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
