MPLA Virtual Conference 2021
The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is excited to announce its first MPLA Virtual Conference, an online event that will offer the annual member's meeting, awards ceremony, and lightning talks on April 28-29, 2021. MPLA looks forward to this unique opportunity for members and commuity to stay connected as we move forward to empower our profession and support our communities.
Lightning Talks
- While many libraries offered curbside services through the pandemic, we did something slightly different. We set up a drive through for patrons to use when picking up their…
VirtuaLITly Yours: How to Reach Readers During Virtual Times
Nothing shut down reading and book access faster than when school and public libraries closed down because of Covid-19. Despite not being in the physical library, learn about…Blogging Through the Pandemic @ KCKPL
Like every public library out there, KCKPL had to think outside the box when looking for ways to serve the public remotely. We hit upon an idea to do some activity based things…Reaching Out: Rural, Realistic & Relevant PD for School Librarians
Join us for an overview of the IMLS Reaching Out School Librarian Professional Development Grant and it’s how-to guidebook. Learn how school librarians from ND, SD and WY…Shifting Instruction for Sustainability
Prior to the pandemic, the New Mexico State University Library approached instruction following a traditional model. The switch to online coupled with budget issues, meant…2021 Children's Bilingual Book Festival at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
With a ban on in person events, the NHCC had to cancel our 2020 Children's Bilingual Book Festival. For 2021, we moved to an all virtual festival. Join us for an overview…Digital Services Help During a Pandemic
Liz vonTauffkirchen, Digital Services Manager at Pine River Library, shares her struggles to help senior patrons with their technical difficulties while being unable to get…Finding Connection: Top City Reads
What do you do when opportunities to share a great book are dampened because of a pandemic? You start a Facebook group and encourage people to share their latest reads! TSCPL…- As public library buildings closed, public librarians turned their attention to outdoor spaces as venues for programming. This session covers some of the lessons learned from…