MLA 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOME | SMALL & STRATEGIC PRE-CONFERENCE HOME REGISTRATION | VENUE INFORMATION | SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE | FEATURED SPEAKERS | BREAKOUT SESSIONS | SPECIAL EVENTS | LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | VENDOR AND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES | MLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE HISTORY MLA Small & Strategic Pre-Conference Featured SpeakersOpening KeynoteYOU: the Secret to Library SuccessStart off your conference with a rousing talk from Michigan-favorite Maxine Bleiweis. She’s come to the Mitten state to help library directors succeed, and now she’s back with tips and tricks to give you the confidence to be the best you can be in your role at your library. She’ll share stories and insight as well as a look into the future so you are ready to bring your library to new heights. Maxine Bleiweis Former Connecticut library director Maxine Bleiweis is working to keep libraries ahead of the curve. In her new chapter as Maxine Bleiweis & Associates, she is being called upon to speak on all things public library, coach managers, and guide strategic planning, all with an emphasis on innovative thinking. Bleiweis' libraries were awarded 5-Star Status and were finalists for the IMLS Medal of Excellence. She was the 2015 recipient of the PLA Charles Robinson Award for Innovative Leadership.
Closing KeynoteClosing keynote speaker to be announced soon! |