In a unanimous vote of the MLA board on September 13, 2024, we have contracted with and engaged Alliance for Library Impact, led by co-founders, Amanda Standerfer and Cindy Fesemyer.  This division of their company, Fast Forward Libraries, was founded in 2022 and specializes in serving the unique needs of library-support organizations to help build their capacity and the capacity of the libraries they serve. Their three-pronged approach – Learn, Dream, and Do will guide us for the next six months as we begin the process of asking questions, gaining insight and engaging our members, volunteers, board, and staff in how MLA should position ourselves as the future unfolds.

Everything will begin in October when Amanda and Cindy start to interact with MLA members at MLA’s Annual Conference “Press Play” in Traverse City. Stay tuned for more details.