2012 Transition in Collections: Print to Digital - Books Bytes and Beyond, March 16
Join us to explore the emerging trends in digital resources as they are used in public, school, and academic libraries. Issues relating to assessing quality and usefulness as well as licensing, managing, and maintenance of digital resources will be discussed. Participants will gain a greater understanding of emerging trends in the digital resources available to public, school, and academic libraries and a greater understanding of how to maximize the value of digital resources.
2012 Director's Summit - Bridging the Gap: Leading Across Boundaries, April 9
Our theme, “Bridging the Gap: Leading Across Boundaries,” is the title of a thought provoking work authored by our keynote speaker, Russell Linden. Our summit is a reflection of the current political and social climate in Michigan which demands publically funded agencies to cooperate, collaborate and consolidate to produce the biggest bang from limited levels of fiscal support. It’s also a recognition that as Governor Snyder seeks to reinvent Michigan, libraries must be at the table, building strategic relationships and telling stories about library outcomes and value to secure support. Through this summit you will learn methods to create and encourage a mindset for change. We will engage our participants in conversations which provoke, stimulate and enlighten all so that we can be in front of this pendulum of change.
2012 Small Business, Big Returns: Connecting Entrepreneurs with Michigan’s Libraries, April 27
Librarians are constantly looking for new ways to connect to our communities and demonstrate our value. However, there is one area of librarianship which we consistently neglect: business librarianship. At this upcoming workshop librarians with little to no experience in business will be able to connect with fellow librarians who have already fought the battle you are now fighting. You will learn from actual entrepreneurs of SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Businesses” about their needs as entrepreneurs and business research. You will hear community business resource people speak about the ways each supports small business and entrepreneurship locally.
Applied Technologies and Trends: Amp it Up - Patron Engagement Tech, May 18
The 2012 Applied Technology and Trends workshop will focus on technologies that libraries can use to engage with their communities. Attend the 2012 MLA Applied Technology and Trends workshop for presentations and hands-on demonstrations focused on using technology to connect with your patrons. Keynote speaker, Matt Goldner is the OCLC Product and Technology Advocate for the library community. His keynote address will touch on technology, user experience and future directions, with a spotlight on technology for library outreach and user engagement as well as the future of technology in libraries.
MLA Leadership Development - Don't Manage Your Project: Lead It!
Join us at a one day workshop on February 16, 2012, focusing on the fundamental skills of project management: outcomes-based planning, implementation, and data-driven evaluation.
Workshop participants will understand the basics of project management.
- Participants will develop various tools for their project management toolbox.
- Participants will analyze their and others' project management case studies for lessons learned.
View the schedule and speakers.
