Public Library Association (PLA)

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2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey

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The American Library Association opposes widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries 5 days ago

ACRL, PLA partner launch Benchmark, a new digital data tool for libraries 1 month ago

Registration and housing now open for PLA 2022 Conference 1 month ago

PLA releases 'Strategic Planning for Public Libraries' publication 2 months ago

National survey finds libraries play expanded role in digital equity, bridging gaps in access to technology 3 months ago

TikTok as a Primary Source 5 days ago

Criminalizing Book Selection 1 week ago

“Anything That Strikes You As Very Different From Now Is A Very Good Place to Start” – Lynne Truss On Creating The Delightfully Funny World Of Constable Twitten 3 weeks ago

A Salute to the Schneider 3 weeks ago

“My Process is Usually One of Necessity and Escaping Disaster” — Jeffrey Lewis On His Haunting New Novel 1 month ago

11 Questions: Dan Freeman 4 days ago

ALA, Divisions Oppose Widespread Censorship Efforts in US Schools and Libraries 5 days ago

Call Number Podcast: Food, Glorious Food 1 week ago

Same Mission, New Opportunities 2 weeks ago

Library of Congress Changes Illegal Aliens Subject Heading 3 weeks ago