Volume 26, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published May/June 1999. Content includes an overview of web resources, a list MLA officer nominationees, a note from the MLA president, a reminder for the Minnesota Twins Library Day, a call for MLA awards nominations, a discussion of preparation for summer readers, issue 3 of Linking Library Trustees, readers' advisory tips, an announcement of the MLA silent auction, a summary of the 1999 legislative session, the opening of the Minnesota Virtual University (MnVU), and miscellaneous news and notes.
Volume 28, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published May/June 2001. Content includes a summary of recent MLA Foundation (MLAF) activity, a note from the MLA president, a resolution supporting American Library Association (ALA) legal action against Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), announcement of the 2001 Sharon Lerner Scholarship for children's and young adult library professionals, a reminder for the 2001 MLA silent auction, schedule and registration for the 2001 Branch Out conference for library paraprofessional and support staff, MLA subunit news, an introduction to LawMoose website, position openings, and an MLA Night with the Lynx order form.
The May/June 2005 issue of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter includes such contents as the Message from the MLA President, a report on the "Libraries and the Patriot Act" conference which was attended by Senator Mark Dayton, the announcement of three Minnesotans who received awards from the American Library Association, a report from the National Library Legislative Day, a report from the Oxford Round Table attended by Kasson Public Library Director Marcia Savela, a call for donations for the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Silent Auction, a report from the Minnesota Library Association Leadership Institute, an announcement that the Minnesota Library Association Foundation will become a permanent sponsor of the Leadership Institute, applilcaiton information for the Minnesota Library Association Diversity Scholarship, announcement of the Library Services and Technology Act grant for the "Every Child Ready to Read @ Your MN LIbrary," an obituary for Pat Christianson of the St. Cloud Public Library and the Great River Regional Library, a call for nominations for the 2005 Minnesota Library Association awards, and a listing of historic MLA award recipients.��
Volume 31, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in May/June of 2004. Contents include a call for nominations for the MLA awards, application information for the Sharon Lerner Scholarship, an overview of the Generations on Line website and software which promote internet literacy and access for elders, the President's column on the future of the Minnesota Library Council, a Legislative Wrap-up, application information for the MLA Annual Conference Grant, an overview of the Join the Major Leagues @ Your Library program, a recap of the American Library Association's Report on Library Funding, an overview of the revised competencies for the Young Adult Library Services Association, a description of the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Enhancement Grants, a listing of University of Minnesota appointments and other honors.
Volume 25, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published November/December 1998. Content includes an overview of the Riverview Open Library project, a note from the MLA president, distribution of the MLA Foundation (MLAF) Emergency Relief Fund, readers' advisory tips, notes from the 1998 MLA annual conference, trustees corner, promotion of the new MLA Distance Learning Roundtable, results from the 4th annual silent auction, an overview of state government information websites, and miscellaneous news and notes.
Volume 28, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2001. Contents include an overview of law librarianship as a career, the MLA President's column, highlights of the Minnesota Library Trustees Association meeting, summaries of four programs sponsored by the Distance Learning Round Table at the MLA annual conference, reflections by 2001 Lerner Scholar Delane James on youth services sessions at the annual conference, a listing of MLA awards presented at the annual conference, minutes of the annual membership meeting, and photographs from the conference.
Volume 30, number 6 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2003. Contents include announcement of the American Library Association's winner of the grand prize of the "Join the Major Leagues @ Your Library" drawing, reports from the Sharon Lerner Scholarship awardees on the MLA annual conference experience, the President's column, an announcement of a special session at the ALA conference titled"Building Skills for Staff Organization Leadership," a listing of job opportunities, a summary of the 2003 annual business meeting, retirement announcements, a description and application forms for the Minnesota Library Association Mentorship Program (MnLamp), a registration form for Library Legislative Day, a call for donations to the Minnesota Library Association Foundation, and a description of the Minnesota Storytime project.
Volume 31, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in November/December of 2004. Contents include a report on the Minneapolis Public Library's "Library Links!" program for immigrant outreach, the President's column, the minutes of the MLA annual business meeting, application information on the Minnesota Library Association Leadership Institute, a listing of the Minnesota Library Association Foundation Enhancement Grant awards, announcement of the winners of the Berman Award for Social Responsibility in Library Service, registration information for Library Legislative Day, announcement of Minnesota Library Association award winners, a spotlight on the Minnesota Chapter of REFORMA, and a call for submissions, selectors and judges for the Minnesota Book Awards.
Volume 25, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published September/October 1998. Content includes an update for the MLA annual conference, an introduction to information ethics, an announcement of Julie Billings as recipient of MCI's Cybrarian of the Year award, a summary of the Minnesota Twins Library Day event, feedback from the library breast cancer awareness promotions, a focus on library trustees, the change in education needs for library science students, the installation of INNOPAC automation system in Minneapolis public libraries, and miscellaneous news and notes.
Volume 27, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published September/October 2000. Content includes a list of MLA Foundation Library Enhancement Grant winners, a note from the MLA president, an announcement of collaboration between libraries and Minnesota Crime Network, promotion of the MLA Distance Learning Round Table, an overview of the cooperation between Chaska Public Library and Chaska Police Department, details of the annual children's literature conference, web resources for Minnesota libraries, and miscellaneous news and notes
Volume 28, number 5 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in September/October of 2001. Contents include information on the upcoming Annual Children's Literature Conference featuring the theme "Poetry in Motion," the MLA President's column, an article on the emerging field of information architecture, information about the Special Library Association, photographs from Library Day with the Twins, entry information about the essay contest titled Letters About Literature 2002, an article on the responsibility of library trustees, and a call for library trustees to advocate for increased library funding.
Minnesota Library Association; Boardman, Neil S. (editor)
Date Created:
1941-06
Description:
Volume 3, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in June, 1941. Editor-in-chief of this issue was Neil S. Boardman. This issue contains a list of MLA members attending the American Library Association Annual Conference in Boston, marriage announcements, St. Paul Public Library chess club activies, University of Minnesota Library School staff summer courses, a Minnesota library tour summary, library staff changes and announcements, a summary of the Range Library Association meeting held in Hibbing, the spring meeting of the Minnesota Library Alumni Association, the MLA Secretary's column, an announcement about the benefits of ALA membership, Minnesota librarian certification, and a book review of The Riddle of the Sands. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
Minnesota Library Association; Boardman, Neil S. (editor)
Date Created:
1941-03
Description:
Volume 3, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in March 1941. Editor-in-chief of this issue was Neil S. Boardman. This issue contains the official MLA directory, a message from the MLA president, announcement of a prison library directory, information about a library personnel survey, travel notes, MLA Annual meeting announcement, junior members section annual dues change, Minnesota library staff changes and library updates, library poetry, a book review of Library on the Air (an anthology of library radio programs), and a crossword puzzle. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the fall of 1984, containing reminders about upcoming study group meetings, and volunteering at Minnesota Germanfest and Fiber Fair; a report, with pictures, on the Midwest Weavers Conference, hosted by the Guild; and descriptions of upcoming workshops, and conferences.
First issue of the fifth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for the fall and winter of 1985 and 1986, containing a note from the editor and a call for contributors for the newsletter; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, classes, and exhibits; book reviews; articles on shuttles, weaving fabric for a coat, and Churro sheep; a report on the Minnesota Federation of Weavers Artists Annual Meeting; and a calendar for December and January.
Third issue of the fourth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the spring of 1984, containing a note from the president; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, exhibitions, the annual meeting; an obituary of Dr. Andrew Harvey; a report from the Guild librarian; a review of the book Woven Fashion; articles on time and space management, marketing, rigid heddle weaving, block designing, obtaining a charka, new Minnesota fiber guilds; a list of samples woven by other guilds; and a question-and-answer section.
Fourth issue of the fourth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the summer of 1984, containing a note from the editor; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and the annual meeting; introductions to dyeing, warp painting, block designing, product pricing and spinning wheels; reports on a dyeing workshop and the annual conference of the Minnesota Federation of Weavers and Fiber Artists; and a list of samples woven by other guilds.
Second issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the winter of 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, and the Twin Cities Craft Directory, reports on a spinning workshop, the Federation of Weavers Guild and Fiber Artists conference, Guild finances, and Guild outreach activities; a call for entries for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; articles on weaving with handspun yarn and on Finnish felted boots, a list of samples woven by other guilds, and a question-and-answer section.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, workshops, study groups, and the April members meeting; a report on the upcoming Spring Fiber Fair, and the previous Spin-Off Autumn Retreat in Colorado; a calendar of Guild activities; and registration forms for a workshop and the Spring Fiber Fair.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, workshops, study groups, and the April and May members meetings; an article on Angora rabbits; an article on Bronson lace; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1988 containing descriptions of upcoming members� meetings, workshops, and exhibitions; a remembrance of Jean Lodge; a biography of Michele Wipplinger; project updates; a workshop registration form; and a flyer for Fibers Minnesota �88.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1989 containing a letter from the president; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, lectures, and exhibits; Guild and library news; an article on Colors of the 90�s; a book review, and a calendar of April classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1991 containing descriptions of upcoming members meetings and workshops; a note from the president; an education update; and a calendar of April classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1993 containing updates from the president and the newsletter editor; Library Corner; descriptions of upcoming meetings and exhibits; Guild news; articles on teaching skills through weaving, group buying of yarn, and Convergence �94; and a calendar of April Guild activities.