bicycle delivery will “bring the library’s many resources to all corners of our community in a fun, unique, and eco-conscious way.” | |
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Has your library launched an exciting new program or initiative? Have you partnered with a local organization to respond to a current crisis or need in your community? Share your experience by submitting a Public Library Association (PLA) webinar proposal!
Presenting a PLA webinar is a great way to get involved with the association, share your ideas and expertise with the public library field, and grow your professional skills. To be considered for presentation in Spring 2024, complete the webinar proposal form by November 30th, 2023.
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Resource Sharing & Sierra | |
Register today for these upcoming MHLS trainings:
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Circulation: Comprehensive Training | November 7th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Register
This webinar is for all MHLS member library staff who work in circulation or are interested in learning more. A comprehensive look at circulation policies, procedures, and workflows at MHLS and in Sierra.
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Online - Sierra data entry: How brief is too brief? | November 9th | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Register
This webinar is intended for any staff responsible for entering brief bibliographic or item records into Sierra. Nina Acosta, MHLS Data Operations Supervisor, will describe the information to include in each field, and how that information may differ depending on the type of material being cataloged.
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The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) has a grant opportunity for a public library in the Mid-Hudson Library System, with a budget of $1M or less, to be enrolled in the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program along with permanent membership to the SLI. The Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) is the hallmark of the SLI and is designed to benchmark and certify public libraries, public library systems, academic libraries, and school librarians in sustainability. Action items in the following areas are addressed throughout the certification process: interior and exterior spaces, energy, materials, social cohesion, financial sustainability, resilience planning, and more.
Grant requests should address the following areas in a brief (1-2 pages) narrative:
- The library’s current commitment and position as related to sustainability.
- Examples of either programs, services, or community partnerships in place that focus on the triple-bottom line definition of sustainability.
- A letter of support from the library’s Board of Trustees.
- Other letters of support from community partners or other supporting documents (photos, newsletter clips, etc.) are encouraged, but not required.
Submit grant requests here. The deadline to submit grant requests is November 30th, 2023.
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| Reserve your seat for the Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities on November 8th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. This kick-off online summit is the first joint partnership of all Northeast State Libraries in support of adaptive resilience solutions for libraries facing the effects of climate change to their buildings and communities. The focus will be on facilities adaptation and include practical takeaways, concrete steps, and suggestions for improvement. Each session will be inclusive of libraries at all budget levels. Routine repairs, incremental upgrades, and manageable changes will be covered, as together libraries plan for improvements for the future of climate adaptation. | |
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The New York State Library invites you to attend Helping Libraries Plan for Programs using the Performers and Programs Database on October 26th at 11:30 am. This one-hour online event will provide an overview of the statewide Performers and Programs database. This online resource brings together information in a searchable database that shows information about each performer and their program categories, audience level, and price range, along with contact information and whether they offer programs in person and/or virtually. The resource currently contains listings of a wide range of several hundred youth-focused performers and presenters.
The session will be presented by Peter Kowalski, the database administrator for the site. It will be recorded for future viewing, and there will be time for questions at the end.
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Brooklyn Public Library is leading a nationwide research project to study cardholder sign-up policies in public libraries across the United States. They are seeking administrative input, so that they can better understand:
- The range of policies and procedures that govern cardholder access.
- The rationale used when establishing policies.
- Notable trends and patterns nationwide.
- Where the field could benefit from clarity, guidance and standardization.
We encourage all member libraries to participate. Take the Survey.
Data collected will be used to publish a framework of best practices in August 2024.
Questions about the project can be directed to Amy Mikel, Brooklyn Public Library's Director of Customer Experience.
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Tech Support Specialist (Part Time-20hrs weekly), Mid-Hudson Library System
Works under the direction of the IT Operations Supervisor; provides phone, email, and inperson support to system staff and member libraries; analyzes and resolves hardware, software, and
networking/communication problems; assists in managing library websites; provides
documentation/training on technical issues, assists in managing server and network equipment, provides technical advice to member libraries and System staff. Salary: $21/Hourly
View the complete job description and how to apply.
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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. | | | | |
