Wednesday, October 5
Pre-Conferences
Let's Make a Proposal: Developing Conference Presentation Ideas, Writing Proposals, and Submitting Them | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Kalahari Restoring Connections: Meeting the Needs of People with Dementia | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Maui Local History & Genealogy Pre-Conference | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Sahara A/B Performer Showcase | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Fiji See the Pre-Conferences page for more details. |
MACRL Lunch: Ann Campion Riley
12:30 AM - 1:45 PM | This is a ticketed event. Coco Join us as Ann Campion Riley, acting director of the MU Libraries, speaks about the opportunities and challenges facing libraries in higher education. Those without meal tickets are invited to take their seats after 1:00 PM. |
General Sessions
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General Sessions
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Opening Keynote: Josh Hanagarne
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Maui/Coco Please join us for an hour with Josh Hanagarne, author of The World's Strongest Librarian, as he shares experiences from a life shaped by Tourette Syndrome, strongman training, and modern libraries. Book sale and signing will follow the event. |
Member Meet & Greet
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Grand Ballroom Are you new to MLA or considering joining? Have you been thinking about joining a Community of Interest Committee but are not sure which one to join? This event is for you. Meet representatives of MLA, including board members and committee chairs, and engage with long-time members of the organization. Don't miss this great networking opportunity to learn about the various MLA Committees and Communities of Interest and how you can get involved. |
Vendor Bash
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Grand Ballroom Explore vendor exhibits while enjoying live music from Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu. Hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Check your conference bag for your free-drink ticket! Sponsored by Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management |
Trivia Night
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | This is a ticketed event. Maui Grab your thinking caps, get your teams together, and join us for the second annual MLA Trivia Night. Proceeds from this event will go towards the MLA Bohley Scholarship fund (last year we raised over $800!). Doors open at 6:00 PM and play begins at 6:30 PM. Snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available for brain fuel. You can register for $10/person, then gather your team or show up and join an open table. If you’ve already registered for the conference, just go back to the registration page (http://2016mla.weebly.com/registration.html) to add Trivia Night to your registration. Any questions or need more information? Please contact Jodie Borgerding at [email protected] or Jamie Emery at [email protected]. Sponsored by EBSCO Hosted by Professional, Education, Employment, and Recruitment Community of Interest |