Membership Monday: Present at PLA Conference

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Learn how you can be a part of PLA’s renowned conference programming.

Free and available exclusively to PLA members

PLA 2026 Conference proposals will be open this spring! In this Membership Monday on-demand session, learn how you can be a part of PLA’s renowned conference programming. Members from the PLA Membership Advisory Group and the PLA 2026 Conference Program Subcommittee discuss their experiences presenting at past PLA Conferences, writing a successful proposal, and how to stand out from the crowd.

Hosted on the first Monday of each month, Membership Mondays are virtual meetups where PLA members can hear from leaders within the association, discover ways to get involved, ask questions, share ideas, and grow their networks. Registration is free, but PLA membership is required.

Panelists

  • Julie Robinson, Refugee & Immigration Services & Empowerment Outreach Manager, Kansas City (MO) Public Library
  • Padma Polepeddi, Assistant Director of Public Services, Community Outreach, Jefferson County Public Library (Lakewood, CO)
  • Angela Bennett, Assistant Library Director, Henrico County (VA) Public Library

Important Registration Information

An ALA eLearning account is required to register for this free virtual series. Don’t have an account? Create one for free by going to the “Log in” menu located at the top right corner in the ALA eLearning site. Although no membership is required to create the account, you must be a PLA member to register for this PLA member-exclusive webinar. If you encounter any issues registering for this series, then please email ce@ala.org for assistance.

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March 03, 2025
1:00 - 1:30pm CST

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