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Libraries as Lifelines: Supporting Communities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Statement from the 91´«Ã½’s Executive Board
91´«Ã½ Council elects three members to Executive Board for 2024-2027 term
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Council has elected Nick Buron, Peter Coyl and Dr. Corinthia Price to serve on the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board. Elected board members will begin a three-year term in July 2024 and conclude in June 2027.
Library, author, bookseller groups condemn legal action attempting to censor books in Virginia
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) joined with Virginia librarians and booksellers, publishers and civil liberties organizations to issue a statement on June 1 condemning a Virginia political candidate’s legal action that seeks to halt distribution of...
Kathy Carroll, Sara Dallas to serve on 91´«Ã½ Executive Board
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Council has elected Kathy Carroll and Sara Dallas to serve on the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board. The Executive Board election took place during the virtual 2022 Library Learning Experience. Elected board members will...
Mary Davis Fournier named PLA executive director
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced today the appointment of Mary Davis Fournier as executive director, Public Library Association (PLA), a division of 91´«Ã½. Her first day in her new role will be Monday, June 14. Fournier is a 20...
2021 Public Library Association election results
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced the results of its 2021 Election. Voting was available from March 8 through April 7, and open to all PLA members in good standing. The members elected Dr. Maria Taesil Hudson McCauley...
91´«Ã½ Endowment Trustees add minority-owned GQG Partners as newest fund manager
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Endowment Trustees announce the acquisition of minority-owned GQG Partners LLC as the newest fund manager in 91´«Ã½'s $62 million portfolio. Founded in 2016 by Rajiv Jain, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer...
91´«Ã½ condemns violence on Capitol Hill, calls for advocacy
WASHINGTON, DC — The Executive Board of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) gives thanks for the safety of the staff in our Public Policy and Advocacy Office in Washington and 91´«Ã½ members who work on Capitol Hill, as well as for elected legislators...
Candidates announced for 2021 Public Library Association board election
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) 2021 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2021 Election. This year, six nominees will stand for three positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2022-2023 president...
Polls now open in 2020 PLA election
Voting Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 11:59 p.m. Central Time CHICAGO -- The voting period has begun in the Public Library Association (PLA) 2020 election. Members will have an opportunity to elect three new directors to the PLA Board of Directors. Seven...
91´«Ã½ responds to financial situation
CHICAGO – 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Wanda K. Brown and the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board released the following statement in response to financial shortfalls in the current fiscal year operating budget that were first brought to light at the...
Candidates announced for 2020 Public Library Association board election
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2020 Election. This year seven nominees will stand for four positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2021-2022 president, 91´«Ã½...
Public Library Association condemns Macmillan Publishers library lending model
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has joined its parent organization in denouncing Macmillan Publishers’ new library eBook lending model. Under the new model, scheduled to take effect...
PLA names Clara Bohrer as first fiscal officer
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) officially announced the appointment of Clara Nalli Bohrer, director of the West Bloomfield Township (Mich.) Public Library, as its first fiscal officer. Through a ballot initiative approved by the...
PLA announces changes to Board of Directors
Salazar begins one-year term as PLA president, Jeske as president-elect CHICAGO – The Public Library Association's (PLA) Board meeting on June 22 officially marked the end of the 2018-2019 service year, which brought several important changes to the...
