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Written by Kristin Shelley, 2018-2019 MLA President   
Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:00 AM

President's Update - April 11, 2019

MLA 2018-19 President Kristin Shelley

It is National Library Week! Since 1958, libraries across the country have been celebrating National Library Week by acknowledging our patrons, staff, and all the innovative and engaging services we provide our communities. The American Library Association established this year’s theme as Libraries = Strong Communities.

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Written by Gail Madziar, MLA Executive Director   
Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:00 AM

Effective Succession Planning

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Succession planning continues to be a popular topic at the MLA office as we await the selection of a new executive director. In addition, I continue to observe a growing number of library director openings as well as several Coops in search of new leadership.

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Written by Leslie A. Warren, Dean, Library and Instructional Support, Northern Michigan University   
Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:00 AM

Education, Creativity & Community - What I Learned at SXSW EDU

Last month I attended SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. It's from the same family of festivals/events that brings us the big SXSW music festival. This was my first time attending and it probably won't be my last. The conference was probably more diverse than anything else that I attend. In general, the content was at the broad intersection of education, creativity, and community. Participants and speakers were from K-12, higher ed, non-profits, corporations, teachers, administrators, students, vendors, etc. primarily from the US, but also global. https://www.sxswedu.com/

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Monday, April 01, 2019 12:00 AM

2019 Literary Awards Top Titles

Girl reading on top of pile of books

The 2019 Mitten, YouPer and Thumbs Up! award selection group members worked throughout the year spending thousands of hours reading, reviewing and ranking hundreds of books to establish their lists of the top titles published in 2018. We look forward to revealing the winners and honor books this October at the MLA 2019 Annual Conference in Novi!

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News - Advocacy
Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:00 AM

MLA Advocacy - March 28, 2019

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House Passes Library Protection for Narcan Use

On a 106 to 0 vote the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 4366 and 4367 which would provide liability protection for libraries when providing the life-saving opioid antidote naloxone, common brand name Narcan, to an overdosing patron. The bills are now headed for the Senate.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:00 AM

MLA 2019-2020 Call for Volunteers

The 2019-2020 Call for Volunteers is now open! Take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in the Michigan library community. Develop your leadership skills and grow your professional network by volunteering to serve on a committee or work group. If you're interested in growing personally or professionally, we have a place for you.

All members are welcome to participate. Online sign-up is available through April 19.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 AM

MLA 2019-2020 Board of Directors Election

MLA will hold elections for the Board of Directors April 8 - April 22. This year MLA members will vote for an MLA President-elect and four member-at-large board positions. These positions will serve for a three-year term beginning July 2019 and ending June 2022.

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