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Pixelating Libraries: Bridging Books and Bytes

This project, born from frustration and anxiety, metamorphoses into a tribute to colleagues, acknowledging the exceptional work of librarians.

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New FYI Episode: Read Romance — Fight Patriarchy

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ALA Seeks E-rate Funding for Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending 

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Neurodiverse Drivers, Traffic Stops, and the Library

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Period Poverty Resources at the Library

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“I Want There To Be Room For The Reader’s Imagination” – Laura Sims On Her Terrifying New Novel

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Denene Millner On Her Tender Family Saga And Discovering “Beauty On The Page”

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FYI Podcast – Black History Month Programming Study

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Lessons in Focus: What Public Libraries Can Learn from Barnes & Noble’s Challenges

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Knowing the Health Consumer

PLA Member Spotlights

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New FYI Episode – Beekeeping at the Library

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Nina Simon On How Her Bighearted Mystery Helped Her Redefine Strength

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Cardholder Signup Practice: Collecting and Analyzing How Patrons Get Library Cards

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Graphic Medicine and Public Libraries: A Tool for Health Literacy

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Judith L. Pearson On Mary Lasker, The “Catalytic Agent” Who Revolutionized U.S. Medical Research

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Unlock a Year of Early Literacy Adventures in 2024 with PLA’s Early Literacy Calendars

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Connecting Veterans to Care: VA Expands Access to Health Care Services Through Technology

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New FYI Episode – The PLA Technology Survey

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Distributing Gun Locks at the Library

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Complete the 2023 PLA Library Technology Survey

Registration and Housing are Now Open for PLA 2024 Conference

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Share Your Insights on De-escalation Techniques in Libraries

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Banned Books Week at ALA

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Take ‘em Back: The Importance of Proper Prescription Drug Disposal

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