Maryland Library Association provides opportunities for professional development & advocates principles & issues related to librarianship & library service.
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/register…
ALT UMD College of Information Studies Presents the ALA Lecture Series. April 27, 2022 - 6pm Eastern. Moderator: Joe Thompson, Speaker: Patricia (Patty) Wong, President American Library Association. ALA American Library Association, UMD College of Information Studies [Pictures of Joe Thompson and President Wong]
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.
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@LibraryPolicyeventscribe.net/2021/ALA-Mid…
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
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/about/e…
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/reg…
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.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries and their staff continue to serve our communities. This National Library Week, visit your local branch's website for digital materials, check out online programming, get a digital library card, and say #ThankYouLibraries!