Winter 2023 Crab is now available on the MLA website

The new Crab issue is available now on the MLA website. 

Included in this issue are photos from the LATI Fall 2022 graduation, an article about the Intellectual Freedom Panel's Banned Book Week Event, and book reviews from the Reader's Advisory Interest Group.

Also included is the MLA's new strategic vision focusing on collaboration, advocation, and education, and enumeration of it's core values.  

Take a peek at what's going on around the state and at MLA.

Computers in Libraries deadline for applications is February 17

Registration is now open for the Computers in Libraries conference in March 2023.  

The deadline for submitting your funding requests will be February 17, 2024.  

Please request $330 per night for your hotel, as the website price does not include taxes and fees.

If you have any questions, please contact SD&T.

REGISTER Workshops Venue  Agenda Check Out This Year’s Conference Program! Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge. The 2023 conference program offers five simultaneous tracks plus many preconference workshops, networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibit hall. Speakers are knowledgeable, authoritative, and focus on practical applications, “how to” solutions, and case studies as well as technical and managerial issues. Click here to see specific speaker and session information. Sessions include: Impactful Curated Intelligence: Tips & Tools Understanding Websites & Prioritizing Changes Impact of Industry Consolidation for Libraries Designing Future Libraries Connecting Patrons & Collections With Machine Learning Technology Open Source Software for Libraries Finding Our Way With UX Design: By Compass & Heading Beyond Going Green: Community Sustainability Initiatives Library Opportunities: Robotics & Virtual Reality Inspiring the Next Generation: Teaching TechGirlz Measuring Effectiveness in Libraries Change, Innovation, & Libraries Data Librarians in Action Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries Preserving Patron Privacy in Public Libraries And more!