Public Library Association 2012 Conference Press Kit
Public Library Association Conference Press Kit
The Public Library Association's (PLA) biennial Conference is the premier professional development event for public librarians, public library workers, trustees, Friends, library vendors and others with an interest in public libraries. The PLA 2012 Conference will take place March 13-17, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and will feature more than 180 top-quality educational programs, author events and nearly 400 exhibiting companies.
Media interested in attending the conference may contact Jennifer Petersen, PLA Media Relations, at 312-280-5043 or jpetersen@ala.org to register. For more information on how to qualify for a press pass, please see PLA's Media Credential Policy.
The PLA, with more than 9,000 members is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world. PLA's core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve.
Speakers Include:
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Betty White David Baldacci Joyce Carol Oates
Tad Motoyama/Los Angeles Zoo Travis Riggs/Creative Edge Studios Inc. Star Black
About the Conference:
Preliminary Program (PDF)
PLA President Marcia Warner and Conference Chair Karen Danczak Lyons discuss PLA 2012:
Fact Sheets:
American Library Association Fact Sheet
Public Library Association Fact Sheet
Press Room:
Location
Pennsylvania Conventin Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hours
| Wednesday, March 14 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 15 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday, March 16 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 17 | 7 - 11 a.m. |
Resources:
Careers in Public Librarianship
Press Releases:
Public Library Association Conference draws thousands to Philadelphia
Philadelphia to host national discussions on the future of public libraries
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keynote Public Library Association's Opening Session
Betty White to close PLA 2012 Conference
PLA special events feature best-selling adult, young adult, children’s authors
The PLA 2012 Career Center connects job seekers/providers and hosts a resume review clinic
Eleven preconferences offer in-depth public library education at PLA 2012
PLA award winners represent excellence in public libraries
New digital portal will allow subscribers to easily customize public library data reports
