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Our Mission

The Public Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services.

News from PLA

Spring Symposium Registration Begins September 2!
Programs and Handouts from the PLA at ALA's Annual Conference in Anaheim
View the 2008 PLA Election Results
Boot Camp is back! Applications are now being accepted for Results Boot Camp 4
2008 PLDS Order Forms Available
CPLA Courses - Register for PLA's Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) courses
Updated Service Responses available for download at ALA Online Store
Vist PLA's National Conference Site for Information on Handouts and Recordings
Expand your early literacy effort with Nursery Rhymes, Songs and Fingerplays
Meet our PLA Partners

Planning for the 2010 PLA National Conference is underway, and the Call for Proposals will open in early September. Check this site after September 2, 2008 for information.

Communities of Practice

Learn about the new Communities of Practice (CoP)

Leadership Fellows Scholarships

Leadership Fellows Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the nation's top Executive Programs

Deadlines for applying to the Wharton School of Business and the Ross School at the University of Michigan are approaching fast - September 1 for Wharton and September 12 for Michigan.

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Contact Us

Public Library Association, 50 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611; 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA; pla@ala.org