Nominations for MLA Awards Accepted Year-Round

Do you know an awesome library professional or library supporter who deserves recognition for their work in Michigan libraries? You can submit a nomination for any of MLA's awards year-round. If you have someone in mind that you know deserves recognition and celebration, we encourage and welcome your submission now for any of MLA's Awards!

NEW Organizational Member Benefit: HealthiestYou

Library Directors: HealthiestYou is a new affordable option for providing your library staff with access to free healthcare! Check out this flyer that explains the program from a member's perspective or click here for a one-minute video about how the program works.

Michigan’s New Democratic Trifecta

For the first time in 40 years, the Democratic party won both legislative chambers and remained firmly seated for another four years in the executive branch with margins of more than 100,000 votes in the gubernatorial, Attorney General, and Secretary of State races.

MDHHS Library OTC COVID-19 Program Update

Thanks to library partners, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Over the Counter COVID-19 Testkit Program continues to be a success. This map shows participating libraries across the state.

The MLA Board Shuffle

In October, MLA’s President Ryan Wieber announced he was moving out of state for a new opportunity and resigned from the MLA Board. The MLA Board of Directors has appointed President-Elect Scott Duimstra to step into the role of President a little early. Scott has been engaged in public libraries for more than 18 years which has given him a broad vision of how public libraries function in Michigan. He began his career in Los Angeles Public Library as an adult services librarian and between 2005 to the present, he has moved up the ranks at the Capital Area District Library from Public Services Librarian to Training Specialist to Associate Director of Public Service to Senior Associate Director to Executive Director. Scott is well-rounded and possesses a big-picture focus and global outlook. He is a change agent, he has the ability to present, persuade and influence as evidenced by his time as the Secretary/Treasurer and short-stint as President-Elect, and he is just an overall really nice guy.

Support MLA With Year-end Giving

For those that don’t like to read….

Donate to MLA: This link…a credit card…60 seconds…and Boom! You’re done!

For those that want to take some time to absorb our appeal we have a longer version below:  

Wherever you happen to live and work in this beautiful state – we hope you think about the impact and influence that MLA has had on you and your library over the past year. Great friendships, professional successes, discoveries of help and support, and holding strong to the values that are engrained in our work during these turbulent times.  We love how connected you are to MLA!