2011 Annual Reports are due from each member library on February 17, 2012, and the software is available for you to enter your data:

• Login here
• MHLS Tips for Answering Questions
• Instructions revised 1/6/12
• Questions revised 1/6/12
• 2011 Changes revised 1/6/12
• Software requirements & info about functionality Bibliostat Collect is best viewed using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 1.5 or higher or any other Web browser compatible with these browsers.
• Getting Started Tutorial: Logging in & entering data (includes adding groups, notes & flags)
• Finishing Up Tutorial: What to do after completing all sections (includes viewing edit checks, viewing all required unanswered questions & submitting)

Advocacy Boot Camp in February! Everyone at the library can help get the word out about the value of the library and the System. The more we all work together to help our communities understand the essential nature of public library service and the high return on investment taxpayers receive the better off our libraries, and our communities, will be!

Frontline Advocacy Boot Camp: This session is appropriate for directors and staff that work directly with the public.
o Wednesday, February 1st @MHLS Auditorium, 10:00am - 12:00pm

o Tuesday, February 14th @Philmont Public Library, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Advocacy Boot Camp for Trustees:
o Tuesday, February 28th @Kingston Library, 10:00am - 12:00pm

o Wednesday, February 29th @Starr Library in Rhinebeck, 4:30 - 6:30pm