MLA 2020 Virtual Conference Archives

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Ask the Lawyer: So, What Do You Want to Know About Library Law?

Do you have a question about library law? Come and join Clare Membiela and Anne Seurynck to talk about library law issues.

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Tangible Disease-Control Strategies for Libraries

At the moment, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely changed how we do just about everything. Subsequently, the built environment should adapt as well. Over the years, ideas like accessibility, sustainability, and resiliency have all become common issues to address during the design of one’s surroundings. Disease control will likely be the next major consideration. A proper response to the COVID-19 pandemic may appear to only rely on the mass application of six-foot radii, but reducing pathogen exchange pathways and mechanisms are, in reality, far more complex. This session will help analyze libraries comprehensively, identifying tangible strategies to create healthier environments, responsive to crises, agile to manage contagions.

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Program and Funding Opportunities for Your Library

Curious about the way your library can receive funds for programming? Ready to take part in a statewide reading program or host a traveling exhibit? In an interactive session tailored to the needs of libraries, Michigan Humanities staff will highlight available programs and grants, including the Great Michigan Read, Museum on Main Street, Prime Time Family Reading Time, and Community Conversations programs and the Arts and Humanities Touring Grants, Action Grants, and Humanities Grants.

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LIP SYNC (Library Internship Program, Shared? Yes! Needed? Correct!)

Demand for qualified librarians has increased, yet recent graduates do not always have relevant library experience. This can prevent them from finding library jobs after graduation. Making the situation worse, many libraries can’t afford to hire an intern. SLC and its member libraries decided to address this problem by creating a shared internship program to increase direct library experience for students and provide libraries with the opportunity to mentor a student and grow their skills.

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purple background with text: Between the Lines: Using Local Authors to Engage Patrons in Local History and Culture

Between the Lines: Using Local Authors to Engage Patrons in Local History and Culture

You may see them at the grocer's or at a local event. But they are more than meets the eye. These four authors will share how their stories made them stars in their communities thanks to their local libraries. Libraries are valuable connectors to local history and culture. Find out what some libraries have done to highlight their local authors...and inspire others.

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