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PLA seeks responses to 2024 Public Library Staff Survey
The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and invited all U.S. public libraries to participate. The 2024 Public Library Staff Survey is open now through Dec. 14, 2024.
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl participated in event with Administration officials and national leaders.
Public Library Association expands digital literacy training funding opportunity, powered by AT&T
The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce expanded digital literacy funding opportunities and resources for public libraries, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
ALA praises FCC vote to make Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for E-rate funding
The American Library Association welcomes an FCC vote allowing libraries and schools to use tens of millions of dollars in federal E-rate funding each year to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots for lending.
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public...
PLA and ALSC launch digital edition of the Every Child Ready to Read® Toolkit
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) have jointly launched a digital edition of the Every...
PLA launches new telehealth training module on DigitalLearn.org
The Public Library Association has launched Getting Started with Telehealth, a new training module available on DigitalLearn.org.
PLA wraps 2024 conference with strong attendance and engagement
The Public Library Association (PLA) welcomed more than 7,500 public library workers, supporters, and vendors nationwide to celebrate all things public libraries at the PLA 2024 Conference, April 3–5, in Columbus, Ohio, and at the virtual conference.