MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Michigan Library Association works to support libraries and library professionals. We address funding and sustainability issues, monitor laws that impact libraries and their patrons, increase library visibility and enhance education and networking opportunities for library personnel.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Annual Conference
Furthers education and literacy goals of the organization through shared experiences with member literacy professionals.
Continued Education
Programs designed to encourage and implement educational and charitable goals through the use of literacy information resources.
Advocacy
MLA advocates on behalf of libraries and library issues by educating members, trustees, friends and elected officials about library issues critical to libraries such as free access to information and library funding.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1) Provide High Quality Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities
2) Provide Great Member Value
3) Be a Forum for Collaboration, Cooperation and Partnerships
4) Be a Statewide Voice and Advocacy Network
5) Be Stable and Sustainable
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Annual Priorities 2019 - 2020
Legislative And Advocacy Committee Charge
Monitors legislative and policy issues that impact libraries and makes policy recommendations to the Board. Develops legislative strategy on priority policy issues. Works closely with MLA lobbyist. Annual Priorities (also see Legislative Plan): •Advocate to protect state aid to libraries and MeL.•Protect millage elections in key months•Tax Tribunal and Big Box Stores solutions•NARCAN hold harmless •Develop a response to parallel ordinances for penal fines or replacing penal fine revenue.•Tax Increment Financing Authorities, Brownfields, etc.•Relationship development between legislators and library directors/trustees
Membership and Communications/Marketing Charge
Oversees all MLA membership, communications and marketing. Develop a comprehensive annual communications plan to promote all member benefits and value. Implements the annual plan to retain members and recognize/celebrate membership. •Weekly and Monthly Communications•Develop and implement a comprehensive annual communications plan that incorporates the MLA email updates, website and social media and promotes member value.•Develop a Year-End review/Annual Report.•Implement the annual membership retention plan including monthly member spotlights.•Explore Drupal website upgrade from 5-6. •Promotion of MLA Awards, Pletz Award, Thumbs Up!, Mitten and oversight and promotion.
Professional Development and Networking Committee Charge
Work with MLA staff as a team to maintain oversight and assure a high standard of quality professional development experiences. Assure that work groups develop and produce targeted, professional development experiences. Assure that work groups have clearly defined learning outcomes.
October 15-17, 2019 Annual Conference
March 19-20, 2020 Spring Institute
April 3, 2020 Coaching and Evaluating your Staff: Are you prepared to manage?
April 20, 2020 Community Collaborations: The Library as a Social Service Nexus: Homelessness, addiction, housing, domestic violence all require resources. How can your librarians learn about the agencies and services available to provide the best resources to your patrons?
May 1, 2020 How to Advance Your Career
May 15, 2020Dismantling Institutional Racism from the Inside
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Michigan Library Association has a small staff supported by a membership of over 1700 dedicated professionals who support the creation and implementation of all programming.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Halfway through the year, we have had a successful Annual Conference with over 550 persons in attendance in Novi, MI. Our planning for next year is already underway, supported by over 150 members.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Board of directorsas of 05/24/2022
Ryan Wieber
Kalamazoo Public Library
Term: 2021 - 2023
Jennifer Dean
University of Detroit Mercy
Scott Duimstra
Capital Area District Library
Mollie Freier
Northern Michigan University
Cathleen Russ
Troy Public Library
Ryan Wieber
Kalamazoo Public Library
Randy Riley
Library of Michigan
Deborah Mikula
Michigan Library Association
Dillon Geshel
Superiorland Library Cooperative
Kate Van Auken
White Pine Library Cooperative
Tim Gleisner
Library of Michigan
Anne Heidemann
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library
Loretta Hunter
Wayne County Community College Library
Jessica Keyser
Grosse Point Public Library
Kristin Shelley
East Lansing Public Library
Lisa Waskin
Superior District Library
Shannon Torres
MAME
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