On October 14th, MLA, MPLD, and MASL are asking libraries to submit images, video, and stories about what's going on in their library on this one random day in October.
Why are we doing this? Have you ever been asked why we need libraries now that we have the Internet and electronic resources like eBooks and databases? Have you ever heard that libraries are or will soon become irrelevant as people gravitate more heavily to these online resources? People, including some of our legislators, aren't aware of the vast array of services and activities we provide our communities, whether that community is a school, academic, public, or special library. On October 14th, we want to tell our story to them with video, images, and text. Show that we matter to many, many people and share your stories about the way we touch people's lives and stay relevant in the 21st century. You don't need to plan anything special for this day. Just document what's going on in your library and upload your stories to the site we are creating.
Details about where you can post your images, stories, and video will be coming out soon. Right now, you can help us by entering our contest to create the header that will become our logo on the Storify site we are creating. So, if you have a hidden (or not so hidden) graphic arts talent, get busy and create an image that will convey what MO Libraries Snapshot Day is all about! Deadline for submission is Monday, September 28th at 5:00 pm. Images should be formatted as .jpgs and should not exceed 958×200. (Anything bigger will be cropped). Submit your entry to mla@amigos. org. Questions? Contact MLA President, Christina Prucha at christina.prucha@logan.edu.
We are our own best advocates. Save the date, October 14th, for the opportunity to share what we do and get working on creating the logo that will head the campaign!
Christina Prucha
MLA President