amendments to the mla constitution in 1898 allowed for membership to be extended to any individual interested in libraries, and it was determined that future annual meetings were to occur in october with locations determined by the executive committee. also important during this time period, mla passed two resolutions supporting legislation to establish a state library commission and create a system of traveling libraries. this bill was passed in 1899 and was considered a major accomplishment for mla. the minnesota public library commission began in 1900, and clara baldwin served as the first librarian. another resolution was passed in 1899 requesting that a library science course be added to the curriculum at the university of minnesota. this was approved, and courses were soon offered.