MHLS Reimagining Library Services Series |
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As we balance changing forecasts for COVID transmission rates and safety guidance from health officials with providing the services communities need, libraries continue to find new ways to help patrons find connections and opportunities for personal and educational growth. MHLS library directors and staff are welcome to register and attend the following programs which will feature work from MHLS member libraries and libraries across the country who are working to support their communities in the face of the pandemic.
Friday, September 24 th | 10:00-11:30 am | Register
Lessons From the Family Literacy Grant Cohort & Summer Reading Wrap Session - At this online program, we’ll review the outreach and programming work done by member library staff that participated in 2020’s Family Literacy Grant cohort. At this program, we also want to hear from you, our attendees, about what 2021’s Summer Reading Program was like. Stories of successful programs and services are welcome as well as tales of programs that could have gone better. Participants will understand outreach strategies that can be used in the pandemic and beyond, and learn about other libraries’ work in engaging communities in Summer Reading Programs and share their own experience.
Friday, October 15 th | 10:00-11:30 am | Register
Developing Digital Literacy Skills with DigitalLead - The Public Library Association’s DigitalLead initiative provides tools and resources to help libraries build digital literacy skills and access to technology in their communities through training and programming. Broadband access includes not only infrastructure to connect people to the internet and devices to connect to that infrastructure, but the knowledge and skills necessary to use those devices and infrastructure, and libraries can play a critical role in helping community members build those skills. This webinar will review the tools and curriculum available from DigitalLead and how libraries can use these resources to build digital literacy skills in their community.
Friday, November 19 th | 10:00-11:30 am | Register
Let's Move in Libraries - Everyone has a role to play in increasing healthy living, including libraries! This webinar focuses on how you and your library can get involved in local, regional, national, and even international efforts to transform cultures of health. With their impressive reach and great potential for impact, public libraries can and do support healthy communities through StoryWalks®, seed collections, Yoga classes, gardens, cooking classes, and much, much more. What public librarians do in particular places is a function of the partnerships and community connections they're able to establish and leverage. Join Noah Lenstra, Director of Let's Move in Libraries, to learn how your library can join the thousands of libraries around the world promoting healthy living!
The MHLS Reimagining Library Services Series is facilitated by MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator Casey Conlin.
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MHLS will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. |
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Group Discount Available for Library Journal’s Evaluating, Auditing and Diversifying Your Collections. MHLS has negotiated a group rate discount for Evaluating, Auditing and Diversifying Your Collections, a this course features live online workshops, exercises, and personal coaching to help library selectors and readers’ advisors understand the basic frameworks for building and maintaining collections through an equitable lens, including the ability to recognize harmful stereotypes and apply that knowledge to a collection audit. Participants will also receive immediate access to the Diverse Collections Self-Guided Curriculum, a series of webinars from Library Journal and School Library Journal contributors and supporting materials in the form of readings, activities, and videos to explore at their own pace. Live online sessions will take place on Tuesdays, October 19 th, October 26 th, and November 2 nd.
Registration is based on total registrants as outlined below. Full registration cost is $289.
To register for this session through the MHLS group rate, contact MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator, Casey Conlin by email before October 12th. Include the name, email address, title, and library of the person or people wishing to register in the email.
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The Desmond-Fish Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Deirdre (Dede) Farabaugh (pictured left) as the new library director. Dede began her duties at the Desmond-Fish Public Library last week. Most recently, Dede was the Director of the Putnam Valley Library.
The Putnam Valley Library Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of staff member Sarah Antoinette as the Interim Director. A search for a permanent director is ongoing. |
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Join Niche Academy for a webinar on Family Homelessness and Libraries on Wednesday, September 1st at 2:00 pm. In this webinar, librarian Vikki Terrile will provide an overview of family homelessness in the United States and how libraries can support children and families in homeless situations.
Prior to the Great Recession, families with children had been the fastest growing population to experience housing instability and deprivation; the recession led to dramatic increases in family homelessness that did not fully disappear in the years leading up to the COVID-19 crisis. Widespread economic instability and high rates of eviction over the past year have again increased the numbers of children and families in homeless situations, while also highlighting ongoing social and economic inequities. Within this context, libraries can serve as a key support and community resource for children and parents whose housing is unstable. This webinar will provide practical tips for connecting with local schools and community organizations to understand the nature of family homelessness in your community and to reach families where they are.
If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, register and a recording of the event will be sent to you. |
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Resource Sharing & Sierra |
The Create List Online Lab Series kicks off with the beginner program facilitated by MHLS Assistant Director / Technology Operations Manager, Laurie Shedrick on Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:00 am. Create List Lab for Beginners is for staff members who are new to create list or need a full refresh. We will get to know the features and functions begin with some basic collection lists and transaction lists.
Create Lists is at the foundation of reporting, collection development and management in Sierra. Sharpen your skills in this lab series that will build in complexity over 3 sessions. The sessions will include background literature and sample searches for you to work through before the session. Follow up work will be assigned to build your skill toward the coming session. Each session will include 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of lab time where you can work through building lists. To get the most of this lab experience you will be asked to maintain a Sierra session as well as the Online Meeting session.
Registration for this event is available through the MHLS Calendar. Seats are limited so reserve your spot today! |
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Last week the House of Representatives passed the budget resolution for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, following passage in the U.S. Senate. Now, Congress is working to develop a budget reconciliation package that may provide up to $3.5 trillion in new federal spending. Congressional committees must submit legislation that determines the distribution of this funding no later than September 15 th. Congress is expected to move quickly. The American Library Association Public Policy and Advocacy Team are asking the library community to send a message to their Congressmembers and urge them to include this funding for libraries in the budget reconciliation package to ensure the funding outlined in the Build America's Libraries Act is included in this package.
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Reference & Collection Development |
The Hudson Valley Black History Research Project is working to pool resources in an effort to share the source materials that can help tell a more complete story of Black history in the Hudson Valley. The goal is to make these resources and stories more accessible for researchers and the general public. Too little has been written about the Black history in the Hudson Valley, and Hudson Valley libraries and other organizations can help by sharing published and unpublished sources on Black history in the Hudson Valley including nonfiction books and published articles, archival collections, privately held collections, museum exhibits, oral histories, digital presentations, historic and documentary films, and more. To submit resources, use the Black History of the Hudson Valley Research Submission Form; for questions, contact [email protected]. |
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The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Membership Committee is asking members (public library staff and state reps) for feedback on the manual, website, and online store, among other topics. Join the Membership Input Session on Tuesday, September 14 th at 2:00 pm to share your input. No registration necessary. Simply use the join session link to participate. |
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Registration is open for Core Values & Ethics presented by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director and Casey Conlin, MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator. In this 90-minute online session attendees will develop a working knowledge of the Core Values of Librarianship and how those values translate to the work of the board, particularly in the area of policy making. This webinar will also review board ethics and use case studies to illustrate “values and ethics in action.”
Register for one of the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 14th | 5:30-7:00 pm | Register
- Friday, September 17th | 10:00-11:30 am | Register
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Administration & Management |
The American Library Association (ALA) Adopts New Code of Ethics Principle on Racial and Social Justice. During the ALA Annual and Exhibition virtual conference, the ALA Council unanimously adopted a new ninth principle on racial and social justice to the association's Code of Ethics. This new professional guideline illustrates ALA's continued commitment to providing library professionals with resources that promote equity within library service and librarianship.
The ninth principle within the ALA Code of Ethics reads:
“We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, services, and allocation of resources and spaces.”
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Library Clerk (part-time), Tivoli Free Library
The Tivoli Free Library has an immediate opening for a permanent, reliable part-time library clerk. Duties would include day-to-day patron assistance, maintenance of the collection, and other tasks as assigned by the Director.15 hours per week to start, evenings and some Saturdays required.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED, very comfortable with computers and technology, customer-service oriented, courteous, attention to detail, organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a small community setting. Interest in helping out with library programs and previous library experience a plus.
$14.00/hour with some paid holidays and accrued paid time off. Please email letter of interest and résumé to Michele DelPriore at [email protected] with the subject heading “Library Clerk position.” Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. |
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