Minutes 2012–current – Missouri Library Association

2021 MACRL Annual Meeting Minutes
MACRL annual meeting 2020
12 October 2018
6 October 2017
7 October 2016
2 October 2015
9 October 2014
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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

17 hours ago

Dear Performers,All attendees of the MLA 2022 Conference (September 28-30 in Springfield MO) will be invited to attend a Performer Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to present a short sneak preview of your program, distribute promotional materials and speak with librarians from around Missouri. The Performer Showcase Selection Committee will be looking for quality programming appropriate for children, teens, and/or families at a reasonable cost to the host libraries. Please note the following details about this showcase.Due to time constraints and with the goal of providing a range of programming choices for our conference attendees, all applicants may not be scheduled to perform during the Showcase.Each performer chosen will be given ten (10) minutes, including set up and take down time, to perform for the conference attendees.A print and online directory of performers will also be published; the print directory will be distributed to all conference attendees and the online directory will be available on the MLA website. The contents for both directories will be obtained from the information you provide in your Performer Showcase application; please be as complete and accurate as possible.Performers will be provided tables to display and distribute promotional materials. Registration Types *Performance Time, Info Table, Directory Ad and Link - $130 (Please understand that if you choose this registration type and are not selected to perform, you may still attend at the Table only level and will be refunded $30, or choose to not attend and may request a full refund.)*Info Table, Directory Ad and Link - $100 *Directory Ad and Link - $60*Link only - $30 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 25 ,2022ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: August 1, 2022FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE: August 8, 2022 APPLICATION LINK: molib.wildapricot.org/event-4873873 Your completed application must be submitted by July 25, 2022, to be considered for inclusion. Please note the following information regarding the application, invoices, and payment.· This application will become a contract only upon electronic submission of this form, acceptance of your application by committee, and subsequent payment in full of all fees.· The selection committee will notify all performers of their acceptance status by August 1, 2022.· Placement in the showcase lineup will be considered secure only upon receipt of invoiced fees.· Payment of fees will not be accepted after August 8, 2022. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via email to mla@amigos.org prior to September 1, 2022. All cancellations are final. Please feel free to e-mail if you have any questions. We look forward to another great Performer Showcase this year! If you have questions, please contact Amy Held at aheld@jeffcolib.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

2 days ago

June is Rainbow Book Month,™ a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender, and asexual community. As of 2020, GLBT Book Month™ (celebrated by the American Library Association since 2015) has been renamed Rainbow Book Month™, in coordination with the Rainbow Round Table's name change in 2019. Originally established in the early 1990s by The Publishing Triangle as National Lesbian and Gay Book Month, this occasion is an opportunity for book lovers and libraries with the very best in LGBTQIA+ literature. Want to see more? The following link leads to a wealth of information! www.ala.org/rt/rrt ... See MoreSee Less

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

3 days ago

In May 2018, the Public Libraries Community of Interest (PLCI) initiated a program to encourage mentoring relationships between public library employees and new librarians. We are ready to form our second cohort of mentor and mentee pairs for 2022! Mentors and mentees will be paired early next month, and this second mentoring period will run from mid-July through November. See the deadlines for this second session below. Mentors:PLCI is looking for experienced public library employees who are interested in mentoring new librarians. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and give back to the library community. Eligible mentors must be members of the Missouri Library Association and have at least 5 years of library experience, with at least 3 years in their current field. Mentors must work or have worked in a public library and must be able to commit to at least one meeting per month during the mentoring period. Meetings may be held via Zoom or a similar platform, phone, e-mail, or in person. If you are interested in being a mentor, please fill out this Google Form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSend7dEZTA3jrijnbV2n6UaNESW-oONgL3h9TfnGakqzSMImA/viewform?usp=s...) by Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The form has a link to program guidelines at the very top.Mentees:PLCI is looking for new public librarians who are looking to learn the ropes of the public library profession and learn from an experienced professional. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the public library profession and have a seasoned library professional available to answer questions and give you insight. We will do our best to match you with someone who will help you to achieve your professional goals. Meetings may be held via Zoom or a similar platform, phone, e-mail, or in person. If you are interested in being a mentee, please fill out this Google Form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSend7dEZTA3jrijnbV2n6UaNESW-oONgL3h9TfnGakqzSMImA/viewform?usp=s...) by Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The form has a link to program guidelines at the very top.If you have additional questions, please email us at publiclibrariesci.mla@gmail.com. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSend7dEZTA3jrijnbV2n6UaNESW-oONgL3h9TfnGakqzSMImA/viewform?usp=s... ... See MoreSee Less

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

3 days ago

Position posting: Instructional Librarian, Central Methodist University, Fayette, MOmolib.org/jobline/#instruction#libraryjobs ... See MoreSee Less

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Jobline Jobline is an employment advertising service of the Missouri Library Association. If you wish to advertise a position, e-mail your ad to: mlajob@molib.org Be sure to indicate how many two-week...

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Missouri Library Association (MLA)

5 days ago

Position posting: 3 Youth Services Assistants/Associates: 2 at The Library Center and 1 at the Midtown Carnegie branch, Springfield Green County Library, Springfield, MOmolib.org/jobline/#spring#libraryjobs ... See MoreSee Less

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