Minnesota Library Association2014 Membership Meeting

Wednesday, October 8, 2015Mankato, MN

Welcome and Introductions Michele McGraw MLA President

Adopt Agenda Michele McGraw MLA President

Approval of 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes Michele McGraw MLA President

State of the Association Michele McGraw MLA President

Treasurer’s Report Jennifer Hootman MLA Treasurer

Proposed Bylaws Change Carla Powers MLA Secretary

Draft Legislative Platform Jim Weikum MLA Legislative Committee

Plans for 2015 Maggie Snow MLA President- Elect

MLA Board Election Results Peg Werner MLA Nominations Committee

Member Questions, Memorials, Comments and Resolutions

Adjourn

Agenda

State of the AssociationMichele McGraw, MLA President

State of the Association

• Strengthening our organization

• Engaging our members

• Developing and equipping our leaders

• Educating & activating a library support network

2013 MembershipType 9/30/13 9/30/14

Less than $ 29,999 131 156

$30,000-39,999 60 72

$40,000-49,999 95 102

$50,000-59,999 97 104

$60,000-69,999 65 71

$70,000-79,999 29 32

$80,000 & Above 41 49

Affiliate 21 38

Student/Friends/Trustees 172  

Student 85

Friends/Trustees   59

Honorary/Life 53 53

Retired 36 31

Organization   46

TOTAL 800 898

MLA Membership by YearAs of 9/30/2014

Subunit 9/30/13 9/30/14

ARLD 230 258

MLTA 71 79

PLD 413 462

CYPS 81 127

DORT 27 72

GODORT 13 26

IRT  n/a 36

RART 69 108

RASS 78 139

SRLRT 44 74 

SSPiN 20 20

TSS 49 85

2013 Division and Subunit Breakdown*

* As of 09/30/14

Treasurer’s ReportJennifer Hootman, MLA Treasurer

MLA Net Assets by Year

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

$76,097

$150,547

$184,362

$202,982 $229,910

$210,941

$172,791

2013 Revenue Sources

Membership Dues22%

Conference Registrations57%

Advocacy Support

13%

Contributions/Grants

7%

Advertising1%

Proposed Bylaw ChangesCarla Powers, MLA Secretary

Articles 1 and 9• Change “MEMO” to “ITEM” (1.1.4 and 9.2) Article 11• Clarify process for nominating candidates for office (11.1, 11.2,

11.3)• Change voting deadlines now that most ballots are cast

electronically (11.7, 11.9)• Provide guidelines for Subunit elections (11.11)

Proposed Bylaw Changes

2013 Legislative PlatformJim Weikum, Legislative Committee Chair

In 2015 the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) supports increased state funding for the following programs that support library services in Minnesota:

• $5 million per year to $18,570,000 annually for the Regional Library Basic System Support (RLBSS)

• $1.3 million per year to $2,600,000 annually for the Multi-type Library systems• $1 million per year to $3,300,000 annually for Regional Library Telecommunications

Aid(RLTA)• $6 million per year to $9,750,000 annually for Telecommunications Equity Aid (TEA)• $1.25 million per year to $4,250,000 annually for regional library systems• from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund • MLA supports state funding at least at the level recommended by the Governor for

the following programs that provide access to the valuable collections in Minnesota libraries and to a wide variety of digital services:• Minitex• Electronic Library of Minnesota (ELM)• MnLINK• Minnesota Digital Library (MDL)

Proposed Legislative Platform

• Colleges and Universities: The Minnesota Library Association supports academic libraries in their commitment to research, teaching, learning and providing information to all Minnesotans. Minnesota Library Association recognizes the important role that academic libraries play in lifelong learning through community outreach with programs such as History Day, PSEO and workforce development

• Data Practices: MLA supports public policies that ensure an individual´s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to library information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted. Within these parameters, MLA supports open access to government records and data

• Early Literacy: The Minnesota Library Association supports programs and initiatives that recognize the critical role of libraries and librarians in fostering early literacy.

• E-Books: The Minnesota Library Association supports a study by the State Library Services Division or its designee of the costs and process of implementing a statewide e-book program.

• E-Government: The Minnesota Library Association supports consideration of the role libraries and librarians play in the delivery of digital or e-government services as these services are developed at all levels of government.

• Intellectual Freedom: The Minnesota Library Association endorses the Library Bill of Rights and supports the concept of intellectual freedom. Attempts to limit the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction is viewed as an attack against the integral component of a democratic society.

• Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL): The Minnesota Library Association supports the University of Minnesota's legislative request for a Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL) that provides 24/7 online access to licensed, evidence-based, clinical care resources for all Minnesotans

• Learning: The Minnesota Library Association supports programs that recognize that libraries are essential providers and partners of afterschool learning by providing content rich collections, staff expertise, and hands-on, active programming for youth.

• Services to Special Populations: The Minnesota Library Association supports continued funding for the Braille and Talking Book Program of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

• Technology: The Minnesota Library Association supports the recommendations of the Governor’s Broadband Taskforce in order to ensure equity of access to high speed telecommunications for all

Minnesotans.

Proposed Legislative Platform

Plan for 2014Maggie Snow, MLA President-Elect

2014 Board of DirectorsPeg Werner, MLA Nominations Committee Chair

• Chair Peg Werner

• Member-at-Large Angie Noyes

• Member-at-Large Michelle Twait

• Member-at-Large Sherri Ross

• Member-at-Large Melissa Brechon

Nominating Committee

President Maggie SnowPast President Michele McGrawPresident Elect Margaret StoneSecretary Laura MorlockTreasurer Jennifer HootmanMember at Large Carla LydonIntellectual Freedom Chair Maureen Gormley

Chair Elect Dayle ZelenkaLegislative Committee Chair Pat Conley

Chair Elect Barbara MisseltALA Chapter Councilor vacantAcademic Libraries Division Dan ReevesPublic Libraries Division Stephanie HallTrustees & Advocates Amy Wilde

2014 Board of Directors

Chris OlsonMELSA Director

Judith TaylorRochester Public Library

In Memorium

At this time we will take any questions or resolutions from the members.

Questions and Resolutions

See you next year in St. Paul!

(Need to add conference dates and photo of conference venue)

Time to Adjourn