For immediate release | December 16, 2013

Fifteen preconferences offer a head start on learning at PLA 2014

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CHICAGO – Before the Public Library Association (PLA) 2014 Conference gets underway in Indianapolis in March, eager learners can take advantage of in-depth, full and half-day preconferences on March 11 and 12.

Take a look and you’ll see there’s something for everyone!

For the Early Learning Staffer

For the Leader

For the Techie

For the Promoter

For the Programming Staffer

For the Data-Driver

For the Recruiter

Preconferences do require separate registration; however attendees are not required to be registered for the full conference. There are discounts for PLA, Indiana Library Federation, and 91´«Ã½ members.

Offered biennially, the , March 11-15, 2014, Indianapolis is the premier event for public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from across the country and around the world. Registration and housing is now open. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration rates before Jan. 10, 2014.

For more information about PLA, contact the PLA office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or visit PLA’s website at 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.

Contact:

Amy Sargent

Marketing and Communications Manager

Public Library Association

asargent@ala.org

312-280-5024