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Connections, Ideas, and a Little Hope: Reflections from PLA 2026

From internal communications and employee development to legislative advocacy, PLA 2026 provided one librarian with practical ideas, new professional connections, and renewed optimism about the future of libraries.

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What I Wrote in the Margins of My Notebook: Reflections from PLA 2026

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Building More Inclusive Libraries for Patrons with Disabilities

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Information Strategies for Libraries in the Age of AI

One Year Later: The Digital Equity Act Cancellation and Libraries

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Rennie McDougall On How Social And Historical Forces Molded Twentieth Century Dance

Leading Public Library Groups Call for E-book Action

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Learning Across Generations at PLA 2026

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Trust, Verification, and the Role of Libraries in the Age of AI

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Reflections on Accessibility, Teen Services, and Lifelong Learning

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Rethinking Teen Services in Rural Communities

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Building Allyship Through Middle Grade Literature

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Finding Confidence and Community at PLA 2026

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Filling a Notebook with Ideas at PLA 2026

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Finding Humanity in Minneapolis-Reflections from the PLA 2026 Opening Session

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“I Don’t Know If I Was Always Patient, But I Did Persevere” – E. Davis Enloe On His Gripping Debut Novel

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From Empathy to Action: Building Allyship Through Middle Grade Books

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Practical Strategies for Helping Youth Develop Empathy

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Leading with Intention: Building a Values-Based Culture in Public Libraries

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Building Joy in Libraries: Small Practices, Big Impact

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Rethinking Reach: Strategies for Teen Services and Summer Reading in Rural Libraries

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Inclusive Libraries Without Big Budgets

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Boundary Building with Patrons: Key Takeaways from PLA 2026

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What Makes a Library, and How Does It Feel?

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Reimagining Outreach: Partnerships as Infrastructure

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