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2019 Public Library Association Election results
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced the results of its 2019 Election. Voting was available from Mar. 11 through Apr. 3, and open to all PLA members in good standing. The members elected Michelle Jeske, city librarian and...
Polls now open in 2019 PLA Election
Voting Deadline: Wednesday, April 3 CHICAGO -- The voting period has begun in the Public Library Association's (PLA) 2019 Election. Members will have an opportunity to elect three new directors to the PLA Board of Directors and weigh in on an important...
Candidates announced for 2019 Public Library Association board election
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2019 Election. This year six nominees will stand for three positions on the PLA Board of Directors: president and two directors...
PLA proposes adding Fiscal Officer position to Board of Directors
Members to vote on proposal in 2019 PLA Election CHICAGO – At its fall 2018 meeting, the Public Library Association (PLA) Board of Directors authorized the addition of a measure to appear on the ballot in the 2019 PLA Election. The measure proposes to add...
Public Library Association announces events at 2019 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO -- Planning to attend the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) 2019 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, Wash.? Be sure to take advantage of the outstanding programming offered by the Public Library Association (PLA). Preconference Programs PLA is...
Public Library Association releases new strategic plan
Addresses critical issues and changes affecting public libraries CHICAGO – Today the Public Library Association (PLA) unveiled a new strategic plan effective through the year 2022. The new PLA Strategic Plan describes the association’s core purpose, core...
91´«Ã½: New Tor delay on library ebooks hurts readers, authors and libraries
CHICAGO - At the beginning of July, Tor, a division of Macmillan, announced without warning that it was immediately beginning to embargo ebook sales of new titles to libraries for four months. Today 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Loida...
Extensive programming for public librarians available at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO -- With big-name speakers and diverse educational offerings, the Public Library Association (PLA) offers something for every public library worker in its programming at the 2018 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference, taking place June 21-26 in New Orleans, La. To...
Public Library Association members elect Salazar as 2019-20 president; Fesemyer and Watson to board
CHICAGO — Ramiro S. Salazar, director of the San Antonio (Texas) Public Library, has been elected 2019-2020 president of the Public Library Association (PLA). He will serve a three-year term beginning after the 2018 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference this June...
Final Reminder: Polls close April 4 in 2018 PLA Election
CHICAGO -- Time is running out for Public Library Association (PLA) members to cast their ballots in the association's 2018 election. The polls will close at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, April 4. This year, six nominees will stand for three...
Polls now open in 2018 PLA Board Election
Voting Deadline: Wednesday, April 4 CHICAGO -- The voting period has begun in the Public Library Association's (PLA) 2018 Election. In the 2018 PLA Election six nominees, listed below, will stand for three positions on the Board of Directors: PLA...
Long-time RUSA member, Ed Garcia, elected to 91´«Ã½ Executive Board
CHICAGO - The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is pleased to announce that long-time RUSA member and current RUSA Director-at-Large has been elected to the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board. In addition to his service to RUSA, Garcia is a member of LITA...
91´«Ã½ Appoints Mary Ghikas as Executive Director through January 2020
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Board has appointed Mary Ghikas as executive director through January 2020, effective immediately. Ghikas has been serving as interim executive director since August 1, 2017, after the retirement...
Candidates announced for 2018 Public Library Association board election
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2018 election. In the 2018 PLA election six nominees will stand for three positions on the board of directors: PLA President and...
