MLA 2024 Conference

Does your community have a story to tell? Of course! We all do!!!

Engage your students and patrons by having them tell the story of their community, their journey, or promote the stories on your shelves. Learners will engage with storytelling through newscasts, infographics, and newsletters with audio and video using Canva and the built-in accessibility features. Canva can be used with students in the K-12 classroom or for engaging the larger library community. Stories can be printed and/or shared digitally in a wide variety of ways. Learners will get access to our samples and a folder of templates they can use immediately. There will also be time during the workshop for hands-on practice and support.

The State Law Library celebrated two milestones recently – the 40th Anniversary of the creation of the Court of Appeals and the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Minnesota Territory. To mark these occasions, we put together two multimedia exhibits that incorporated existing collections. For the Court of Appeals Anniversary exhibit, we created a physical display, a traveling exhibit for events, a digital exhibit, and video compilations. For the 175th Anniversary exhibit, we created a series of retractable banners that can be loaned out to other institutions, a companion website, and an in-person event. In this session, we will discuss the process we followed and the tools we used to create these multimedia exhibits. We will also share practical tips for any libraries wanting to leverage their collections for outreach to a wider variety of stakeholders.

Elevate your community partnerships and build stronger connections
Are you ready to transform your library's community impact? This session is your roadmap to creating meaningful partnerships. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your library career, you'll discover practical strategies to enhance your communication and collaboration skills.
Learn how to:
• Build rapport: Master the art of active listening and ask powerful questions.
• Showcase your library: Effectively pitch library services that align with community needs.
• Foster long-lasting relationships: Nurture partnerships for sustainable impact.
Leave this session feeling confident and equipped to create a positive change in your community.