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Job Posting – Librarian I (Adult Services), The Community Library, Cobleskill

The Community Library in Cobleskill is seeking an energetic, creative and engaging professional with vision to excite adult patrons with diverse and appropriate workshops, classes, and programs. A complete job description, including salary range and benefits, is available here. Interested candidates MUST submit a civil service employment application, library degree college transcript, and a resume […]

Job Posting – Youth Services Librarian, Amsterdam Free Library

The Amsterdam Free Library is hiring a full time youth services librarian. The individual in this position will be responsible for all children’s and teen services, programming, and activities. A complete job description, including salary range and benefits, is available here. All applications must be submitted by email amslib@mvls.info and include a letter of interest, […]

Free Webinar – AI On the (GLAM) Job

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMPlace: Online at https://www.senylrc.org/event/ai-on-the-glam-job/Cost: Free (select Capital District Library Council as your ESLN Council when registering) A review of how the law impacts use of AI at work in libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions. Written material: guidance and template language for Personnel Manuals and policies (both for using, and for […]

Job Posting – Curator of Exhibitions and Collections (Part-Time), Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library

The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library has an opening for a part-time Curator of Exhibitions and Collections. The complete job description, including salary range and benefits, is available here. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume with two-three professional references, and three writing samples (the strongest samples will indicate evidence of primary and secondary source […]

Workshop – Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries

Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Questar III BOCES Central Office, 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton, NY 12033Presenter: Howard MoodyCost: Free Questar III BOCES is inviting public library staff who work with children to attend the Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries workshop on August 7 from at […]

Meetings and Minutes

2025 Meeting Schedule – Nov 21, 2024 – Nov 20, 2025 July 17, 2025 Agenda, P&L May 2025, P&L June 2025, May Treasurer’s Report, June Treasurer’s Report, GSR Committee Minutes 5/7/25, GSR Committee Minutes 5/28/25, Conflict of Interest Policy 2025 Draft, MVLS BOT Ethics Statement, MVLS Bylaws Amendment July Meeting Notice, Director’s Report May 15, […]

Outreach Resources

Local Networks 2-1-1 Northeastern New York Call  211 to answer confidential questions about Human Services in these counties: Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Schoharie, Columbia, Greene, Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Washington, Warren, and Hamilton. Operators are available 24/7 to refer information about agencies and organizations that can help you. Domestic Violence Information Center-Schoharie County Resources and information to empower and […]

Outreach Services

Coordinated Outreach Services Program Coordinated Outreach Council Minutes MVLS provides services to persons who reside in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie counties and who are educationally disadvantaged; members of culturally diverse groups in need of special library services; unemployed and in need of job placement assistance; living in areas that are underserved by a library; […]

Plan of Service

MVLS Services Resource sharing including cooperative purchasing, interlibrary loan and delivery An integrated library computer system with full network and workstation support Specialized services to specific groups including adult literacy and TASC students, people with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged and those institutionalized Early literacy, family literacy, children’s and teen services Programs for adult learners including […]

Free Webinar – Training the Accidental Trainer

Date: Wednesday, June 01 AND June 08, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Place: Online at https://cdlc.libcal.com/event/9193964 Presenter: Community Tech Network Cost: Free Please note: When you register for this program, you are committing to attending TWO session: June 1 and June 8, 10:00 – 11:30 am. This training is prioritized for CDLC members […]