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MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Stronger Together

aka MLA   |   Lansing, MI   |  www.milibraries.org

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Mission

The Michigan Library Association leads the advancement of all libraries through advocacy, education and engagement. Guided by the belief that free access to information is the cornerstone of a free society, MLA has advocated for libraries on behalf of the state's residents for over 130 years. MLA defends the right to read, advocates for adequate library funding, clarifies library governance issues, promotes librarian education and works for free access of information to all residents.

Ruling year info

1969

Executive Director

Ms. Deborah Mikula

Main address

PO Box 27337

Lansing, MI 48909 USA

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EIN

38-1404517

NTEE code info

Professional Societies & Associations (B03)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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 library professionals.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Programs designed to encourage and implement educational and charitable goals through the use of literacy information resources.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

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

The Michigan Library Association has a small staff supported by a membership of over 2500 dedicated professionals who support the creation and implementation of all programming.

Financials

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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 directors
as of 09/04/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dillon Geshel

Superiorland Library Cooperative

Term: 2023 - 2025

Cathleen Russ

West Bloomfield Township Library

Randy Riley

Library of Michigan

Deborah Mikula

Michigan Library Association

Anne Heidemann

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library

Lisa Waskin

Superior District Library

Angela Badke

Michigan Tech Univeristy Opie Library

Mary Johnson

Muskegon Area District Library

Michele Howard

Traverse Area District Library

Jenny Marr

Capital Area District Library

Shaunna Martz

Kent District Library

Tashia Miller

University of Michigan Hatcher Graduate Library

Christine Peele

Detroit Public Library

Sophia Ward Brewer

Grand Rapids community College Library

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/4/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

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Disability

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