2026 MLA|DLA Annual Conference

For full descriptions of each Ignite talk, check out this PDF!

Cripping Credentialism: Un Testimonio from MEd to Academic Librarian to MLIS Student
Presenter: Laura Aguilera

Save a Story! How Oral History Will Engage Your Community, Your Library–and You
Presenter: Debra Elfenbein

Six Literacies, One Shared Story: Reimagining Research and Learning Across the Library
Presenter: Amanda Kramer

Tell your summer reading story with the Maryland Libraries Summer Ideas Toolkit! This collaborative statewide resource was created to help librarians design, plan, and execute dynamic summer reading programs. In this session, learn how the toolkit came to life, meet the team that maintains it, and explore its shared materials and custom-built apps. Participants will discover practical ways to use, update, and contribute to the toolkit—ensuring it continues to reflect our stories and strengthen our shelves across Maryland’s libraries.