Spring conference and event season is just around the corner, and I encourage you to engage with MCLS staff at conferences and events that you may be attending. Have a question, idea, or story to share? I hope you’ll find us! 

In March, the following MCLS staff will be at the following conferences and events: 

Electronic Resources & Libraries (March 1-4) 

Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager (presenting March 4 at 9 a.m.)

Michigan Society of Association Executives 2026 Public Policy Roundtable (March 10) 

Scott Garrison, Executive Director

Creating a Blueprint for Accessible Digital Preservation: Learnings from the Michigan Digital Preservation Network’s IMLS Grant Activities, A Symposium (March 26) 

Sean Cwiek, Information Technology (IT) Manager

Chelsea Denault, Michigan Digital Preservation Network (MDPN) Coordinator

Scott Garrison, Executive Director

In April, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events: 

Public Library Association (PLA) Conference (April 1-3) 

Ann Kaskinen, Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK) Program Coordinator 

Mary Ruthko, Marketing and Communication Specialist 

Michigan Library Advocacy Day (April 28) 

Jan Davidson, Library Consultant 

Laura Warren-Gross, Engagement Strategist 

In May, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events: 

Michigan Academic Library Association Conference (May 7-8) 

Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager 

Kalyn Huson, Association Administrator and Administrative Specialist 

Pam Seabolt, Engagement, Consulting, and Training Manager 

Medical Library Association Annual Conference (May 19-22) 

Susan Bannwart, eLicensing and Collection Resources Coordinator 

Academic Libraries of Indiana Annual Meeting (May 11) 

Scott Garrison, Executive Director  

In June, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events: 

Michigan Archival Association Annual Conference (June 15-16) 

Chelsea Denault, MDPN Coordinator 

American Library Association Annual Conference (June 26-29) 

Susan Bannwart, eLicensing and Collection Resources Coordinator 

Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager 

Our staff look forward to seeing you and learning along with you this spring. Again, I hope you’ll engage with us when we’re in the same place at the same time.  

If there’s anything I could do for you, let me know at garrisons@mcls.org.