Public Library Association (PLA)

PLA 2023 Early Literacy Calendar

Benchmark: Library Metrics & Trends

On-Demand Town Hall: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries

Public Library Staff & Diversity Report

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PLA announces candidates for 2023 board election 1 month ago

PLA to host free virtual Town Hall to address threats in public libraries 2 months ago

PLA seeks responses to 2022 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey 3 months ago

Public Library Association (PLA) releases refresh of strategic goals, positioning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) at center 4 months ago

PLA releases first Staff and Diversity Survey report 5 months ago

New FYI Podcast Available — Public Libraries and Digital Literacy 3 days ago

New Year, New Music: Streaming Options for Libraries 4 days ago

Applying Game Design to Libraries 4 days ago

FYI Podcast: Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework 2 weeks ago

Researching the Integration History of Your Library 2 weeks ago

Call Number Podcast: Back in the Big Easy 1 week ago

Meet the 2023 I Love My Librarian Award Honorees 1 week ago

Call Number Podcast: 2022 Author Chats 1 month ago

ALA Supports Human Rights in Iran 1 month ago

Call Number Podcast: Medical Librarianship 1 month ago