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Contact Us
The MHLS Bulletin welcomes submissions from member libraries.
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To start getting ready for the Census, check out the MHLS Get Out the Count Timeline,
https://bit.ly/308dGO9
which includes images, videos, captions, articles, program ideas, outreach and engagement suggestions and technology recommendations to help libraries organize their efforts to get the word out about the Census and prepare for and support people completing the Census.
In 2020, the ten question Census will be largely digital for the first time
, and there are a lot of communities and populations that stand to be left out of the count including traditionally hard-to-count populations like children, New Americans, and people with limited access to internet and limited experience with technology. As trusted organizations in their community, libraries can help ensure a complete count by partnering with Community Based Organizations, local governments, and anyone interested in getting the word out about the Census to make sure people understand how important it is to complete their questionnaire. Libraries can also provide support as tech hubs to help people complete their Census questionnaires. For a sneak peek at what completing the online form will look like please visit
https://youtu.be/fXg1_1HHKzA
As part of the New York Community Trust Census Equity Fund grant program, Library Sustainability Coordinator, Casey Conlin will be presenting workshops
in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, Ulster and counties, as well as a webinar that will provide an overview of the upcoming Census, tools and strategies for promoting the Census, and best practices for supporting community members in completing the Census questionnaire.
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MHLS Announcements
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MHLS will be closed on Monday January 20th
in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
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(l-r) Marilyn Smith and Doris Navarra, members of the Friends of the Pleasant Valley Free Library pose at a recent book sale.
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The Friends of the Pleasant Valley Free Library were awarded a Friends of Libraries Section's 2019 Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Certificate of Merit
in commendation of their diligent response to the devastating fire that closed the library from November 6, 2018 until February 11, 2019. The Friends of the Pleasant Valley Free Library raised over $30,000 in 2019 through book sales, Mahjong tournaments, and community fundraisers. They sorted through thousands of donated materials to help restore the library collection which grew from less than 5,000 items after the fire to over 28,500 items at the end of 2019. The Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award, sponsored by the Friends of Libraries Section of NYLA, honors a volunteer member or a group from the library community whose efforts have contributed to the growth of libraries or Friends of the Library organizations. For more information about the Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award, including the 2020 nomination form, please visit
https://bit.ly/39XIiGz
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There is still time to register for
the Strengthening Families Through Early Literacy Practices webinar taking place on Wednesday, January 22nd from 1:00-2:00pm. This event is for member library staff who work with children from birth to school entry and their families.
In this one-hour webinar Library staff will learn why teaching simple early literacy methods to parents is important, and examples of what parents can do to help strengthen early literacy skills outside the library. Presenter Dr. Susan Neuman, Professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at NYU is a specialist in early literacy development whose research and teaching interests include early childhood policy, curriculum, and early reading instruction for children who live in poverty. She has written more than 100 articles and authored and edited eleven books.
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 The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant will provide $2,000 for a library to expand its community engagement efforts
. Libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project. Project activities to be covered by the grant may include developing community engagement programs and services; partnering with a community agency that builds the capacity of the community to address an important concern/issue; or creating a program or event that connects the library to a community-identified aspiration or concern. The deadline to apply is February 3rd. For more information please visit:
http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG
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Administration & Management
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Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has announced the dates for E-Rate application filing for the Funding Year 2020, which will be opening on January 15, 2020 and closing on March 25, 2020. If you have any questions please contact Natalie McDonough, State E-Rate Coordinator at
[email protected]
or visit
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev//univsvc/
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Part-time Library Clerk - 2 positions, Millbrook Library
Performs a variety of library circulation and clerical procedures with a strong customer service focus.
General Duties:
- Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system, including
- Check materials in/out/renew materials
- Reserve materials
- Collects fines and tallies daily
- Performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/public areas
- Assists patrons who want to borrow and return library materials.
- Issues library cards according to established procedures.
- Attends to all circulation problems in a professional and timely manner. This includes but is not limited to processing overdue notices, expiring patron records, and outstanding holds.
- Responds to general information requests by telephone and in person. Utilize library resources such as databases, reference materials, and the Internet to supply needed information.
- Performs basic cataloguing functions.
- Any other routine tasks as assigned by the library director
Supervised By:
- Takes direction from Library Director.
Qualifications Profile:
- High school graduate
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to learn Dewey Decimal system, automated circulation system, and library circulation policies and procedures
- Ability to create courteous pleasant first impression of library
- Ability to establish good patron rapport
- Basic computer skills (Familiar with Microsoft Word and e-mail)
- Physical ability to bend to floor level, stretch, reach, lift and carry books
Hours: Two positions open:
Clerk 1: Mondays, 11:45am-6:15pm and Tuesdays, 9:45am-6:15 pm.
Clerk 2: Thursdays, 9:45am-6:15pm and Fridays, 11:45am-6:15pm.
(Both) Regular Saturday rotations, 9:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Compensation:
$12.50/ hr. This position includes vacation, personal, and sick time, and some paid holidays.
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Thomas Finnigan at
[email protected]
or P.O. Box 286 Millbrook, NY 12545.
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Part-time Early Literacy Coordinator, Millbrook Library
The Millbrook Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, part-time Early Literacy Coordinator to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (22.5 hrs./wk.), plus occasional evenings and Saturdays for special programs.
Pay
: Starting rate $16 per hr., benefits include two weeks of vacation, sick time, and some paid holidays.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of early childhood development and children's literature. They should have the ability to design and implement quality programs for children ages birth - 9 yrs.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate children's programs
- Plan, coordinate, and create promotional material for children's programs in a timely fashion
- Operate within the program budget
- Record statistical information for monthly report
- Work in close coordination with Teen Services Coordinator, Director, and other library staff
- Maintain and develop children's collection: selecting, ordering, and processing material
- Maintain strong collaborative relationship with local schools
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Public library and/or teaching experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all age groups
Applicants may submit a cover letter and résumé to Thomas Finnigan at
[email protected]
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Part-time Youth Services Programmer, Starr Library (Rhinebeck)
Part-time : 10 hours/week, flexible schedule, $16.40/hour
Summary: Under flexible supervision, develops and implements creative, quality programming for children of all ages and their families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs developmentally appropriate regular programs and special events for children, teens and families.
- Presents programs and coordinates events.
- Works in tandem with dedicated staff members to promote the library and library events to patrons, groups and the community in a time-sensitive manner.
- Responsible for creation and implementation of Summer Reading Program calendar of events.
- Selects special performers in conjunction with Summer Reading Program.
- Responsible for operating within allocated programming budgets.
- Plans for and orders craft supplies and any other items needed for children's programming.
- Compiles statistics on attendance of all children's programs throughout the year for the annual report; completes and submits summer reading program report to NY state.
- Communicates with parents, teachers, students, homeschoolers and community members to help improve library services.
- Reads and responds to correspondence and email pertaining to youth services.
- Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Some weekend and evening hours required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to organize, plan and conduct programs for the entire year, well in advance of carrying them out.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and all library patrons in person and over the telephone.
- Knowledge in using the Mid-Hudson Library System catalog, the internet, and other computer software as related to youth services.
- Bachelor's degree and experience with children's programming preferred.
Cover letter and a
résumé
may be sent to Director/Starr Library/ 68 W Market St./Rhinebeck, NY 12572 or emailed to
[email protected]
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