Information in this post was provided by MLA conference committee.
Minnesota Library Association registration is still open for the
2013 Annual Conference: “Libraries ROCK!”
St. Cloud, MN – The 2013 Annual Conference will be held October 10-11 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The conference equips library staff with new ideas and tools to stay up-to-date, innovate, and succeed in their careers. This year’s theme is “Libraries ROCK!”
This year’s headline and featured presenters include:
- Kee Malesky, National Public Radio librarian, with Sasha Aslanian, senior reporter at MPR
- Overdue Media’s Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum
- Erin McKean, founder of Wordnik
- The Geek Girls
- Author Mary Sharratt
- Author Laura Salas
New for 2013 is the Talkin’ ’Bout My Generation mini-conference focused on library services for older adults, featuring hands-on activities, displays, and breakout sessions with:
- Diantha Schull, author of 50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action
- Brain Fitness – Keeping brains sharp; public libraries and the Alzheimer’s Association working together
- Maura O’Malley, presenting Encore: Libraries, the Arts, and Older Adults
- Joyce Yukawa, presenting Finding the Fires that Burn Within: A Community-Based Framework for Developing Older Adult Services
The 2013 Annual Conference offers more than 60 sessions across nine simultaneous tracks (Administration & Leadership; Authors, Literature, and Programming; Children & Young Adults; Collection Management & Technical Services; Digital Information & Technologies; Diversity; Professional Development; Public Services; Library Trustees & Friends), Appy Hour breakfast showcase, a silent auction fundraiser, countless networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall with more than 40 vendors showcasing library products and services. New features this year include a Battle of the Bands Trivia Night and a member directory photo booth.