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MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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

Mission

Helping libraries and library professionals succeed. 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 100 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

3410 Belle Chase Way Ste 100

Lansing, MI 48911 USA

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EIN

38-1404517

NTEE code info

Professional Societies & Associations (B03)

IRS filing requirement

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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

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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 05/24/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

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

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/24/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

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Disability

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