For immediate release | April 5, 2017

PLA to offer free webinar on measuring outcomes for better summer library programs

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This April, the Public Library Association (PLA) will offer a free webinar to help libraries measure the success of their summer reading and learning programs. The webinar, , will be held on April 27 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. This online learning opportunity will leverage resources provided through , a free service from PLA which libraries can use to make program improvements, justify funding requests, and strengthen community partnerships.

Webinar participants will learn what other libraries have done to successfully gather outcome data about summer learning, and why standardized summer program outcomes are so important from the state library’s perspective. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences as well. .

If you would like to enroll in Project Outcome in advance of the webinar, please visit . Questions about the webinar may be directed to info@projectoutcome.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5857.

The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library leaders. For more information about PLA, contact the PLA office at 1 (800) 545-2433, ext.5PLA, or pla@ala.org.

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Contact:

Laurence Deutsch

Manager, Communications

Public Library Association (PLA)

ldeutsch@ala.org