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

2014 Summer Reading Program Workshop/Unworkshop
Thursday, February 6, 2014
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany-Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211

9:30 – 3:30 (Registration & networking begins at 9:00)

Fizz, Boom, Plan! is our theme for this workshop which will spark many ideas for SRP in your own library! Following last year’s successful unworkshop segments, we’ll again spend some of the day in sessions with topics we’ll choose collaboratively. You will attend and help to create whatever sessions interest you. (We’ll ask you for your topic ideas when we confirm your registration.) Join us for a fun, creative, idea-filled day with your most lively peers!

Flyer and Registration Form (PDF)

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.

Job opening: Library Director, Watervliet Public Library

The Watervliet Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative leader with a deep commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director.

A municipal public library serving a user population of 10,000, the Watervliet Public Library is governed by a five-member board of trustees and has a total operating budget of just under $100,000. The Library is currently engaged in the planning phase of a building project for a major addition that will add 1,000+ square feet to the current facility. In the past five years circulation, library visits, and program attendance have all significantly increased. We are looking for a Director to continue this upward trajectory and help us plan for the future.

The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the operation and management of the Library. Duties include collection, service, and program planning intended to improve library services to the community; budget management; supervision of staff and volunteers; public relations; fund raising; and grant writing.

This is a part-time position working 25-30 hours per week with a salary of $35,000. The position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills, familiarity with current library technologies, and a positive and professional attitude. Experience in library collection and program development, staff and volunteer supervision, budgeting, and facility management is also highly desirable. Fund-raising and grant writing skills will be considered a plus.

To apply please email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to trustees@watervlietpubliclibrary.org

The application deadline is November 29, 2013.

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