Don’t Miss These Upcoming PLA Continuing Education Events!
PLA Spring Symposium
March 6 - 8, 2003, Chicago
Each year that PLA does not hold a National Conference it hosts a meeting of concurrent workshops, called the Spring Symposium, in Chicago. The PLA Executive Committee sits as advisory committee for this project. Workshop organizers/presenters may either volunteer or be invited to serve. The PLA Executive Director and staff are responsible for local arrangements, contracts with presenters and organizers, promotion, registration, and financial management. Financial goal is to net 10% to cover up-front costs for succeeding sessions. If you have suggestions for programs, please contact the PLA Office (800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA).
Staffing for Results: A Guide to Working Smarter
Tuesday, May 13, 2003, Boston MA
In this one-day workshop, the coauthors of "Staffing for Results: A Guide to Working Smarter," Diane Mayo and Jeanne Goodrich, will provide library managers and human resourcese managers information on how best to use the book's figures and work forms in your library to ensure that your library is optimizing its resources. You'll be able to answer questions like: Who is doing the work? How long does it take? Is this the best use of people available? Do we need more staff? and others.ALA Annual Conference
June 19-25, 2003, Toronto, CANADA
PLA Programs at the ALA Annual Conference
PLA Committee Meetings at ALA Annual Conference
Every summer, PLA offers more than 20 programs during the ALA Annual Conference. Topics range from cutting-edge concerns to the latest on public library basics. The range of programs—planned by PLA members for PLA members—is designed to ensure that you get the information you need today, whether you are frontline, management, or a board member, just beginning your career or a veteran, work for a small library or one of the biggest. Make sure these programs are on your Annual Conference calendar. In addition, several special member events are held at ALA’s Annual Conference, including the President’s Program on Saturday and the PLA President’s Reception on Monday evening.
To download handouts from PLA programs at ALA's recent Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, visit the PLA at ALA site.
PLA’s National Conference
February 24-28, 2004, Seattle, Washington
March 20-25, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts
March 25 - 29, 2008, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visit the PLA 2002 page
to download program handouts and see what else was offered at PLA 2002!
Past National Conferences
Every other year, PLA members from across the country—and across the globe—come together in ALA’s largest conference devoted strictly to public librarianship. The PLA National Conferences have developed a reputation for excellence. Each offers you more than 100 top-quality continuing education programs from which to choose. In addition, a number of special events are featured, including preconferences, author luncheons, Talk Tables, and more. PLA National Conferences also showcase more than 200 public library exhibitors, providing you with an excellent opportunity to see the latest in products and services. The next PLA National Conference will take place February 24-28, 2004, in Seattle, Washington.
ALA Midwinter 2003 Meeting
January 24 - 29, 2003, Philadelphia
PLA Committee Meetings at Midwinter
All ALA Committee Meetings at Midwinter
How to Get Involved
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar and in your budget plans!
PLA members receive information about PLA events automatically; if you’re
not a PLA member, just call the PLA office at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA,
to be placed on the mailing list for the event you are interested in.
Continuing education leads to career advancement. Whether you’re new to
the field or a seasoned veteran, the Public Library Association can provide
you with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the future.
As a PLA member, you’ll save money on our dynamic continuing education programs, the PLA Spring Symposium, the PLA National Conference—the world’s largest conference devoted exclusively to the needs of public librarians, and programs and preconferences at ALA Annual Conferences. PLA always needs fresh topics and new presenters for programs at conferences and workshops; you’ll gain increased professional exposure through our myriad program planning opportunities!