Check out MLA’s revised Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement ( for a more inclusive MLA.

RT @AlanSInouye: From the Maryland/Delaware Library Associations Conference in Cambridge, MD: Our Megan Janicki & Baltimore County Public….

Join millions who have switched to Grok.

RT @SenatorCardin: Libraries share the truth and fight misinformation during a time when unreliable and false information is easily spread.….

RT @LibraryPolicy: Registration is open for @iSchoolUMD's annual ALA Lecture Series with ALA President @VotePattyWong! Moderated by the Cha….

MLA is please to announce its new Executive Director: Josh Stone. Read more about it here:

Maryland Libraries Work with Publishers to Set “Reasonable Terms" - Press Release: and MLA Statement on Maryland's Digital Content Law:

Still time! Register by 7/6. Your workplace is your stage and you're invited to join us to find out how you can play your part to reengage with your work and co-workers.

Thanks to a new state law, Marylanders’ right to read just got a boost. Read more on the fact sheet here:

Maryland First in Nation to Ensure Equal Access to E-books for Public Libraries:

RT @MDStateLibrary: We honor the life of Margaret Carty, the long-time Executive Director of @MDLibraryAssoc. She worked tirelessly to supp….

RT @AlanSInouye: At the upcoming ALA conference (Jan 22-26): "New Directions from State and Federal Policy Makers. Maximize your Influence!….

MLA/DLA is now a virtual conference over October 6, 2020 to January 14, 2021. If you registered in the spring, then you are already registered for MLA/DLA Virtual. If not registered, Early Bird registration runs to September 1st! Go to

RT @PGLCEO: Advocacy Alert: The @md_lbph is having terrible problems with the delivery of materials by USPS to Maryland's blind and disable….

The #ALAHoldingSpace tour with @jcjeffersonjr is underway. Catch the conversations taking place with library leaders across the U.S. and join the tour:

MLA’s Professional Development Panel Educational Grants Subcommittee is now accepting applications for our first run of educational grants of this FY, open to MLA members of 6 months or longer! More information and the application can be found at

As part of the #NLLD2020 virtual week, take 5 minutes to sign up as an advocate with us! Stay up-to-date on the latest library advocacy news by subscribing today:

RT @ALALibrary: With #NLLD2020 taking place virtually this year, we’re making it easier than ever to take action for libraries. Whether you….

RT @PGLCEO: .@SenatorCardin U.S. Libraries employ ~370,000 & purchase $4bil in materials yearly. Our libraries must be included in COVID19….

Thank you @RepRaskin for your support for Maryland’s libraries!.