Lifelong Learning for All Manitobans
Since 1936, MLA has supported libraries and library workers through professional learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to public access.
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For Library Workers
Find professional development, mentorship, resources, job postings and tools that support your work in Manitoba’s library sector.
For Trustees
Access trustee learning, the Public Library Board Trustees Handbook, provincial resources and tools to support strong public library boards.
For Job Seekers & Employers
Find Manitoba library job postings, visit the Partnership jobsite and explore library worker profiles from across the province.
Prison Libraries Committee: Supporting Prison Libraries in Manitoba
The Prison Libraries Committee is a volunteer group of MLA that supports access to books, information, programming, and library awareness for people who are incarcerated in Manitoba. Through collections, partnerships, advocacy, and community support, PLC helps create meaningful connections to reading, learning, and information.
Advocate for Libraries
We speak up for strong, well-supported libraries and help members take action on issues that affect access to information, community learning and public library service across Manitoba.
Strengthen Connections
We bring together library workers, trustees, institutions, and supporters to share knowledge, build relationships and support one another across the province.
Support Learning
We create opportunities for professional development, mentorship, webinars and knowledge sharing so Manitoba’s library community can keep growing together.
Build the Future
We support leadership, collaboration, scholarships, awards, committees and member participation to help shape the future of libraries in Manitoba.
