What are some of PLA’s publications and continuing education opportunities?
PLA’s publishing program provides top quality books and monographs on a wide range of public library concerns and issues. Notable publications include the popular Results Series of guides to public library managment, and the Public Library Data Service (PLDS) Statistical Report. PLA’s website offers instant information about PLA membership, products, and activities, as well as Tech Notes, a series of mini-publications dealing with technology Conferences and programs include: • PLA Conferences Every other year, thousands of public librarians, exhibitors, educators and others interested in public libraries come together at the largest national conference devoted exclusively to public librarianship. PLA Conferences offer top-quality continuing education programs and special events, including preconferences, author programs, and a bustling exhibits hall. The next PLA Conference is March 13–17, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pa. • PLA Spring Symposium This workshop series allows for an in-depth look
