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CHICAGO — The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies’ (ASCLA) Library Consultants Interest Group and the Public Library Association (PLA) are teaming up again to offer at the PLA 2014 Conference 12:30-3:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 244-245.

This is a unique opportunity for libraries to receive free 30-minute consultation sessions from professional library consultants. Like the libraries they serve, library consultants care about the success of individuals and the thriving communities that come from strong libraries. “Consultants Give Back” is simple: free consulting sessions with an expert. No sales pitches and no strings – just helpful advice. Pure and simple. For participants, it’s a chance to be heard by and learn from a caring expert in the field. For consultants, it’s an opportunity to “pay it forward.”

Plan ahead and Many consultants are also available by appointment at other times and locations throughout the conference.

Participating Consultants:

• Carson Block, Library Technology,
• Yolanda Cuesta, Multicultural Services & Community Engagement,
• Donna Fletcher, Strategic planning, library surveys, marketing,
• Rhonda Putney Gould, Youth Services and Special Needs,
• Africa Hands, Career and Transitions Coach,
• Jim Minges, Library Planning and Management,
• Paula Singer, Compensation, Human Resources, Organization and Leadership Development, Succession and Strategic Planning,
• Richard Waters, Building Planning and Programming,
• Joan Frye Williams, Library Planning,

The PLA 2014 Conference, March 11-15, in Indianapolis promises to be the premier conference for public library professionals. The conference includes nearly 150 professional development programs, numerous social events and networking opportunities, and a bustling exhibits hall, as well as engaging speakers. For more information, please visit placonference.org or contact the PLA office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 5PLA or pla@ala.org.

PLA is a division of the 91��ý. 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.

ASCLA, a division of the 91��ý (91��ý), is a diverse organization of librarians and support staff who work in academic and public libraries, state agencies, specialized libraries and cooperatives, as well as those who are self-employed. Our division’s work centers on that represent the diversity and important work of our engaged and active members.