MHLS will hold two Summer Programming Roundtables in April to help youth services staff optimize their summer reading programs this year! Join us for a lively discussion about making the most out of summer programming at your library.Gather new tips, program ideas and advice from others doing what you do.

About the Session:

Guest presenter Bobbi Clapp, Certified Reading Specialist and Coordinator of the former MHLS Health Information Project teen program. Facilitated by Merribeth Advocate, MHLS Assistant Director and Kerstin Cruger, MHLS Marketing & Program Assistant.  

About the Session: New York State library initiatives are shifting their focus to year-round experiences that support summer programming and family literacy. Easy ways to achieve this for kids age 12 through teens and their families in your community will be discussed.

Learn the science behind reaching and motivating teens, the traits all stages of teen development have in common, and how to be relevant and responsive. Come prepared to share your best summer program idea for kids age 12 through teens!

Register online for one or both programs at http://calendar.midhudson.org/  

The State Library has provided an archived version of its recent webinar titled "Best Practices for Delivering Workforce Development Services in Public Libraries": http://bit.ly/WVEq1d  

Free customizable print and digital public service announcements (PSAs) featuring author, editor and library and literacy advocate Caroline Kennedy are available on the National Library Week website, ala.org/nlw.  Kennedy is the Honorary Chair of National Library Week 2013 (April 14-20). Librarians can download the PSAs, which also feature the 2013 National Library Week theme, Communities matter @ your library, for use in local newspapers, library newsletters, websites and blogs. ALA offers customization of the print PSA; a library's logo can be added at no cost.  More information is on the National Library Week webpage: ala.org/nlw

Two Job Openings at the Olive Free Library in West Shokan (Ulster County):

Part-Time Library Program Coordinator:

The Library is seeking a part-time coordinator of programs for children and adults for the library. Duties include coordinating summer reading program, creating innovative learning and experiential programs, working with volunteers, working at library events, creating publicity for programs and supporting other library operations.

Required qualifications: Friendly, creative, and comfortable presenting to large groups of people. Marketing and communications experience. Tech savvy, with experience in at least one of the Adobe Creative Suite software programs, Windows OS, and MS Office, and social networking sites. College graduate in relevant field of study. Primarily afternoons, evenings and weekend hours.12-20 hours per week. $13-$16 per hour depending upon experience. Send resume and cover letter to:

Katie Scott-Childress, director@olivefreelibrary.org 

Part-Time Library Clerk to perform routine circulation desk duties and other tasks to support the functions of the library. Friendly, patient, reliable and customer-service-oriented, hours include Friday afternoon and evenings, and some Saturdays. 10-15 hours per week with possible additional hours. Computer proficiency a must. College graduate preferred. Starting pay $10 per hour. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Katie Scott-Childress, director@olivefreelibrary.org 

Two Job Openings at the LaGrange Library (Dutchess County):

Part-Time Program/Outreach Coordinator (19-25 hours a week, including some evenings and Saturdays) needed at LaGrange Library to plan, coordinate and facilitate all adult programming and community outreach. Some circulation duties are required. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, outgoing, energetic, creative, flexible, detail oriented, tech savvy, digitally literate and have a good sense of humor. They must also enjoy working with people and be committed to providing exemplary customer service. Apply to Lisa Karim, Director at lkarim@laglib.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 12.

Part-Time Circulation Clerk (19-24 hours a week, including some evenings and Saturdays) needed at LaGrange Library. Applicants must be friendly, flexible, helpful, detail oriented, enjoy working with the public, committed to providing exemplary customer service, able to multi-task and have a good sense of humor. Additionally, being tech savvy and digitally literate is essential. Knowledge of Millennium is a plus. Apply to Lisa Karim, Director at lkarim@laglib.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 12.