Public Library Association (PLA)

October 13 Webinar: Vitual Learning during a Pandemic and After

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November 3 Webinar: Social Justice Programs

Free October Workforce Development Webinars

NEW! Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

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Registration and housing now open for PLA 2022 Conference 4 days ago

PLA releases 'Strategic Planning for Public Libraries' publication 1 week ago

National survey finds libraries play expanded role in digital equity, bridging gaps in access to technology 1 month ago

PLA launches Public Libraries: Partners in Workforce Development webinar series 1 month ago

Emergency Connectivity Fund $7 billion application window opens 3 months ago

Is COVID-19 Still Preventing Indoor Library Activities? 2 days ago

Finding Answers IV – This or That 1 week ago

The Return to Public Spaces: Alleviating Anxiety for Staff, Patrons, and Yourself 2 weeks ago

Guidance for Social Work Positions at the Library 3 weeks ago

Jo Hamya on Virginia Woolf, The Worst Bits of Twitter, and The Smell of Library Hand Soap 1 month ago

Teens Experience Librarianship Firsthand 4 days ago

Drabinski, Watson Seek 2023–2024 ALA Presidency 5 days ago

Libraries Rebound in the Wake of Hurricane Ida 5 days ago

Call Number Podcast: Library Architecture and Design 2 weeks ago

ALA Announces LibLearnX Will Be Virtual 3 weeks ago