The Public Library Association (PLA) is hosting its biennial national conference April 3–5, in Columbus, Ohio. To accommodate those unable to attend in person, PLA is providing a virtual option for attendees to experience the PLA Conference from the comfort of their own desks!
Shape the future of public libraries with more than 20 virtual educational programs—thoughtfully curated by public library workers for public library workers Attendees can choose from two sessions in each time slot to tailor their learning experience to their needs.
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Dynamic Dads: Turning Incarcerated Men into Storytellers and Library Lovers Too Big to Flail: Community Engagement across 41 Libraries New Ways for Your Library to Better Serve Your Communities’ Veterans Three Must Have Activities for New Employee Training Bring Diversity to Your Library with Sydney Taylor Book Awards Leadership by Design: A Human-Centered Approach for Library Leaders Social Stories in Libraries: Enhancing Accessibility and Fostering Inclusivity Leading with Compassion: How to Build and Maintain a Library Culture of Teamwork, Respect, and Trust Super Searchers: Tackling Misinformation with Information Literacy Por Mi Gente: Cultural Competencies in Collection Development, Programming, Outreach, and Partnerships for Spanish-Speaking Communities |
How to Say the Hard Things: Lessons Learned in Years of Crisis We See You: Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Holistic Teaching in Your Computer Training Safety by Design Public Library Leaders Share Perspectives, Lessons Learned, and Key Takeaways Accessible Arts Programming: Empowering Blind and Low-Vision Patrons Don’t Sweat the Difficult Conversations Make the Most of Banned Books Week and Intellectual Freedom Programming Diversifying Your Displays and Book Lists Recharge & Renew: Empowering Library Managers through Self-Care RA Meets AI: Building and Launching a Reader’s Advisory Kiosk Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month |
Don’t miss the action with live-streams of the general sessions, including the Opening Session with “Poet of Code” Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Big Ideas sessions with award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates and climate justice writer Mary Annaïse Heglar, and the Closing Session with comedian Dulcé Sloan. Attendees will also get the chance to hear from their favorite authors, network with fellow attendees, and learn mindfulness practices they can apply in their everyday lives.
Did we mention that virtual attendees get on-demand access for an entire year? This unparalleled flexibility allows attendees to learn at their own pace and take advantage of double the educational programs compared to the in-person event!
Learn more and register at placonference.org.
