CHICAGO — Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn about Project Outcome, PLA’s latest field-driven initiative. Project Outcome, formerly referred to as the performance measures initiative, will help libraries better measure the outcomes of the services they offer to patrons and provide the resources and support to effectively communicate and implement their findings for advocacy, partnership and planning activities. “” will take place at 1 p.m. Central on May 13.

Presenters Denise Davis, deputy library director of Sacramento (California) Public Library, and Rochelle Logan, former associate director of Support Services at Douglas County (Colorado) Libraries, will share their experiences piloting Project Outcome’s easy-to-use surveys and discuss future opportunities to join this initiative.

Individuals and groups interested in attending “Project Outcome: An Overview of PLA’s Latest Initiative for Libraries” may register for free , however registration is required and space is limited.

The (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 about PLA, contact the PLA office at 1 (800) 545-2433, ext.5PLA, or pla@ala.org.