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ALA Disappointed by Senate Vote to Block Hotspot Funds
The American Library Association expressed strong disappointment following the Senate’s passage of S.J. Res. 7, a Congressional Review Act resolution that overturns the FCC's decision to allow E-rate funding for Wi-Fi hotspot lending by libraries.
IMLS Cuts Put America’s Public Libraries at Risk
The elimination of federal funding for public libraries will be felt in every community across the country, and particularly in rural areas.
Jamar Rahming Named PLA 2026-2027 President
The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2025 election.
Public Libraries magazine announces 2024 Feature Article Contest winners
Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the 2024 volume year.
PLA Now Seeking Proposals for PLA 2026 Conference
The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened the Call for Proposals for educational sessions to be presented at its next biennial conference, to be held April 1–3, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As the organizations that collectively represent public libraries in the United States, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council oppose the Executive Order
PLA announces candidates for 2025 Board Election
The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2025 Election.
The Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 139 public libraries across 42 states to host digital literacy workshops, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
PLA seeks responses to 2024 Public Library Staff Survey
The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and invited all U.S. public libraries to participate. The 2024 Public Library Staff Survey is open now through Dec. 14, 2024.
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl participated in event with Administration officials and national leaders.
Public Library Association expands digital literacy training funding opportunity, powered by AT&T
The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce expanded digital literacy funding opportunities and resources for public libraries, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
ALA praises FCC vote to make Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for E-rate funding
The American Library Association welcomes an FCC vote allowing libraries and schools to use tens of millions of dollars in federal E-rate funding each year to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots for lending.
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report. The national survey updates emerging trends around...
PLA and ALSC launch digital edition of the Every Child Ready to Read® Toolkit
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) have jointly launched a digital edition of the Every Child Ready to Read® (ECRR) Second Edition toolkit, an early literacy resource for public...
PLA launches new telehealth training module on DigitalLearn.org
The Public Library Association has launched Getting Started with Telehealth, a new training module available on DigitalLearn.org.
