Michigan Library Association

MLA 2025 Board Election Results

The votes are in! MLA held elections from March 31– April 21. This year MLA members voted for an MLA President-elect and four Member-at-Large Board positions.

One of the benefits and responsibilities of membership is the opportunity to vote for the leadership of the association. Thank you to all MLA members who voted.

And, many thanks to all the candidates for demonstrating leadership by agreeing to run. Our new Directors will serve for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.

Meet MLA's new Directors!

Gov. Whitmer's Appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees

On August 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.

Michigan Library Millages August Election Results

Check out our roundup of the August 6, 2024 election results for millage issues on ballots around the state. There were 42 millage questions on the ballots and 38 of these passed. We are proud of the library boards, staff, and supporters for their work on these campaigns and their dedication to supporting their libraries. The Library of Michigan provides a listing of Public Library Millage Election Results from 2010 to the present, including the library millage type, if the millage is new, a renewal or a renewal with an increase, the number of yes and no votes, the term, and the year it takes effect. View the results (pdf)

MLA Board Leadership Update: Jenny Marr Assumes Role as President

Jenny Marr headshot With Dillon Geshel’s recent resignation from the MLA Board to take on the role of Interim Executive Director, the MLA Board of Directors has unanimously approved Jenny Marr’s transition into the role of President ahead of schedule. Marr, who previously served as President-Elect, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing MLA’s mission during this time of transition.

MLA Welcomes New Staff

Mackenzie headshot “Hi, I’m Mackenzie — a proud Michigan native and recent Michigan State grad! In my free time I enjoy skiing and being outdoors. I’m so excited to be working with MLA!” – Mackenzie Hanfland, MLA Event Coordinator

The MLA staff are welcoming a new member to our team this month! We are pleased to announce that Mackenzie Hanfland has joined the MLA staff this week as our new Event Coordinator! Mackenzie is a recent graduate from Michigan State and will be working with Amber Sheerin, who is moving into a new role as Program Director. “I am so excited to welcome Mackenzie to the MLA team and work alongside her as we continue to grow MLA events and professional development opportunities for our members,” said Amber Sheerin, MLA Program Director. “My role will continue to work on our events and help support our great conference workgroups, but is expanding to take on some new responsibilities, so Mackenzie’s experience and expertise will be a great asset to our organization.”

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