Volume 2, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the fall-winter of 1974. The issue includes articles on MLA endorsed library legislation, MLA conference updates from the sections and committees, a directory of 1975 MLA officers and committees, an editorial critiquing the 1974 MLA annual conference, a summary of the MLA ombudsman activity, a 1974 transcript of a presentation to the Citizens League, announcement of the Midwest Federation of Library Associations conference, the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), addition of a new Minnesota book collection to the Governor's library, and a list of upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring of 1973. The issue includes articles about the state aid to libraries crisis discussed at the Midwinter meeting of the American Library Association, notice of the journal's name change, MLA section and committee updates, MLA awards jury seeking nominees, a Europe Charter planned for MLA members and relatives, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a review of the government services available from the Twin City Federal Information Center, the legislative platform supported by MLA members, ALA's intellectual freedom committee resolutions and statements supporting the Library Bill of Rights, librarians serving Vietnam veterans, librarian roles, a fictional story called Library Fuzz, The Population Resource Center of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, a calendar of upcoming events, The Environmental Library of Minnesota, a continuing education questionnaire, and a profile on MLA's ombudsman Elinor Detra. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the summer of 1973. The issue includes articles on MLA Vice-President and Treasurer nominees, announcement of 1973 annual conference speaker Celeste West, MLA section and committee updates, the MINITEX program, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), Friends of Minnesota Libraries new vice-president Mrs. Richard Edwards, a legislative report, announcement of a pre-Conference screening of the film "Deep Throat" sponsored by the intellectual freedom committee, opposing editorials on the proposed MLA legal defense fund, an editorial on professional job title changes, INFORM (Information for Minnesota), announcement of guest speaker for Minnesota Association of School Librarians meeting, Hennepin County Library's human resource indexing project, the decision not to print an MLA directory, the University of Minnesota Kerlan Collection, a list of 1973 officers and committees, passing of an ALA resolution called the Indian Library and Information Service, and the defense fund procedures proposed by the Professional Welfare committee of MLA. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 2, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring-summer of 1974. The issue includes articles on the 79th MLA annual meeting speakers Dallas Townsend (CBS News) and Roderick Schwartz (deputy director of the National Commission on Library and Information Science), candidates for MLA offices, MLA section and committee updates, ALA's notable children's books of 1973, a list of 1974 MLA officers and committees, an editor's note, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a new reference work published on Minnesota's past, puppetry and library instruction, the University of Minnesota map library, Library of Congress surplus books to libraries, Reference Service rules for good conduct, 1974 MLA officer candidate biographies and statements, and upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Volume 1, number 4 of The North Country Librarian was published in the winter of 1973-1974. This issue includes an announcement of a major MLA bylaws change, a summary of a talk by Rep. Donald Fraser (D., Minn.) about the endangerment of libraries, MLA section and committee announcements, and announcement tha no ALA Midwinter Meeting will be held in 1974, Librarian awards, a poll to gauge interest in a course for librarians and teachers, books of interest to librarians, notes from 1973 ALA Midwinter, a call for gifts to fund MLA annual conference speakers, a catalog available that contains a compilation of services for youth in the Twin Cities area, a Poetry Corner column, state library services column (OPLIColumn), legislative announcements, retirement announcements, the decentralization of the Midwest Medical Library Network, guidelines to consider when requesting a computer search, SLA-ASIS meeting date announcement, and a summary of MEDLINE and SUNY service in health fields. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word ""librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Announcement of Minnesota Governor's Pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services, held September 10-12, 1978 at the Leamington Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Conference goals are to further awareness of libraries, and improve state and national library services. Attendees of the conference include 1/3 persons involved with libraries and 2/3 persons representing other segments of the community. Names of 35 members of the planning committee listed.
Program for the Minnesota Governor's Pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services held September 10-12, 1978 at the Leamington Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Governor Rudy Perpich's goal is to gather library users and professionals, and work to make state library services more accessible and effective. Sections include services and materials, access and barriers to information, special services, personnel, information networks and library cooperation, evaluation and accountability, governance and finance, and awareness and value of the library. Includes names of planning committee and subcommittee members.
Program for the 7th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), which was held on October 17-18, 1899 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Welcome address was presented by C. F. MacDonald, president of the St. Cloud Library Board. Discussion topics cited include technical training and cataloging, care and use of periodicals, best reference books, and the role of trustees.
Notice of thanks to everyone for their work in organizing the recent annual meeting held October 2-4, 1912 in Faribault, Minnesota from H. Louise Lowe and Lucretia D. Clapp of the Effie Sando Committee, and a call for library boards to require librarians to attend at least one meeting each year at the expense of the board.
Report of the 38th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held at the Hotel Lowry, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 17, 1930, written by Gertrude Glennon, Secretary. Reports of the legislative and education committees, including discussion of accredited library schools within the state.
Report of the 20th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 2-4, 1912, in Faribault, Minnesota, written by Mabel Martin Secretary-Treasurer. Includes committee appointments, business meeting, trustee's section, and discussions of library expenditures, legislation, advertising, library extension services in counties throughout the state, references services, traveling libraries, special libraries, genealogical collections, and public documents. Recommendation made to support any measure for better housing for the State Historical Library and the Library Commission.
Minnesota Library Association; Earhart, Frances E.
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1914
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Report of the 22nd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held September 15, 16, and 17, 1914, in Little Falls, Minnesota, written by Frances E. Earhart, Secretary. Appointments to the resolutions, nominations, proposed pensions committee of the Minnesota Educational Association. Conference theme of Library and Public Recreation includes the use of victrola and movies in libraries, story telling, children�s services, the library and the club, program making for clubs, the town library and the country club, rural community activities, women�s clubs, state-wide federated clubs, aids to librarians including special publications, trade catalogs, informational booklets, advertising materials, state and municipal reports, and publications of societies and institutions, developments in the combination of school and public libraries, developments in state library work. Resolutions committee recommends that school librarians should be eligible for teachers� pensions to be taken up by the executive committee, and that a committee be appointed to revise the constitution of the Association.
Program for the Minnesota Library Association 21st annual meeting held October 21-23, 1913 at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Includes a list of officers and program of events. Cited topics include welcome address by James Thayer Gerould, Librarian, University of Minnesota, with themes of educational extension, and library and the student, public meeting, roundtable discussions, business meeting with committee reports and election of officers.
Report of the third annual meeting of the Minneapolis Library Association held December 27, 1893 in the Minneapolis Public Library. Topics discussed include devices displayed for librarians at the World's Fair, and the advance printed catalogue cards. Resolution in support of the Printing Bill to distribute public documents with request for support from Minnesota senators.
Report of the 19th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), written by Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Conner. The conference took place at the St. Alban's Beach hotel in Minnetonka, Minnesota September 20, 21, and 22, 1911. Welcome given by Gratia Countryman, librarian, Minneapolis Public Library with addresses by Geo. B. Utley, secretary of the American Library association entitled Reaching the People, Geo. E. Vincent, President of the University of Minnesota on The Social Memory, C.G. Schulz, Supt. Public Instruction, on The Library and Education, Lettie E. Stearns on The Library and Country Life, and Clara Kellogg of Neighborhood House, St. Paul, on The Library and the Little Citizen. Sessions included a roundtable discussion on Book Selection, and talks on buying children's books, foreign books, correlation with school libraries, book ordering, the use of pictures in the library, the trustees round table, and a story hour symposium. Resolution was made to affiliate with the American Library Association. Election of officers with President Margaret Palmer, Hibbing; Vice-president Frances Earhart, Duluth; Secretary-treasurer, Mabel Martin, Minneapolis; Executive committee, Miriam Carey, St. Paul and Alice Lamb, Litchfield. Agreed that a token of friendly expression be sent to Mrs. Mc Pherson of Stillwater by the members of the association.
Printed program for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) 20th annual meeting held October 2, 3, and 4, 1912 at the Guild House in Faribault, Minnesota. Activities include the business meeting, trustees section, addresses of welcome by Mayor Alson Blodgett, Jr., topics cited include library extension in Minnesota, reference services, and the value of special libraries.
Program for the Minnesota Library Association 22nd annual meeting held September 15-17, 1914 in Little Falls, Minnesota. Includes a list of officers and program of events. Cited topics include welcome address by L.D. Bron, Vice-President, Little Falls Library Board, moving pictures and the victrola in the library, story telling, library and local clubs, public meeting, business meeting with committee reports and election of officers.
Report of the 21st annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 21-23, 1913, at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, written by Secretary pro tem, Ruth Ely, Duluth. Includes discussion of Library and Educational Extension, libraries and civic work, community study, the library and the student, aids and methods in reference work, and expectations of school libraries.
Printed program for the Minnesota Library Association 19th annual meeting held September 20, 21, and 22, 1911 at the St. Alban's Beach hotel in Minnetonka, Minnesota,. Includes a list of the MLA Officers and a welcome address by Gratia Countryman, Librarian, Minneapolis Public Library. Cited topics include book selection and trustee's round tables, business meeting with reports of committees and election of officers, use of pictures in libraries, and a story hour symposium; plus notes on transportation and lodging.
Registration list of the attendees at the 20th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 2-4, 1912, in Faribault, Minnesota.
Registration list of the attendees at the 22nd annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held September 15-17, 1914 in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Registration list of the attendees at the 21st annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held September 15-17, 1914, in Little Falls, Minnesota. This version was drafted by the MLA secretary. The original registration list with signatures is here: http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16022coll60/id/1644
Registration list of the attendees at the 21st annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 21-23, 1913, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Registration list of the attendees at the 19th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held September 20-22, 1911, Minnetonka, Minnesota (noted as Excelsior).
Report of the 40th annual [business] meeting of the Minnesota Library Association held in Des Moines, Iowa, October 13, 1932, with reports from the certification committee, election of officers, and motions to consult with the legislative and educational authorities about certification for Public and School librarians, and for the Minnesota Library Association to continue their membership in the American Library Association.