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Public Library Association expands digital literacy training funding opportunity, powered by AT&T
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The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce expanded digital literacy funding opportunities and resources for public libraries, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵpraises FCC vote to make Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for E-rate funding
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The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ welcomes an FCC vote allowing libraries and schools to use tens of millions of dollars in federal E-rate funding each year to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots for lending.
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
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Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public...
PLA and ALSC launch digital edition of the Every Child Ready to Read® Toolkit
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CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) have jointly launched a digital edition of the Every...
PLA launches new telehealth training module on DigitalLearn.org
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The Public Library Association has launched Getting Started with Telehealth, a new training module available on DigitalLearn.org.
PLA wraps 2024 conference with strong attendance and engagement
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The Public Library Association (PLA) welcomed more than 7,500 public library workers, supporters, and vendors nationwide to celebrate all things public libraries at the PLA 2024 Conference, April 3–5, in Columbus, Ohio, and at the virtual conference.
Dr. Brandy McNeil named PLA 2025-2026 president
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The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2024 election. Members elected Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services, The New York (N.Y.) Public Library, to the office of 2025–2026 PLA president.
PLA announces new opening speaker for 2024 conference: Shola Richards
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The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce Shola Richards, founder and CEO of “Go Together” and best-selling author will open the PLA 2024...
