Future of Libraries Interest Group

Purpose

We work to ensure that MLA members and Maryland libraries are prepared to take advantage of tomorrow's opportunities. We keep aware of emerging trends, we motivate library staff to embrace a change-ready mindset and attitude, we are predictive and proactive about positioning libraries to be future-ready, and we ensure that our libraries are driving the success of adaptive and resilient Maryland communities. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation with FOLIG! Join MLA Connect at mla.tradewing.com. If you are a MLA member already, you can log in with your website credentials. Search for FOLIG and join the group! If you are not yet a member of MLA and want to see what FOLIG is about, you can create an account with Tradewing on the MLA log in page.

We meet on the first Monday of the month via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out to registrants and posted on MLA Connect.

At each meeting we discuss the topic listed below. In between meetings, we share articles we have found online on each topic. The articles are shared on MLA Connect, with a hashtag for each meeting topic. The hashtags are: FOLIG
FOLIG-Economy
FOLIG-Education
FOLIG-Politics
FOLIG-Social
FOLIG-Technology

You are encouraged to share any articles you find interesting at any time!

Meeting Dates and Topics

All meetings are at 10 am on the First Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Monday, September 11 (NOTE DATE CHANGE DO TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY): Discuss the process of scanning and what sources we like to use.

October 2: Technology (especially AI)

November 6: Politics

December 4: Social

January 8: (NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO NEW YEAR HOLIDAY) Environmental

February 5: Economic

March 4: Educational

April 1: Conference Preparation

May 6: Hold for conference prep

June 3: Wrap-up the year

Minutes

Minutes are shared in the FOLIG Group on MLA Connect.

Last updated 15 August 2023