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PLA’s trauma-informed framework for supporting patrons
CHICAGO — Whether it’s navigating a crisis or witnessing a community member struggling with tough times, coming face to face with trauma and adversity can be uncomfortable. But in striving to learn more about challenging behaviors, and how we can better...
PLA announces additional 2022 conference speakers, Intellectual Freedom Forum programming
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce newly confirmed speakers for exciting events taking place at the PLA 2022 Conference, March 23—25 in Portland, Ore. In addition to Big Ideas and Author Lunch speakers, PLA has added an...
PLA announces 2022 conference scholarship winners
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has awarded thirty (30) scholarships for public library professionals and students to attend the PLA 2022 Conference, taking place March 23–25 in Portland, Ore. As part of PLA’s commitment to equity...
PLA opens registration for 2022 Virtual Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an alternative opportunity for public library workers unable to attend the PLA 2022 Conference in Portland, Oregon. The PLA 2022 Virtual Conference schedule has been enhanced and expanded to offer...
Public Libraries magazine announces 2022 Feature Article Contest winners
CHICAGO--Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the previous year. First prize of $500 was awarded to Katie...
PLA extends member Early Bird registration rate for 2022 Conference
CHICAGO — Today the Public Library Association (PLA) announced it is extending its member Early Bird registration rate for the PLA 2022 Conference, to be held March 23–25 in Portland, Oregon. Personal members of PLA, the Oregon Library Association (OLA)...
PLA announces keynote speakers for 2022 conference, March 23-25
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) 2022 Conference will open and close with laughter and a challenge to engage the current moment with opening speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones and closing speaker Kal Penn. The PLA 2022 Conference, taking place March...
Registration and housing now open for PLA 2022 Conference
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced that registration and housing are officially open for the PLA 2022 Conference. The conference will take place March 23-25 in Portland, Ore.; most events will be held at the Oregon Convention...
PLA now accepting proposals for PLA 2022 Conference
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) officially opened the Call for Proposals for educational sessions to be presented at its next biennial conference, to be held Mar. 23-25, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. The PLA 2022 Conference will...
Public Library Association stands with Nashville in wake of tornado
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is deeply saddened at news of the devastating impact of last night’s deadly tornado in Nashville and central Tennessee. Nashville Public Library locations are closed today, except for polling locations. PLA...
Ten 91´«Ã½ Spectrum Scholars awarded grants to attend PLA 2020 Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has awarded travel grants for ten Spectrum Scholars to attend the PLA 2020 Conference, taking place Feb. 25-29 in Nashville, Tenn. The 91´«Ã½'s Spectrum Scholarship Program actively...
PLA opens registration for 2020 Virtual Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an alternative opportunity for public library workers who are unable to attend the PLA 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tenn. PLA will present a condensed, live, online conference experience—the PLA...
CHICAGO – Today, the Public Library Association's (PLA) unveiled the winners of its 75th Anniversary Scholarships. To celebrate PLA's 75th Anniversary and encourage equity, diversity and inclusion in library leadership, PLA sponsored scholarships for 15...
Early-bird member discount for PLA 2020 Conference expires Friday, Dec. 20
CHICAGO — Members of the Public Library Association (PLA) and Tennessee Library Association have until Friday, Dec. 20, to take advantage of deeply discounted registration rates for the PLA 2020 Conference. Thanks to the early-bird registration offer, PLA...
Speakers announced for PLA 2020 Conference General Sessions
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) has secured an outstanding slate of inspiring and entertaining speakers for the PLA 2020 Conference, taking place Feb. 25-29, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the...
