Post-Election Resources

PLA knows its members and their libraries may be struggling to respond to the post-election challenges our communities face. Public libraries have an unparalleled ability to bring people and knowledge together, especially in times of uncertainty and division. As we invite our communities to have critical conversations, we must be committed to ensuring a safe place for all that reflects and serves the diversity of our nation. PLA offers the resources below to help its members serve their communities.

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Post-Election Resources imagePLA knows its members and their libraries may be struggling to respond to the post-election challenges our communities face. Public libraries have an unparalleled ability to bring people and knowledge together, especially in times of uncertainty and division.

As we invite our communities to have critical conversations, we must be committed to ensuring a safe place for all that reflects and serves the diversity of our nation. PLA offers the resources below to help its members serve their communities. To suggest additional resources, please email pla@ala.org.

Help Save IMLS

Help PLA Save Federal Funding for Libraries!

On March 16, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his preliminary budget proposal for 2018. In addition to drastic cuts across a wide range of departments and agencies, the proposed budget calls for the elimination of all federal funding to the (IMLS), the only federal agency charged with providing support to the nation's hundreds of thousands of libraries and museums.


How Public Libraries Are Responding

To see how public libraries are responding to post-election challenges in their communities, (PLA member login required). Join in the conversation to ask questions or to share how your library is responding.


PLA Webinars

Engaged and Inclusive: Libraries Embracing Racial Equity and Social Justice

Beyond Bilingual Storytime and ESL: Digging Deeper into Your Spanish Speaking Community


PLA Workbooks


Public Libraries Online

Can Children See Themselves in the Books on Your Shelves? and


Public Libraries Podcast


PLA 2016 Conference Speakers


91´«Ã½ Resources

91´«Ã½ Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services: Libraries Respond

91´«Ã½ Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services: Strategic Planning for Diversity

91´«Ã½ Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services: Recruiting for Diversity

ALSC: Unity. Kindness. Peace. Booklist


Additional Resources