To annually select the recipient of the award and an honorarium, given to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less with an upper per capita income limit of not more than the 75th quartile of the national average that demonstrates excellence
To explore partnerships and consider resources to be developed to help public libraries learn about and implement successful family engagement practices. The group will report to the PLA Board of Directors at least twice per year. Please note: Effective
To select annually, a recipient of the Gordon M. Conable Award, which is designed to honor a public library staff member, a library trustee, or a public library, which has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights
The award honors the life and accomplishments of John Iliff, early adopter and champion of technology in public libraries, and recognizes the contributions of a library worker, librarian, or library that has used technology and innovative thinking as a
To support the leadership development needs of public librarians in accordance with the PLA strategic plan and to advise and recommend to the PLA Board of Directors strategies related to leadership development for the profession. Deliverables and outcomes
Review, analyze, and recommend measures, techniques, and data-related activities that will help strengthen and advance the public library field in providing services and programs to its patrons as well as communicating the value of libraries to internal
To advise PLA on creating successful membership recruitment and retention practices. This advisory group operates to: Provide member perspective to PLA; Offer input to help PLA connect with and impact membership; Help prioritize member messaging; Review
To select annually a recipient or recipients of the New Leaders Travel Grant, which is an award designed to enable PLA members new to the profession and who have not had the opportunity to attend a major PLA continuing education event in the last five
To work with National Conference Committee and PLA staff to promote the site of the National Conference as a desirable location and to suggest activities for conference attendees; to suggest possible sites and venues of interest to public librarians for
To work with PLA staff to plan and conduct a national conference; to advise on general planning for the conference; to make policy recommendations to the PLA board regarding the conference; to assist in identifying potential major speakers for all
