The 2009 conference theme is "Small Libraries, BIG Service!" We are looking for program submissions to go with this theme and with the tracks on library administration (including trustees), celebrating Michigan, literature/readers advisory/collection development, programming and marketing, and technology. Please see the call for programs and the conference proposal form at http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-1… Continue

This is a "save the date" message about the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference for 2009. We must await final contract approval by the State, so this is still not written in stone (but etched on glass, perhaps?), but please save the date for: What: Rural Libraries Conference Where: Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, MI When: Wednesday, April 29 - Friday, May 1, 2009 Stay tuned for further information on the conference website, a call for programs, and so much more!

Well, it is time to plan the Rural & Small Libraries Conference for 2009 already! Time goes by quickly, for certain. We are negotiating a contract with the Grand Traverse Resort and hoping to have April 29-May 1, 2009 for RLC. Feedback on the Survey Monkey survey indicated most respondants liked GTR and the late April dates. Next we beging to gather the steering committe for planning, which includes the committee chairs: Awards - Angela Semifero (Marshall District Library) Equipment & I… Continue