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MLA 2024 Annual Conference PRESS PLAY

Registration for MLA 2024 Annual Conference and Small and Strategic Pre-conference is OPEN! This October 15 -18, PRESS PLAY and join the Michigan library community at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City.

Full Conference Early Bird registration is $300 for MLA members! Visit milibraries.org/annual-conference to check out the schedule at a glance, breakout sessions, special events, and featured speaker lineup, and register today for the best rates!

Conference Venue and Hotel

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
www.grandtraverseresort.com

Reserve your room early as rooms sometimes sell out! Rooms starting at $219/night. Discounted rate not available after September 14, 2024. Call (800) 968-7352 and identify yourself as a part of the MLA group to receive discounted rate.

Breakout Sessions

We are excited to share an incredible lineup of education sessions to help attendees fast-forward to the future of libraries, rewind to reflect on the foundations of the profession, and pause for wellness and self-care. Visit us on the web to view session descriptions and learning outcomes.

Fast Forward to the Future of Libraries at sessions on emerging trends, technologies, and innovative practices that are shaping the future of libraries. Learn about forward-thinking ideas and strategies for adaptation and growth.

Rewind and Reflect on the Foundations of the Profession at sessions exploring the core values, principles, and historical significance of librarianship. Understand how past practices inform present-day approaches and strategies for preserving the essence of the profession.

Pause for Wellness and Self-Care at sessions that provide practical strategies, resources, and techniques for promoting well-being and achieving work-life balance. Curate your playlist of sessions, and PRESS PLAY as we explore, engage, and inspire each other to navigate a dynamic professional landscape! Not sure what breakout sessions to attend? Get some inspiration from these playlists created by the conference workgroup.

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Small and Strategic Pre-conference

The Small and Strategic Pre-conference will be held on October 15, 2024, ahead of the MLA 2024 Annual Conference at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. The pre-conference is for library staff from Michigan’s small and rural libraries, providing an opportunity for these dedicated library workers to network, learn, and discuss the concerns and needs specific to small libraries.

Registration is only $55 for MLA members and is limited to 100 attendees.

Pre-conference Registration for staff from class 1, 2 and 3 libraries as well as statewide organizations is open now! Registration for staff from all libraries opens after Friday, August 2, 2024.

Note, you do not have to attend the annual conference to register for the pre-conference.

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