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Believing in Library Magic at PLA 2024

As a fairly new librarian, I was given the opportunity to go to the PLA 2024 conference through a scholarship […]

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Data-Driven Librarianship: A Children’s Librarian Perspective

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Gratitude and Growth: My Journey at PLA 2024

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Emiko Jean On The Role Of Hope In Her Riveting New Thriller

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The Antidote to Negativity at PLA 2024

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New Podcast Episode – The Role of Libraries in Navigating an AI-Empowered Future

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Resources for Raising Readers and Spaces for Building Connections at PLA 2024

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A Boost to my Professional Community at PLA 2024

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

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Creating Youth Opportunities – a Reflection

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Barbara Bush Foundation Joins PLA and AT&T in Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners

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How to Say Hard Things – a Reflection

Free People Read Freely Tote Bags Available

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First Naturalization Ceremony Hosted at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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Libraries as Beacons of Support: Empowering Communities During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Trans Staff and Patrons – a Reflection

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Highlights from PLA2024

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Observation Deck! A Qualitative & Observational Assessment Toolkit

2024 Feature Article Award Winners Announced

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Connecting Communities with Language Resources

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Diverse and Equitable Collections at PLA 2024

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Cultivating Trans Safety through Cis Literacy

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“You Don’t Know How Many People Are In Your Corner Until You Remove Yourself Out Of Your Own Way” – Deesha Dyer On Taking Risks and Tackling Imposter Syndrome

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Getting Spicy at PLA 2024

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Read Romance, Fight Patriarchy – a Reflection

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