It gives a lot of information including how much energy is being produced by the array, and what is being saved in environmental impact.

Upper Hudson Library System Presents Annual Library Service Awards

Albany, NY (June 26) -- The Upper Hudson Library System presented its library service awards at their 53rd annual dinner at the Century House in Latham, NY earlier this month. UHLS Board President Mary Muller said, "The public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer Counties are changing lives every day and the Upper Hudson Library System highlights this transformative work through our annual awards program."

See the press release and the list of award winners here

Position Announcement: Library Director
Brunswick Community Library

The Brunswick Community Library is seeking an energetic and creative leader with a passionate commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director.

The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the overall operation and management of the Library. Duties include, but are not limited to; planning and implementation of library programs and services, fiscal oversight and budget management, supervision of library personnel, and management of the library facility. As an official representative of the library to the Brunswick Community, the Library Director demonstrates an enthusiasm for community engagement and establishes effective working relationships throughout the community.

See the full announcement here

Children’s, tween, and teen programs in UHLS libraries are now more accessible than ever! Libraries in Upper Hudson Library System have pooled their programs in one program calendar, available at http://events-ys.uhls.org/. Users can search by date, location, or age categories.

Public libraries offer scores of activities during summer months to interest kids and teens in reading and help them combat “summer learning loss.” Kids who don’t read much over the summer can lose significant skills and return to school behind their peers. The joint program calendar makes finding a fun, free library event in UHLS libraries for children easy for parents.

• Access the joint youth services program calendar here.
• See a list of local public libraries here.
• More about summer learning loss and libraries here.

Upper Hudson Library System and Mohawk Valley Library System present:

Beyond a Rainbow Booklist: Serving LGBTQ Youth in Your Library

August 28, 2014

Guilderland Public Library

2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland NY

9:00 am networking, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm workshop

LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.) youth, like all young people, deserve a library environment that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. This collaborative workshop will provide ideas, strategies and suggested policies that will help us make our libraries places where LGBTQ youth and their families find helpful guides, information, and books that reflect their experience.

Position announcement: Library Director
RCS Community Library (Ravena, NY)

The Board of Trustees of the RCS Community Library seeks an energetic, passionate and experienced leader to continue its commitment to quality public library service for the vibrant communities of Ravena, Coeymans, and Selkirk in southern Albany County, NY.

A School District Public Library serving a user population of 14,000, the RCS Community Library is governed by a seven-member elected board of trustees and has a total annual operating budget of $500,000. The Library recently relocated to a newly renovated 9,100 sf facility and is currently engaged in the planning and fundraising process to update the furniture and fixtures for the library. The library's circulation, library visits, and program attendance have all significantly increased since the library opened in its new location. The Board is looking for a Director to continue this upward trajectory and to help lead the library into a new era of community connection.

See full announcement here

Anticipated vacancies due to retirement:

Bethlehem Public Library is currently seeking two creative, enthusiastic and progressive team leaders. The Department Heads will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage community members and staff in an effort to support the library's mission and commitment to excellent customer service.

We anticipate two vacancies, the Head of Circulation and Technical Services and Head of Adult Services.

The department heads will be expected to apply modern best practices and willingness to explore new service models to improve user experience. The department heads will participate with the library's management team and collaborate regularly with other departments.

See the full announcement here

2014 dates for the CORE Trustee Training for New Library Trustees

UHLS offers regular sessions of the CORE Trustee Training program for new member Library Trustees and Library Directors and Trustees that were unable to attend their library's CORE program. This program is open to Trustees and Library Directors of all UHLS libraries.

We will offer the program quarterly in January, April, July, and October (specific dates to be announced each year). The sessions will start at 6:30pm in the large meeting room at UHLS (28 Essex St. Albany, NY 12206).

2014 sessions:

Wednesday, January 15
Tuesday, April 8
Thursday, July 17
Tuesday, October 7

Please contact Heidi Fuge at UHLS (heidi@uhls.lib.ny.us or 437-9880 x221) to register for the next session.

Please contact Tim Burke at UHLS (tim.burke@uhls.lib.ny.us or 437-9880 x222) if you have any questions about the CORE program.

The goal of the CORE program is to create a common understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and core values of successful library trustees to ensure that each library is operating from a strong foundation. I am proud to report that we have 100% participation in the CORE training from our member libraries. Thank you for your support of this important initiative. Please make it a priority to ensure that all new library trustees have the opportunity to participate in this training program.

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