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Upcoming webinar offers guidance on starting a WiFi hotspot lending program at the library
CHICAGO -- Last month, PLA announced a new project, supported by Microsoft Corp., called DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities, which seeks to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through...
91´«Ã½ and US library associations affirm commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and several library associations in the United States have pledged their commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). 91´«Ã½, AALL (the American Association of Law Libraries), CNI (the Coalition for...
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced a new effort, supported by Microsoft Corp., to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through $400,000 donated by Microsoft Philanthropies, PLA...
PLA, NNLM expand strategic partnership through consumer health programming survey
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has added another collaborative project to its ongoing partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), a program of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Through this partnership, PLA...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has expanded its partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), a program of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). In 2017, the two organizations launched Promoting Healthy...
Spring 2019 PLA Leadership Academy participants announced
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Leadership Development Committee has selected 28 exceptional librarians to participate in the Spring 2019 PLA Leadership Academy, which will be held Mar. 25–29 in Chicago, Ill. The PLA Leadership Academy...
Winners of National Short Fiction Contest announced
CHICAGO — Six outstanding writers are being recognized for their entries in the Public Library Association’s (PLA) National Short Fiction Contest. This fall, more than 600 writers across the U.S. entered the contest by submitting short stories on the...
National Short Fiction Contest enters judging phase
Public encouraged to vote in Readers’ Choice competition CHICAGO – The submissions are in, now it’s your turn to weigh in. This fall, the Public Library Association (PLA) launched a national short story writing contest, inviting writers across the U.S. to...
Public Library Association supports libraries in connecting consumers to health care coverage
CHICAGO – Today (Nov. 1, 2018*) marks the beginning of the six-week enrollment period for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Public Library Association (PLA) is providing support for public libraries to help their...
Public Library Association launches health insurance enrollment initiative
Will offer funding for public libraries to connect consumers to coverage CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing work to support the public library’s role in creating healthy communities, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering new resources for...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) announced today that it will collaborate with OCLC on new project to collect and share knowledge and resources to support public libraries and their community partners in addressing the opioid crisis. OCLC...
PLA to hold short-fiction writing contest this fall
National competition begins Sept. 25 CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, is inviting writers to submit original works of short fiction for a National Writing Contest taking place this fall. Only...
New policy brief highlights state initiatives to promote family engagement in public libraries
BOSTON — State library leaders are promoting two-generation approaches to early learning and fostering environments in which children and the adults in their lives have equal opportunities to create knowledge and gain new skills together. The Global...
91´«Ã½ president announces international relations resources
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Loida Garcia-Febo today unveiled a variety of programs and tools to engage, retain and expand 91´«Ã½’s international members. From free webinars to opportunities for engagement with librarians from...
PLA and LITA offer highly affordable workshop for women in tech
Scholarships available. Apply by May 17! CHICAGO -- Women in the technology field face numerous challenges in their day-to-day work. That’s why PLA is partnering with the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) to present AvramCamp, named in...
