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Program Planners Section

Mission

To champion and advance the practice of Program Planning statewide by means of, but not limited to: providing educational opportunities and resources to libraries, librarians, and all library workers; creating a cohesive statewide database of shared programming resources, tools, and policies; sharing best practices for in-library, out of library, and virtual events; and finding creative ways to connect the broadest range of community members with our library programs and services.

MLA Program Planners Section Virtual Adult Performer's Showcase - Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 10am - View the Video!

Next Up:

DIY Programs for Teens
Tuesday, Feb 21st at 10am (registration link coming)

STEAM Programs for Children
Thursday, March 16th at 1pm

Our Executive Board Committee

Our Committee Chairs

Meena Jain - Chair
she/her/hers
Ashland Public Library
Library Director
Favorite Program: Virtual Romance Panel on the appeals of 80's bodice rippers in the Me, Too Era (2020, link to recording)

Robert Hayes - Vice-Chair
he/him/his
Tewksbury Public Library
Community Outreach Librarian & Head of Technical Services
Favorite Program: organizing the Annual Tewksbury Human Library event as a safe way for people to confront conscious and unconscious prejudices & stereotypes they may have about other members of their community

Lara Vilahomat - Secretary

Ona Ridenour - Treasurer

she/her/hers
Beverly Public Library
Head of Communications
Favorite Program: The Typewriter Project, a collaboration with Montserrat College of Art. An exhibit of typewriter-themed art with a performance by the Boston Typewriter Orchestra.

Betsy Perry - Conference Committee Liaison
She/her/hers
Conant Library
Sterling
Director
Favorite program: Dissecting owl pellets

Open - DEI Liaison

Robin Brenner - Teen Programming Chair

Open - Children's Programming Chair or YSS Liaison

Erin Redihan & Kira Bingemann - Adult Programming Chairs
. Ellen Meyers - Best Practices (aka Program Planning Warriors) Chair
      she/her/hers
Newton Free Library
Programs and Communications
Favorite program: I couldn't possibly pick one program though those that contribute to the greater good and focus on anti-racism, climate change and equity/inclusion, are high on the list.

Darshana Merchant and Ruby Vail
LIS Student Liaisons


Other Open Committee Positions

PR Committee Chair

Statewide Database/Technology Chair

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MLA PPS: Up, Close and Personal
Learn how the Massachusetts Library Association Program Planners Section works
Thank you to all the LIS students who applied for MLA PPS sponsorship. The PPS is still accepting applications to the MLA PPS:Up, Close and Personal program from BIPOC students.

MLA Program Planners Section is proud to launch a new initiative called MLA PPS: Up, Close and Personal. Our vision is to ensure that the current LIS students have the opportunity to engage with MLA and Program Planners Section, to learn, and network with current LIS students and professionals, and begin their journeys as professional librarians.

Benefits:

    • Current LIS students will have the opportunity to network with other library professionals and understand how the Program Planners Section works. They will also get a chance to work closely with Committee Chairs and Liaisons. They will be able to participate in Section meetings to network with other professionals and learn about new trends in library programs.
    • Other benefits include, a paid one-year membership to MLA, and paid registration for the annual MLA 2023 conference.

Commitments:

    • A one year commitment is expected. Selected candidates are expected to attend two or three PPS meetings.

Process:

    • The MLA PPS will be selecting two LIS students for the year 2022-23. This is subject to change based on the funding. One of the spots is reserved for LIS students identifying with the BIPOC community.
    • Students are required to submit an application online (Link provided at the bottom of the message). The application deadline is October 1, 2022. Once the applications are received, the LIS Liaisons, along with the MLA PPS Executive Board will select two candidates, one of which would be from the BIPOC community. We will let the candidates know in a timely manner the result of their application.
    • Selected candidates will have an orientation session with LIS Liaisons to further explain the program details.

Eligibility:

    • The students must be living or working in Massachusetts. Students must be enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS or MLIS program. We are particularly seeking candidates who are interested in program planning in the libraries.

If you have any questions, please contact LIS Liaisons Darshana Merchant at dmerchant@minlib.net or Ruby Vail at rvail@cambridgema.gov.




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