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As we approach the end of the year, Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is reminding all Trustees of the Continuing Education opportunities available that may be applied to the New York State Trustee Education Requirements. Under NYS Education Law §260-d, every public library trustee (elected or appointed) must complete a minimum of two hours of approved trustee education annually.
Live online:
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Duties & Responsibilities of Key Officer Roles | Thursday, October 29 from 5 – 6:30 PM | Online | Register
Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee.
In this session, the team discusses Duties & Responsibilities of Key Officer Roles.
Panelists:
Pat Placona, Board President, Roeliff Jansen Community Library
John White, Immediate-Past President, Hauppauge Public Library
Have questions for the panelists? Submit them here.
In-person:
Multi-Year Financial Planning & Advocacy | Tuesday, November 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Route 403, Garrison (co-sponsored by the Putnam County Library Association | Register
Multi-year financial planning is a vital tool for library boards and directors, particularly those struggling with difficult financial conditions. It can aid decision-makers to set long-term priorities and work toward goals, rather than making choices based only on what funds are available today. This is important when resources are limited and can also be beneficial to avoiding future stress. Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State to review the Office of the State Comptroller’s multi-year financial planning process and helpful data sources to help strengthen your library’s financial position and ability to meet community needs.
Please note: PCLA Business Meeting at 5 PM, workshop begins at 5:30 PM.
This workshop is part of the MHLS Sustainable Funding & Trustee Education Series and is intended for MHLS member library trustees and directors only.
On Demand:
The MHLS Training on Demand Trustee Education Academy gives you 24/7 access to learn when it is convenient for your schedule. All topics listed below are available through this platform, day or night. A certificate of attendance is available to you upon completion of an event.
- Trustee Essentials
- Core Values & Ethics
- Policies 101
- Financial Responsibilities
- Financial Planning
- Legal Issues
- Pathways to Sustainable Funding
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards
- Facilities for the Future
- Salaries & Benefits: Strengthening the Future of Your Library by Investing in Your Staff
- The Basics of Insurance Coverage
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