Just an update (odd, considering that at this moment, no one knows this is here, but I wanted something new to greet members when we open the place up for business) on the status of the MPLA website redesign and relocation  to the new server.
As most can tell, we’ve completed most of the initial conversion [...]

Do you know a deserving individual in the library field who should be recognized for his/her accomplishments? If so, please nominate him/her for an MPLA Award!!!
Awards will be given at the 2009 MPLA Joint Conference with the Kansas Library Association in Wichita, Kansas, in March 31-April 4, 2009. The MPLA Awards Committee is seeking nominees [...]

The final deadline to submit individual grant  requests this year is December 3, 2008. Eligibility  requirements:

Resident of a state in the MPLA region
Membership in MPLA (for mini grants of $150  or less the applicant must be a current member of  MPLA and must have been a member for the past full  calendar year; for regular [...]

MPLA uses MemberClicks, an online membership maintenance  service, for its Directory.   The information is available only to members,  not to the public.
At the MPLA website: www.mpla.us, use the login section at the lower left of the MPLA homepage.
Login with your username and password. If you don’t remember these, click on “Forgot Your Password” (be sure to [...]

Dear MPLA,
Where has the summer gone?  It seems like we were just in Salt Lake City and now we are already registering for the fall round of conferences.  I am planning to attend conferences in North Dakota, Wyoming and Arizona this fall.  I hope to see you there.
Connie Lamb reports that the Professional Development Committee still [...]