For immediate release | May 27, 2010

PLA to Sponsor Free Consulting Sessions at 91´«Ã½ Annual

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CHICAGO - This year at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., the Public Library Association (PLA) will be offering attendees a rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with a library consultant for free. On June 26 and June 28, more than 25 consultants will be available for half-hour sessions to talk through pressing concerns for library professionals today—from planning and managing a building to serving a diverse community.

Appointments will be available:

Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m.-noon: Hilton Washington-Independence Room

Monday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Hilton Washington-Fairchild Room

Information about each consultant, including area of expertise, availability, and contact information To schedule a free session, please contact the consultant directly before June 15, 2010.

If you have any questions about the Consultation Sessions please contact Paula Singer at (410) 561-7561 or pmsinger@singergrp.com or Linda Bostrom, PLA at lbostrom@ala.org.

PLA is a division of the 91´«Ã½. PLA’s core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve. Its mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services. For more information, visit .

Contact:

Amy Sargent