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The Poughkeepsie Public Library District in partnership with the Mid-Hudson Library System and Revolucion Radio Online bring the Consulate on Wheels to the Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium (105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie) Tuesday, April 9th through Saturday, April 13th.
The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States, so that they can process important documents, such as passports and consular IDs.
We encourage all member libraries to advertise this opportunity to their local communities. Flyers are available in English and Spanish.
All sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:30 pm. To schedule an appointment or for information please call 424.309.0009.
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The 25th annual Fall into Books Conference is scheduled to take place in-person on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Newburgh Armory. This conference is for library staff serving youth, to read and discuss titles with their peers around the Hudson Valley.
The planning committee is looking for volunteers to lead discussions for picture books, elementary, middle, or teen level books. Book discussion leaders should choose a topic of timely, professional interest and select books for discussion representing that topic to facilitate two sessions of breakout groups of Fall into Books participants from school, public, and special libraries.
If you are interested, please fill out the application form. Applications are due by April 7th. You will need to provide the title for your group and all titles that you want to discuss. If you are interested but have not decided on a theme or specific titles, or if you need any other assistance, please contact Kerstin Cruger, MHLS Outreach & EDI Specialist. All chosen discussion leaders will receive complimentary conference registration and lunch. A mandatory practice session for the discussion leaders will be held in-person from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, June 17, 2024, location TBD.
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Resource Sharing & Sierra | MHLS Data Operations Supervisor, Nina Acosta, has put together a curated collection of eBooks and audiobooks on OverDrive in celebration of Women’s History Month. This collection is pinned to the front page of https://mhls.overdrive.com/ and will be up throughout March. | |
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New York State’s ConnectALL Office has announced the start of the next phase in the state’s broadband funding process: the broadband challenge period. This is an important step in making sure organizations and individuals across the state are eligible to take advantage of future state and federal funding for internet connectivity and digital equity.
Libraries can participate in two important ways:
1. Make sure your library is categorized correctly to be eligible for funding, and
2. Help with outreach to your community to make sure individual households are categorized correctly.
To learn more about this crucial step and how you and your library can participate, please register for the free webinar on March 21st at 3:00 pm, targeted specifically to libraries and other governmental and non-profit organizations. For more information about the Challenge Process including flyer templates to use in your community visit, https://broadband.ny.gov/new-york-state-broadband-challenge-process.
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Art Resources Transfer’s Library Program provides free books on contemporary art to public institutions nationwide. Public libraries, public schools, prisons, and reading centers that self-define as under-served are eligible to order free books through this program. Institutions can order anytime throughout the year. Books are entirely free and shipped free of charge.
To get started, simply create an account at: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/register. You can then select books from the online catalog, which offers 300+ titles published by leading museums, galleries, and independent presses nationwide. If you have any questions about participating or placing your order, please reach out to libraryprogram@artresourcestransfer.org.
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Unite Against Book Bans has recently launched Book Résumés, a free resource to support libraries, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
Each book résumé summarizes the book’s significance and educational value, including a synopsis, reviews from professional journals, awards, accolades, and more. Where possible, the book résumés also include information about how a title has been successfully retained in school districts and libraries after a demand for removal. The downloadable PDF format allows easy print or electronic sharing with administrators, book review committees, board meeting attendees, and the general public.
This is a great resource in advance of the second annual Right to Read Day on Monday, April 8 as part of 2024's National Library Week (April 7 - 13). Unite Against Book Bans will be regularly expanding and updating the collection, particularly in advance of National Library Week.
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Join Mid-Hudson Library System member library Friends Groups for sharing and discussion in person!
MHLS Member Library Friends Group Meetup | April 16 | 3:00 pm | Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook | REGISTER
All MHLS member library Friends Groups interested in sharing their experiences, questions, and concerns for building and sustaining a Friends Group are welcome to attend. The Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library will give a brief presentation of what their group is working on and will have a fundraising sharing session. Bring your best ideas!
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REMINDER: In the third week of March the MHLS cataloging department will suppress all items that have a status of 'Lost & Paid', 'Discard' or 'Claims Returned', which have not been updated for 3 months. The items will not be deleted. Changing the annual report code to " w - MHLS staff suppress ", simply keeps them from displaying in the public catalog. | |
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Tech Support Specialist (Part Time – 20 hrs weekly), Mid-Hudson Library System
Works under the direction of the IT Operations Supervisor; provides phone, email, and in-person 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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Part-time Principal Library Clerk – Mahopac Public Library
Mahopac Public Library has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Principal Library Clerk to work up to 25 hours per week in its Administrative Business Office. Applicants must communicate well, have basic Excel skills, be able to work independently and have excellent attention to detail. Starting pay is $20.00/hour.
If interested, email your letter of interest and resume to Michele Capozzella, Library Director, at director@mahopaclibrary.org or mail to Mahopac Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 by March 20. Full job description can be found here.
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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. | | | | |
