Public Library Association (PLA)

December 7: Using Data to Engage Underserved Communities

November 30: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries

Webinar Proposals due November 30

Participate in the 2022 PLA Annual Survey

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PLA to host free virtual Town Hall to address threats in public libraries 1 week ago

PLA seeks responses to 2022 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey 1 month ago

Public Library Association (PLA) releases refresh of strategic goals, positioning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) at center 2 months ago

PLA releases first Staff and Diversity Survey report 3 months ago

ALA/ARL approve Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework 3 months ago

Bruce Davis Takes Readers Behind The Scenes On The Early Days of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1 week ago

New Podcast! FYI 57 — Subscription Book Boxes for Teens 1 week ago

Libraries Eligible for New Digital Equity Outreach Funding; January 9 Deadline to Apply 1 week ago

Native American Heritage Month at the Library 2 weeks ago

Revolting Librarians: Fifty Years Later 3 weeks ago

ALA Unveils 2023 Carnegie Medals Shortlist 1 week ago

How to Keep Kids Reading Over Winter 2 weeks ago

Hohl, Suess Seek 2024–2025 ALA Presidency 3 weeks ago

11 Questions: Alena Rivers 1 month ago

Building Agency and Creating Value 1 month ago