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

PLA releases first Staff and Diversity Survey report 1 month ago

ALA/ARL approve Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework 1 month ago

PLA awards $1.1 million to 160 public libraries to conduct digital literacy workshops  1 month ago

Apply now for PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T 4 months ago

A Message from PLA President Maria McCauley Regarding Recent Library Threats 21 hours ago

New FYI Podcast – Hosting an Expungement Clinic at the Public Library 2 days ago

Barbara Graham On The Joy Of “Not Knowing” In Crafting Her Compassionate and Suspenseful Debut Novel 2 weeks ago

Changing Expectations: New Ways to Entice the Public 3 weeks ago

Brave Voices, Brave Choices: A look into Howard County Library System’s racial equity initiative 1 month ago

SLACK Journals Select: The Key to Content Your Way 1 week ago

Book Challenges to Set Record 1 week ago

Call Number Podcast: Rethinking Your Space 2 weeks ago

The Secret, Simple Literacy Solution Every Library Needs 4 weeks ago

Call Number Podcast: Support for Ukraine 1 month ago