Mohawk Valley Library System

The MVLS Public Services Consultant works with public libraries in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady and Schoharie counties, and with community partners, contributing toward library public services supporting the following family, youth services and outreach goals: Members of all population groups recognize the public library as an asset for promoting the public good through education, recreation and […]

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As we all learn to adapt to this ‘work from home’ environment, MVLS is committed to doing whatever we can to keep library staff at all levels engaged and learning. We’ll keep updating this list of options as we find them. NEW! Colorado State Library’s Library Creation and Learning Site: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/ NEW! Ohio Reference Excellence […]

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MVLS is monitoring the quickly evolving COVID-19 situation and looking to experts such as the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and New York State Department of Health for guidance. We advise libraries to also consult their local county health departments for additional information. We also advise libraries to refer to resources from the New York Library Association, […]

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Over the next few months, children’s areas in Johnstown, Middleburgh and Schoharie will be transformed into Picture Book Cities! What is a Picture Book City? It’s is a collection of picture books and age-appropriate non-fiction arranged in ‘neighborhoods’ by subject. Color coded labels make it easy to identify books in the same neighborhood. Want books about fairies and […]

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