Public Library Association (PLA)

New Virtual Training! Justice at Work in Public Libraries

A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons

Benchmark: Library Metrics & Trends

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We help keep public library professionals a step ahead through in-person and online education opportunities.

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Apply now for PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T 2 months ago

Together with AT&T, PLA launches new DigitalLearn courses; announces new incentive program for library digital literacy workshops 3 months ago

Sonia Alcántara-Antoine named PLA 2023-2024 president 3 months ago

6,000 attend first in-person PLA national conference since pandemic 4 months ago

Portland to host largest national library conference since the pandemic 4 months ago

Protected: Available Now! Public Libraries May/June and July/August Digital Issues (Password Needed) 2 days ago

Just Where are We Heading? 1 week ago

Using Co-Design as an Approach to Better Serve and Engage Low-Income, Latinx Communities 3 weeks ago

Uso del diseño colaborativo como método para atender mejor e involucrar a las comunidades Latinx de bajos ingresos 3 weeks ago

“I Feel Like I Can Create The Rules Of The World As I’m Writing It” — K-Ming Chang On The Stories in Her Phenomenal New Collection 4 weeks ago

ALA Supports Information Access on Reproductive Health 4 days ago

Call Number Podcast: Newbery Medal Winners 3 weeks ago

Two Is Better Than One 3 weeks ago

Saving Our Stories 1 month ago

Avoid the Cookie-Cutter Library 1 month ago