About MLA
The Minnesota Library Association provides opportunities to meet library peers and associates.
MLA meets the interests of its members by facilitating educational opportunities, supportingstrong ethical standards, and fostering connections between the library community and various constituencies. An annual three-day conference, featuring approximately 70 programs held in the fall. Programs are planned and sponsored by Divisions, Sections, Round Tables, and Committees. Members receive reduced registration rates.
An effective lobbying effort has been instrumental in obtaining increases in state aid to libraries, securing legislation enabling inter-library cooperation, and enhancing the library community throughout the state.