Vol.24-16 | 4.16.24

The publication Municipal Ballot Votes for Library Funding in New York State: Inch by Inch, Row by Row: Using the Municipal Ballot Option in Education Law 259(1)(b) to Obtain Sustainable Funding for your Library has been updated in a new fourth edition. 

This manual is important to those association and municipal public libraries using “414 votes” or those who would like to start using 414 votes for an annual vote on the library’s funding appropriation from their municipality. The new edition can be found on the MHLS website.

Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is hosting three online meet ups to check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year, share best practices, and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones for a successful vote. This is also an opportunity to learn from your peers also working on 414 vote campaigns this year. Please register in advance:

• Friday, April 19 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
• Thursday, May 23 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
• Thursday, September 26 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm

REMINDER: Applying for Funds Through the State Aid for Library Construction Program | April 24 | 10:00 am | Online | REGISTER

This webinar is designed for Mid-Hudson Library System member library directors and trustees who would like an introduction to the New York State Aid for Public Library Construction Grant Program and an orientation for how to take the first step to apply in the new grant cycle – the submission of the MHLS Action Memo reporting a library’s construction needs and intent to apply for a grant.

REMINDER: Rethinking Summer Reading | April 25 | 10:00 am | MHLS Auditorium, 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie | REGISTER

This presentation will provide an overview of summer reading research and trends and help library staff re-focus on how to set kids up for future success using real-world examples. Presented by Millbrook Library Director, Courtney Tsahalis

This event is open to all MHLS member library staff who plan, program, or promote their library’s Summer Reading Program.

A reminder from the MHLS Delivery Department: Please factor in MHLS holidays when forward sorting materials to expedite delivery of materials on route. Always forward 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. 

Part-Time Library Director - Philmont Public Library

The Philmont Public Library, located in the center of Columbia County, services a population of about 1,300. The Library Director is responsible for the operations of the library and development and implementation of its services and programs. Candidate qualifications include excellent skills in communications and customer service. Hours: part-time position, (25-30 hours/week). Salary: $30,000 - $35,000/year. To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and name with contact information for three references, one of which should be the current employer or a recent employer, in a single PDF to: librarytrustees@philmont.org. A full job description is available here.

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.