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2013
February 2013
- New literacy scholarships award $1,000 to attend PLA 2014
- Registration now open for PLA’s online train-the-technology trainer course in April
- PLA award winners represent excellence in public libraries
- Learn how to shine online with PLA’s presentation skills webinar
- Registration is now open for PLA’s Virtual Spring Symposium
January 2013
- Twenty-four public librarians chosen to attend PLA Leadership Academy
- PLA offers sessions with a public library focus at the ALA Midwinter Meeting
- PLA now accepting proposals for PLA 2014 Conference
- Start January off right with a stress management webinar from PLA
2012
December 2012
- Free PLA webinar recording offers ideas and tools to build community e-book awareness
- Loleta D. Fyan Grant call for proposals
- Line-up announced for Innovative Advocacy in Action Institute at ALA Midwinter Meeting
November 2012
- PLA launches enhanced, interactive Public Libraries Online
- PLA to offer free member-exclusive readers’ advisory webinar with Nancy Pearl
- PLA encourages practitioners to complete survey on digital literacy practices
October 2012
- PLA webinar offers ideas to revitalize the reference department
- PLA’s upcoming webinar tracks the elusive library non-users
- PLA accepting applications for pilot Leadership Academy developed in partnership with ICMA
- Get the latest on e-books during PLA’s upcoming webinar
- Public library staff invited to participate in summer reading survey from PLA
September 2012
- PLA hosts webinar with Britton, developer of first makerspace in a public library
- PLA receives IMLS grant to develop online digital literacy resource
- PLA offering its last free Turning the Page 2.0 advocacy course
- PLA now accepting nominations for nine service awards and grants
August 2012
- Connect your patrons with indie fiction recommendations from PLA's upcoming readers' advisory webinar
- Yolanda Cuesta to lead PLA management course on serving diverse populations
July 2012
- Registration now open for PLA’s online train-the-technology-trainer course in September
- PLA’s upcoming webinar challenges attendees to shake up traditional thinking in public library management
- On-Demand Webinars from PLA let you learn when you want, where you want
- ALA, PLA presidents release joint letter to halt closure of Sunland Park (N.M.) Community Library
- Attend PLA’s webinar and learn how to utilize interactive screencasting technology to educate patrons
June 2012
- PLA and partner ICMA receive IMLS grant to design leadership training model for librarians
- Get an in-depth look at PLDS data and PLAmetrics at ALA Annual Conference
- Registration remains open for PLA preconferences at ALA Annual Conference
- Reserve free 30-minute sessions with library consultants at 'Consultants Give Back' event
- PLA receives IMLS grant to plan for a national digital summer reading program
May 2012
- New public library data from PLA available online
- Free public library advocacy training from PLA offers unique opportunity for interactive online education
- Get tips on managing media with a free webinar from PLA
- Carolyn Anthony chosen as 2013–2014 PLA president
- PLA’s Facebook Forum offers users tips and Q&A opportunities about managing disruptive patrons
- Author Sherman Alexie to keynote PLA President’s Program and Awards Presentation at ALA Annual
April 2012
- PLA continues its support of Spectrum Presidential Initiative
- PLA to offer three preconferences for public library staff at ALA Annual Conference
- Get your library in strategic shape at PLA Results Boot Camp with June Garcia and Sandra Nelson
- Get back to basics with the PLA 'E-Books 101' webinar
March 2012
- PLA 2012 elections give members the power to choose their association’s leadership
- Deadline to participate in the PLDS Statistical Report Survey extended to April 16
- Public Library Association Conference draws thousands to Philadelphia
- PLA Store at PLA 2012 Conference, Philadelphia
- Philadelphia host to national discussions on future of public libraries
- PLA 2012 attendees will lead the conversation at the Unconference
- Karen Danczak Lyons on value of PLA's 2012 Conference
- New mobile app helps PLA 2012 Conference attendees plan with the touch of a finger
- The PLA 2012 Career Center connects job seekers/providers and hosts a resume review clinic
- Celebrate Preservation Week @ PLA Conference
February 2012
- Author Liz Moore added to PLA 2012 Virtual Conference lineup
- Attend PLA's upcoming webinar and bring civility back into your community
- Mikel, Pruett chosen to 'win a trip to PLA 2012'
- Tours at PLA 2012 help attendees explore Philadelphia
- PLA special events feature best-selling adult, young adult, children’s authors
- PLA award winners represent excellence in public libraries
January 2012
- Online registration opens for spring session of PLA’s free public library advocacy education program
- Upcoming PLA webinar will provide fun and affordable ideas to enhance the look and feel of your library
- New scholarship opportunity for library student to attend PLA 2012
- PLA offering video contest to win registration and travel to PLA 2012
- PLA 2012 Virtual Conference to feature same quality programming offered at on-site conference in Philadelphia
- Early bird registration for PLA 2012 ends this Friday
- Get your questions answered during an Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® Facebook Forum
2011
December 2011
- ALSC, PLA offer Every Child Ready to Read webinar
- An upcoming, cutting-edge webinar from PLA looks at building digital media labs in public libraries
- Save up to 50 percent on PLA training kits this December
November 2011
- Young adult author Ally Carter added to the Author Lunch series at PLA 2012
- Eleven preconferences offer in-depth public library education at PLA 2012
- PLA sponsors Emerging Leader and public librarian Heather Beverley
- Refresh your customer service skills with PLA's upcoming webinar
October 2011
- New digital portal will allow subscribers to easily customize public library data reports
- Less than one week left to register for webinar focused on Spanish-speaker services at the library
- One more week left to register for Turning the Page 2.0 advocacy training
- PLA now filling columnist vacancies and accepting articles for its journal, "Public Libraries"
September 2011
- Enhance your library’s services for Spanish-speakers with PLA’s upcoming webinar
- Write your public library’s e-book program with the help of PLA’s new webinar series
- PLA 2012 Conference bookended by exciting keynote speakers
- Online registration opens for fall session of PLA’s free public library advocacy education program
- PLA awards $1,000 scholarship to Florida young adult librarian to attend REFORMA Conference
- Housing and registration for the PLA 2012 Conference are now open
- Applications now available for nine PLA awards
August 2011
- PLA’s upcoming webinar will help participants implement e-reader loan programs at their libraries
- Stock up on fun children’s reading kits with PLA’s summer sale
July 2011
- Pre-registration is now open for PLA 2012
- PLA Results Boot Camp returns this October to the Nashville Public Library
- Online registration opens for second summer session of PLA’s free public library advocacy education program
- PLA presents readers’ advisory webinar with Nancy Pearl on July 19
June 2011
- Attend the PLA Mega Issue Discussion at Annual and enter to win a free PLA 2012 Conference registration
- Registration still open for preconferences dedicated to public library professionals at ALA Annual
- 2011 PLDS Digital Database now available; features special public library finance survey
May 2011
- Consultants give back: free 30-minute sessions in New Orleans
- Every Child Ready to Read® launches new website
- PLA to offer free library leadership webinar on June 8
- Online registration opens for summer session of PLA’s free public library advocacy education program
- PLA offers popular Accidental Technology Trainer online course for a second time
- PLA now accepting applications for ConverStations at PLA 2012 Conference
- Advanced sales for Every Child Ready to Read® toolkit begin
- PLA members choose new president and board members and approve dues increase in 2011 elections
April 2011
- Transform your library’s image with PLA’s upcoming webinar back by popular demand
- New interactive website captures stories from library patrons and staff across the U.S.
- ALSC and PLA to offer Sneak Peek Webinar for upcoming Every Child Ready to Read® toolkit
- PLA to offer budget and finance workshop with Sandra Nelson in Houston this May
- June Garcia will lead PLA fundraising management workshop in Seattle this May
- PLA delivers its inaugural Virtual Spring Symposium to more than 675 participants
- Learn how QR Codes can benefit your library with PLA's upcoming webinar
March 2011
- Online registration now open for PLA's free public library advocacy education program
- Deadline to participate in the PLDS Statistical Report Survey extended to March 31
- Registration for the 2011 PLA Virtual Spring Symposium closes on Friday, March 25
- PLA now accepting proposals for 2012 ALA Annual Conference
February 2011
- PLA to offer four preconferences for public library staff at ALA Annual Conference
- PLA to offer a free Member Update webinar on March 2
- Registration now open for PLA’s Virtual Spring Symposium
January 2011
- Two awards highlight notable contributions to Public Libraries journal
- Create an engaging and user-friendly library website with tips from PLA’s upcoming webinar
- PLA 2011 award winners represent excellence in public libraries
- Save the date for PLA’s first-ever Virtual Spring Symposium
- Registration now open for PLA’s online train-the-technology trainer course in February
- PLA to kick off free advocacy training program on April 12 at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference
- Register onsite for PLA’s Midwinter Institute in San Diego
2010
December 2010
November 2010
- The newly expanded PLA Gift Shop is now open online
- Nancy Pearl headlines PLA webinar this December
- IMLS director nominee Susan Hildreth to lead panel at PLA Midwinter institute
October 2010
September 2010
- President nominates former Public Library Association president for IMLS director
- PLA's Midwinter Institute designed to help public libraries thrive in 21st century
- PLA now accepting proposals for PLA 2012 Conference
- Applications Now Available for Nine PLA Awards
August 2010
July 2010
- PLA offers free online library advocacy training
- 2010 PLDS Report highlights key financial statistics
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
- Public Library Association 13th National Conference Comes to a Close in Portland
- PLA 2010 Virtual Conference to Feature Live Programming, Author Interviews
February 2010
- ALA seeks applications from public libraries for "The American Dream Starts @ your library" mini-grants
- PLA 2010 award winners represent excellence in public libraries
January 2010
- Will Shortz to keynote PLA President’s Program at ALA Annual Conference
- PLA 2010 Virtual Conference Registration Opens
2009
December 2009
October 2009
September 2009
- PLA 2010 Conference Registration Opens September 8
- Poster Kits Available Through PLA
- PLA Advocacy Toolkit Now Available
August 2009
July 2009
2008
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