MN Library Assoc.

Can't make it to the in-person legislative briefing at the Capitol on 2/20 at 9:15am (preferred)? Attend the MLA Library Legislative Day Online Briefing on February 19th from 4:00-4:45 pm on Zoom! Learn more and register here: mnlibraryassociation.org/events/EventDe…

Library Legislative Day is this Thursday, February 20th! Library Legislative Day at the Capitol is a time for libraries & library supporters across the state to meet with their elected officials and advocate for strong library funding, services, & more: mnlibraryassociation.org/events/EventDe…

Join MLA Lobbyist Sam Walseth and the Legislative Committee for the 2025 Legislative Kickoff/Update on this Friday, Jan. 24th at 10 am! The registration link can be found on the MLA Events page; you must be signed in to view and register for this event: mnlibraryassociation.org/events/event_l…

Three Minnesota library staff are @ALALibrary Emerging Leaders! Congratulations to Margaret Breen, Esther Jones, and Keiko Satomi! ala.org/news/2024/12/a…

Save the date for the 2025 E-Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Virtual Conference! It will be held on March 5, 2025, hosted by @MinitexMN. The deadline to submit proposals for presentations or panel discussions on e-resource related topics is January 13, 2025. minitex.umn.edu/news/professio…

Do you work at a library? The Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative is offering a set of materials to help libraries promote antibiotic stewardship. Complete a request form at redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys….

Who will be the next School Librarian of the Year? Deadline to nominate: December 18. An annual award presented by School Library Journal (SLJ) and sponsored by @Scholastic. hubs.la/Q02XF_GN0

Check out the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network! This is a collaboration of all library workers in Minnesota to share learning opportunities, foster universal library values, and to understand the MN library landscape. Find learning opportunities here: mlln.org

The Minnesota Library Foundation (MLF) is participating in Give to the Max Day! MLF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit that funds programs for leadership & professional development across the MN library community. Please consider sharing our request for donations! givemn.org/organization/M…

Help me get out of a reading rut! From the series 'Professional Help' from MPR News: mprnews.org/episode/2024/1…

Lerner Publishing Group presents Bands for the Banned: A concert to defend the freedom to read! The concert on Dec. 5th will be at 7th St Entry; proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to organizations that help communities fight book bans & challenges! first-avenue.com/event/2024-12-…

We're excited to announce that registration for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to be held April 2-5, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and online is NOW OPEN! Learn more on ACRL Insider and register by the Feb. 7, 2025, early bird deadline to save! bit.ly/3Z1aB2l #ACRL2025

Apply for this third round of #LTCAccess grant funding by December 11th to receive a $10k or $20k grant to expand accessibility services at your library: bit.ly/3ZgFFM0

Check out this list of library professional development opportunities taking place from November 2024 through May 2025 that are available through Level Up! The Level Up! website is your source for library-related professional development information: minitex.umn.edu/news/professio…

🗳️ Today is #ElectionDay—our democracy is at stake. #UniteAgainstBookBans with libraries, schools, families, and concerned readers across the US to protect the #FreedomToRead and VOTE for pro-library, anti-book banning candidates this #Election2024: uniteagainstbookbans.org/vote/

Attend the MLA legislative post-election update on Friday, Nov. 8th at 10 am via Zoom! The update includes a report from MLA Lobbyist Sam Walseth, a review of the MLA Legislative Priorities for 2025, and the next steps in the legislative process. Register: mnlibraryassociation.org/events/event_l…

There's less than ONE WEEK until this year's general election! Are you #ReaderVoterReady? Check out our tools and resources to get your community ready for Tuesday's election: ala.org/advocacy/reade…

Registration is open for the 2024 ELM Expo! This event from @MinitexMN will be held on Nov. 8th in St. Paul, and takes a close look at the resources available in eLibrary Minnesota (ELM). Learn more and register here: minitex.umn.edu/news/elibrary-…

Minnesota Libraries Rock! Thank you for letting me share some thoughts on “Cultivating Library Advocacy by Empowering Communities of Care” today! I am overjoyed to have been in community with so many amazing library practitioners! #LibraryLife #HappyMaking

Enjoying some #LibraryTourism at the Rochester Public Library before connecting and growing at the @MNlibraries Conference! Grateful for the staff, collections, services, and support provided by this excellent institution! #LibraryLife #LibrariesTransform