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

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Contact Us

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