MLA ’17 Service Project
The number of homeless people in Seattle and King County continues to rise, with more than 4,000 people sleeping on the streets in a recent…
Dining Options in Seattle
Download the [Link removed (MLA ’17 Restaurant Guide)] in PDF, or look for the print version in your bag in Seattle! This year’s Restaurant Guide,…
Seattle’s local library attractions – at your own pace!
Want to explore a few of Seattle’s finest libraries? The famous Seattle Central Library is only a few blocks from the Washington State Convention Center.…
Getting Around Seattle
Once you’ve made it to your hotel in downtown Seattle, you have a few options for getting around to visit the sights, depending on your…
Woodland Park Zoo
Think big cities are a zoo? Planned for some extra sightseeing in Seattle but haven’t decided where to go? Visit Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, which…
Top 10
Can we narrow down Seattle’s attractions to just 10? I don’t think so. Over the last few months we have shared numerous ideas for sightseeing…
Special Content Session 1: “#meddatalibs: A Book Group Discussion about the Intersection of Data and Medical Librarianship”
The Research Section and Medical Informatics Section are cosponsoring a data management book discussion at MLA’17: Special Content Session: “#meddatalibs: A Book Group Discussion…
Getting from the SeaTac Airport to the Convention Center
Traveling from SeaTac Airport and wonder how to get all the way to downtown Seattle? You have a number of options. Light Rail The Sound…
Attractions
Seattle is a world-class city with many wonderful attractions and is a premier destination for arts, entertainment, and leisure activities. Seattle’s central location provides easy…
MLA 2017: Dare to Reconnect
Yes, high school reunions get a bad rap. From the tacky music to the one-upsmanship, they are they event we all dread to attend, but…
Seattle Book Crawl
Suggestions for a Seattle Book Crawl Seattle is a book-lover’s paradise. It’s been in the top 3 of “Most Literate Cities” since the list started…
Resume Clinic
Sign up for the “Dream Dare Do” Resume Clinic! Reviewees: Sign up now to have your resume reviewed by an experienced and skilled librarian reviewer. Mock…
Food Options in Seattle (or, How to Eat Your Way Around the Emerald City)
The central location of the Seattle Convention Center means that there is no shortage of amazing food options for you at MLA’17. The Local Arrangements…
Built Seattle: standout buildings and city views
The city of Seattle is rich with architectural masterpieces in both the downtown core and residential areas. Take some time during MLA’17 to see some…
Play Ball!
Seattle has a variety of sports teams and events for you to enjoy during your visit in May. The Seattle Mariners baseball team will be…
Washington Wines
Did you know that Washington state is the second-largest wine producer in the country? With more than 900 winemakers in Washington, there is a glass…
Beer & Cider in Seattle
Seattle is a beer city. You will have no trouble finding bars that serve local brew on tap within a mile of the convention center,…
New Plenary Open Forum Session Added
Join Us For Activism in a Time of Turbulence Sunday, May 28, 2017 4:30 p.m.–5:25 p.m. Librarians have a long history of advocating for openness,…
Info sharing: Blog & Twitter
Do you have your schedule planned for MLA’17? Are you wondering what others are interested in, where to be and what fun things to do…
Books Set in the Seattle Area
Tom Robbins calls Seattle “a frontier metropolis.” Unlike many east coast cities, in Seattle, the natural world exists near and is even intertwined with the…