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The 64th Mid-Hudson Library System Annual Membership Meeting will take place in-person for the first time in four years! Please join us on Friday, October 27th at the Henry A. Wallace Center @ FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park, NY.
During the business meeting we will report to the membership on the health of the organization, conduct board elections, and hear from MHLS' Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and bestow Outstanding Achievement Awards to our member libraries. Following the business meeting and awards we will hear from our keynote speaker, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation.
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AGENDA
- 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast Buffet
- 9:00 am: Business Meeting & Awards
- 10:45 am: Keynote Speaker
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Registration Fee: $35
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 19th at 5:00 pm
- Register Online
Questions about this event can be directed to engage@midhudson.org. Please include MHLS Annual Membership Meeting in the subject line.
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Library Sustainability Associate & Communications Specialist
Use your creativity and communications skills to raise awareness of MHLS services and assist the Library Sustainability Team connect with the system’s 66 member libraries to provide state mandated services and continuing education, and to share knowledge about library best practices and trends.
Acts as point of contact for dissemination of MHLS marketing messaging. Duties include image creation and layout work as well as drafting copy for press releases and promotional material for print and web, managing MHLS social media accounts, developing MHLS’ social media presence to engage system stakeholders and raise awareness of MHLS initiatives, celebrate and cultivate community partnerships and promote library advocacy. Assists the Library Sustainability Coordinator and Outreach & EDI Specialist in the areas of Awareness and Advocacy and Professional Development and Continuing Education for library directors, staff, trustees, and Friends Groups. Contributes to the coordination and management of an integrated communication system that keeps system stakeholders connected.
Strong candidates for this position are customer-service focused, enjoy working in a team environment, have a strong background in writing and social media, and are adaptable. Candidates should also embrace the ability to share ideas and support the work of others. Clear communication skills are a must.
View the complete job description, requirements, salary and how to apply.
| MHLS will be closed on September 4th in observance of Labor Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. | |
The New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries announced they are accepting applications for the Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award through September 6th, 2023. Special attention will be given to applications highlighting efforts aligned with the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries Vision for Libraries. For more information about the Shubert Award and the application form, please visit the Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award page on the NYS Library website or contact Tor Loney, Library Development Specialist, via email at Tor.Loney@nysed.gov. | |
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American Library Association’s (ALA) Public Programs Office, in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, invites libraries to apply to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. Following a highly successful tour to 50 libraries from 2021 to 2023, the exhibition will now be available to 50 additional public and academic (i.e., college and university) libraries from 2024 to 2026.
Libraries in communities with a demonstrated interest in and need for quality Holocaust education are especially encouraged to apply. Read the project guidelines and apply online by October 14, 2023.
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Administration & Management | GovBuyU is a free virtual seminar series hosted by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services team. Nine sessions will be offered between September 12th – September 14th. Topics covered include: Navigating the Procurement Services Website, Sustainable Procurement, Preferred Sources and more. View information on session dates, times, topics and registration. | |
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Head of Youth Services, Kent Public Library
The Kent Public Library in Putnam County is seeking an enthusiastic, creative full-time (35-hours per week) Head of Youth Services to develop and oversee the Library’s children’s and young adult collections and programs. The successful candidate will lead a team including a children's programming specialist, already on staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of application for appointment.
- Possession of a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of appointment.
- One (1) year of experience working with children and/or young adults in recreational, youth, park service, cultural or educational enrichment activities."
There are currently two ways that an individual can meet the educational requirements to receive a professional New York State Librarian Certificate:
- Hold an ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or a library degree from a library school located explicitly in New York.
- Have six graduate credit hours from an ALA-accredited school, hold a New York State Public Librarian conditional certificate, and have two years of satisfactory professional experience at a library located anywhere in the United States. For further information on qualifications needed to hold a New York State Public Librarian conditional certificate, please visit Westlaw website.
The salary is between $55,000 and $58,000. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, NY state retirement program and health insurance.
This is a competitive Putnam County Civil Service position.
If you are interested, please send resume and cover letter to cdonick@Kentlibrary.org. and mention "Head of Youth Services" in the title. First consideration will be given to applicants who respond by September 29th.
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Full-Time Youth Services Coordinator – LaGrange Association Library
The LaGrange Association Library in beautiful Dutchess County, NY is seeking an energetic and creative Youth Services Coordinator to provide exceptional children’s services to our community. Reporting to the Library Director, this individual will join a dedicated staff and be closely involved with an exciting transition to our upcoming expanded children’s room!
Responsibilities:
- Develops, coordinates, and implements early literacy story times and a variety of programs for infants, toddlers, children through grade 8, families, and local home school groups, including crafting, sewing, S.T.E.A.M. learning, and book clubs.
- Develops and maintains the children’s collection of materials, including purchasing and weeding; keeps the Children’s Room neat and organized.
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance to children and families.
- Provides outreach to the local schools, day cares, home school groups, and the Town Department of Parks & Recreation; represents the Library at annual community events.
- Coaches the middle school team for the Mid-Hudson Library System annual Battle of the Books competition.
- Works with the Library’s Volunteer Coordinator to utilize teen volunteers for program assistance or special projects.
- Creates children’s program fliers and other promotional materials.
- Identifies opportunities to secure grants for programs and collections; writes grant proposals.
- Helps maintain the Library’s social media presence.
- Maintains calendar of events and program statistics.
- Maintains departmental programming and collection development budget.
- Maintains awareness of current trends in children’s literature, child development, and technology.
- Attends workshops, training sessions, and conferences pertinent to job duties.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of children’s literature and the role of S.T.E.A.M. and technology in a learning environment.
- Ability to plan and implement programs that involve detail and flexibility.
- Experience interacting with parents and children and adapting to difficult situations.
- Passion for promoting reading and learning to children of all ages.
- Ability to work well as part of a team that provides excellent patron services to our community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or Canva, and in the use of social media as a promotional tool.
- Tact, courtesy, patience, and humor interacting with the staff, public, and teen volunteers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1-3 years of experience working with young children in a library, school or similar setting and a Bachelor’s degree in library/information science, liberal arts, art, education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position is 37.5 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays as determined by programming and outreach needs; $21 per hour with paid vacation, holidays, sick, personal leave, medical/vision insurance, AFLAC supplemental insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and optional salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement account.
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Mary De Bellis, Library Director at mdebellis@laglib.org with “Youth Services Coordinator Application” in the subject line.
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Full-Time Youth Services Librarian, Putnam Valley Free Library
The Putnam Valley Library, an association library serving a semi-rural community of 12,000 individuals in the lower Hudson Valley of New York, seeks an enthusiastic and creative full-time Children’s Librarian.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement programs for children and teens that support the library’s long-term plan.
- Provide excellent customer service to children and families.
- Provide readers’ advisory to children and teens.
- Oversee the youth services floor workflow in collaboration with the youth coordinator.
- Train and provide guidance as needed to library clerks assigned to the youth floor.
- Assist with collection development.
- Collect and maintain statistics.
- Create and distribute marketing material for children and teen programs.
- Update and maintain the youth program calendar for the website.
- Oversee and develop a summer reading program in collaboration with the youth coordinator.
- Contribute to the library’s social media presence.
- Develop an active youth and teen volunteer program.
- Contribute to print and/or newsletters as needed.
- Account for the youth programs budget in collaboration with the youth services coordinator.
- Outreach and collaborate with local organizations and local schools.
- Seek grant opportunities.
- Assist with circulation duties as needed.
Essential Traits:
- Experience working with children and teens.
- Commitment to outstanding public service for children and teenage populations.
- Proficient in current and emerging technologies.
- Ability to organize and self-direct work responsibly.
- Ability to work cooperatively with all staff at every level.
- Prefer a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university program.
- Or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with children and/or libraries.
- Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at the time of application (or upon graduation).
- Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature.
- Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
Minimal Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science or library experience or Teaching background. We are willing to train the right person and encourage current MLIS students to apply. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays.
Salary: Range between $37,000-47,000 based on experience and MLS/MLIS Status.
Generous paid time off package.
Please send your resume and cover letter by September 7, 2023 (or until the position is filled) to: director@putnamvalleylibrary.org
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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. | | | | |
