Maryland Lib. Assoc.

Check out MLA’s revised Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement (bit.ly/MLA-edi) for a more inclusive MLA.

From the Maryland/Delaware Library Associations Conference in Cambridge, MD: Our Megan Janicki & Baltimore County Public Library's Julie Brophy talk libraries & economic opportunity--Libraries Build Business. @megan_janicki @LibraryPolicy @bcplinfo @MDLibraryAssoc @DeLibAssoc

Libraries share the truth and fight misinformation during a time when unreliable and false information is easily spread. Thank you, library workers, for keeping the truth alive. #LoveLibraryWorkers

Registration is open for @iSchoolUMD's annual ALA Lecture Series with ALA President @VotePattyWong! Moderated by the Chair of ALA's Council on Legislation, the conversation will focus on the future of libraries & issues facing the field - don't miss out: umd.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

MLA is please to announce its new Executive Director: Josh Stone. Read more about it here: mdlib.org/files/docs/pre…

Maryland Libraries Work with Publishers to Set “Reasonable Terms" - Press Release: mdlib.org/files/docs/pre… and MLA Statement on Maryland's Digital Content Law: mdlib.org/files/docs/pre…

Still time! Register by 7/6. Your workplace is your stage and you're invited to join us to find out how you can play your part to reengage with your work and co-workers.

Thanks to a new state law, Marylanders’ right to read just got a boost. Read more on the fact sheet here: mdlib.org/files/docs/pre…

Maryland First in Nation to Ensure Equal Access to E-books for Public Libraries: mdlib.org/files/docs/pre…

We honor the life of Margaret Carty, the long-time Executive Director of @MDLibraryAssoc. She worked tirelessly to support libraries and staff. She will be missed. [Image: Margaret Carty (L) pictured with Irene Padilla, State Librarian (R). Text: Margaret Carty, 1938-2021]

At the upcoming ALA conference (Jan 22-26): "New Directions from State and Federal Policy Makers. Maximize your Influence!" Moderated by our Chair, Committee on Legislation, Joe Thompson. I'm on the panel. @ALAConferences #alamw21 @LibraryPolicy eventscribe.net/2021/ALA-Midwi…

MLA/DLA is now a virtual conference over October 6, 2020 to January 14, 2021. If you registered in the spring, then you are already registered for MLA/DLA Virtual. If not registered, Early Bird registration runs to September 1st! Go to mladlacon.com

Advocacy Alert: The @md_lbph is having terrible problems with the delivery of materials by USPS to Maryland's blind and disabled residents. Please take a moment to ask lawmakers to intervene. cqrcengage.com/alamd/app/writ… #SaveUSPS #ada30 #advocacy @MDLibraryAssoc @LibraryPolicy

The #ALAHoldingSpace tour with @jcjeffersonjr is underway. Catch the conversations taking place with library leaders across the U.S. and join the tour: ala.org/advocacy/holdi…

MLA’s Professional Development Panel Educational Grants Subcommittee is now accepting applications for our first run of educational grants of this FY, open to MLA members of 6 months or longer! More information and the application can be found at mdlib.org/files/docs/abo…

As part of the #NLLD2020 virtual week, take 5 minutes to sign up as an advocate with us! Stay up-to-date on the latest library advocacy news by subscribing today: cqrcengage.com/alamd/app/regi…

With #NLLD2020 taking place virtually this year, we’re making it easier than ever to take action for libraries. Whether you can join us for the whole week or just one activity, all you have to do is log on. Learn more at ala.org/advocacy/nlld

.@SenatorCardin U.S. Libraries employ ~370,000 & purchase $4bil in materials yearly. Our libraries must be included in COVID19 relief legislation. As a constituent & @PGCMLS CEO I urge you to sign @SenJackReed & @SenatorCollins' letter calling for emergency library funding.

Thank you @RepRaskin for your support for Maryland’s libraries!