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A Message From the PLA President Regarding IMLS

PLA is coordinating with our partners at the Urban Libraries Council and the Association of Rural and Small Libraries to voice our support for IMLS and its value to public libraries and their communities nationwide.

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What’s In a Name?

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Celebrate Spring: Promoting Health Observances for March

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Cassidy Randall On The Incredible Story Of The First All-Women Team to Ascend Denali

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FYI Podcast Episode: Be MediaWise with Heath Umbreit

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ALA Launches ‘Show Up for Our Libraries’ Campaign

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Most Borrowed Library Books of 2024

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Reimagining the Civic Commons: A Transformative Model for Urban Renewal

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Honoring Black History: Engaging Library Programs and Initiatives for Every Community

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Exploring Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries

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Melissa Mogollon On The Joy Of Writing Angry Teenage Girls

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FYI Podcast Episode – Work It Out Wombats!

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Are You Ready To Be a Library Administrator?

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As a Life Artist, Your Life is the Art That You Are Making

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New ALA Task Force Looks at Older Adults, Justice, and Libraries

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Transforming Library Catalogs: The Promise and Challenges of Linked Data

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The Library Workers Support Group: A Response to Workplace Trauma

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VA Health Chat Connects Veterans with Care Quickly and Conveniently

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FYI Podcast Episode: Arlington Library’s Gift Nook: Holiday Giving, Reimagined

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Best Practices for Engaging Seniors at the Library

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“I’m Wedded To The Truth” – David Tereshchuk On His Heart-Rending Memoir

Rx for Community Wellness: How Social Prescribing Can Empower Libraries to Boost Public Health

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Trusted Resources for Assisting Patrons with Health Research

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New Survey Will Provide Vital Data About Library Facility Needs

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