2018 MLA Annual Conference

Seven years ago both Kathy and Janice presented a session at MLA about the role of the special Library as an "information commons" within a landscape arboretum and an art museum. Over the past few years, collaboration has become one of the most defining features for the way that these Libraries work. As cultural heritage institutions assess what culture means for today's audiences, so the Libraries in these settings must also have an understanding of the broader cultural environment. And for special libraries, this means that collaboration, outreach and creativity must become prime components of the Librarian's toolkit in working with others in order to advance the mission, vision and strategic vision of the institution as a whole.