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Cultivating Trans Safety through Cis Literacy

Of the many marvelous sessions offered during the PLA 2024 Conference, one rises above the rest. Heath Umbreit, MLIS, provided […]

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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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FYI Podcast Episode: Brooklyn Public Library – Library Card Access Study

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Better Prepared to Charge Forward After PLA 2024

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Gamifying Outreach & Building Community at PLA 2024

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Houseplants in the Library – Beautiful and Educational

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Babytime Boredom to Storytime Joy

Notable Asian Climate Fiction to Read on Earth Day

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Camaraderie, Reignition, and Actualization at PLA 2024

Advancing Equity in Black Birthing Health: Leveraging NNLM Resources and Public Library Partnerships

Dr. Brandy McNeil Named PLA 2025-2026 President

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Check Out the Latest News From OverDrive: Your Partner. Your Library. Forward Together. 

Get to Know the 2024 PLA Election Candidates

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2024 Public Library Association Conference Preview

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Book Résumés: A Tool for Defending the Right to Read

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New FYI Podcast Episode: Navigating PLA 2024 Conference – Tips for Small and Rural Library Workers

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Katya Apekina On Mediums, Complicated Family Relationships, And The Weight Of Storytelling

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Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches and Resources

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We are All Part of the Magic: Insights From Disney Leadership Experts

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New FYI Podcast Episode: Unlocking Student Loan Forgiveness with Kyra Hahn

Congratulations 115 PLA 2024 Conference Scholarship Winners!

Spotlight on PLA 2024 Conference Scholarship Recipients

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It’s International Love Data Week 2024

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Public Libraries as Public Health Messengers

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