2013 MLA Professional Development Lineup

 

Transition in Collections: Print to Digital

March 8, Michigan State University, East Lansing

This workshop will focus on understanding emerging trends in digital resources available to public, school, and academic libraries. This informative event will provide insight into the transition from print to digital collections that is occurring in our libraries. #MLA13P2D

 

Spring Institute

April 11-12, Lexington Hotel, Lansing

This 2-day conference brings together children and teen service librarians under one roof to share, learn, and experience what it takes to drive a valuable department. #MLA13SI

 

Directors’ Summit

April 26, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Lansing

Directors’ Summit is a valuable 1-day event designed to bring to the forefront discussion, observation, planning, and action on hot issues to guide the future of Michigan libraries and librarians. #MLA13DS

 

Leadership and Management Success

May 3, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Explore topics such as managing people, working with boards or higher administration, project management, introduction to finance, time management, and more. #MLA13MNG

 

Applied Technologies & Trends

May 10, Davenport University, Grand Rapids

Explore trends in technologies that today’s library, librarians, and patrons are experiencing and discover how to apply them in real world environment. #MLA13Tech

 

Academic Libraries Conference

May 16-17, Park Place Hotel, Traverse City

Academic Libraries is a premier event to share best practices, emerging trends, career advancement, mentorship, and future goals for academic libraries and librarians alike. #MLA13AL

 

The Library as Place

May 31, Novi Public Library, Novi

As the role of the library continues to evolve, Michigan libraries are the catalysts for building a strong community and preserving local history and culture. This brand new workshop will help libraries rethink public spaces while collaborating with local partners. #MLA13Place

 

2013 Annual Conference

October 16-18, Lansing Center and Radisson Hotel, Lansing

This 3-day conference features renowned keynotes, jury-selected programming for all librarians, an exhibition, and an ideal environment to network with colleagues and strategic partners. #MLA13AC