Get to Know the 2024 PLA Election Candidates
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by Eliana Kleiman
11h ago
The Public Library Association asked the candidates standing for the 2024 election to answer three questions developed by the PLA committee members. The two presidential candidates, Kim DeNero-Ackroyd and Dr. Brandy McNeil, responded to these questions on Monday, March 18 during the virtual 2024 PLA Presidential Candidates Forum. The on-demand recording of the forum may be found at the bottom of this page, along with the full list of candidates and the positions for which they are running. The remaining candidates had the opportunity to answer via written responses below. PLA members, get to k ..read more
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Book Résumés: A Tool for Defending the Right to Read
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by Lonna Vines
5d ago
Amidst the alarming surge in book bans nationwide, an important new resource has emerged: Book Résumés . Anne Mavian, Chair for the Intellectual Freedom Committee for North Carolina, and a contributor to Book Résumés, sheds light on this crucial new resource. Mavian currently serves as a Branch Manager at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in Charlotte, NC. What are Book Résumés? Book Résumés  started with an initial group of sixty-three publishers who met with the Office of Intellectual Freedom and Unite Against Book Bans to create defense resources for the most frequently challenged book tit ..read more
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New FYI Podcast Episode: Navigating PLA 2024 Conference – Tips for Small and Rural Library Workers
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by Kathleen Hughes
1w ago
In this episode we’re tackling a topic close to the hearts of many public librarians: navigating the Public Library Association Conference. But we’re taking a unique angle – focusing on the perspective of attendees from small and rural libraries. Joining host Kathleen Hughes, PLA, is Jennie Garner, Library Director, at the North Liberty (IOWA) Public Library, and immediate past president of the Association for Small and Rural Libraries. The post New FYI Podcast Episode: Navigating PLA 2024 Conference – Tips for Small and Rural Library Workers first appeared on Public Libraries Online ..read more
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Katya Apekina On Mediums, Complicated Family Relationships, And The Weight Of Storytelling
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by Brendan Dowling
2w ago
On the surface, the circumstances of Zhenia’s are similar to a lot of young people in their twenties. Her marriage has sputtered out, she’s grown apart from her best friend from college, and she’s recently found out she’s pregnant.  What sets Zhenia apart from her peers, however, is the fact that the ghost of her great-grandmother, Irina, has recently contacted her through a medium, Paul. Zhenia soon finds herself on marathon phone calls with Paul as he channels Irina, who spills the secrets of her life as a young woman in pre-revolution Russia and the events that led her to commit an act ..read more
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Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches and Resources
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by Kathleen Hughes
2w ago
In recent years, complementary and integrative health approaches have surged in popularity as individuals seek holistic and personalized methods to enhance their well-being. From acupuncture and herbal medicine to yoga and mindfulness meditation, these practices offer potential benefits that resonate with many people. However, amidst this diverse health information landscape, it’s essential to tread with caution and awareness to ensure safety and efficacy. Integrative health refers to merging conventional medical practices with complementary approaches in a coordinated manner.  Outside of ..read more
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We are All Part of the Magic: Insights From Disney Leadership Experts
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by Kathleen Hughes
3w ago
James Songster is a magician and an educator who worked for Walt Disney World Resort® for 30 years. In 1997 he founded James Songster Emerging Leader Training. Sue Schank had a career in public education as an exceptional education teacher and department chair, and then a longer career at Walt Disney World Resort®, mostly involved with the education department.Barbara Blake started at The Walt Disney Company® in 1978 and ended up working there for 42 years. The majority of that time was in educational opportunities. Together they operate James Songster Emerging Leader Training (https://BetterL ..read more
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New FYI Podcast Episode: Unlocking Student Loan Forgiveness with Kyra Hahn
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by Kathleen Hughes
1M ago
In this episode, we delve into the realm of federal government student loan repayment programs with our expert guest, Kyra Hahn, a librarian at the Denver Public Library. Kyra has successfully navigated the public service student loan forgiveness process and is here to shed light on recent changes introduced by the Biden Administration. Kyra will also be featured in a session on the How-To Stage at the upcoming PLA 2024 conference. Her presentation, titled “How To Achieve Student Loan Forgiveness: Navigating Changes and Advocating for Systemic Reform,” is scheduled for Friday, April 5, at 10 ..read more
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Spotlight on PLA 2024 Conference Scholarship Recipients
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by Eliana Kleiman
1M ago
Check out some of the incredible recipients of the 115 scholarships awarded to public library professionals and students to attend the PLA 2024 Conference, taking place April 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio! With this year’s increase in the number of scholarships available and expanded qualifying categories, the scholarship recipients include early career and un/under-employed library workers, students pursuing a master’s degree in library and/or information science, small and rural library workers, current and past Spectrum Scholars working in public libraries, and National Associations ..read more
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It’s International Love Data Week 2024
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by Kathleen Hughes
1M ago
February 12-16, 2024, marks the annual international celebration of Love Data Week! This year’s theme is “My Kind of Data.” Data is personal – even for public libraries. The Public Library Association (PLA) has tools and learning opportunities for maximizing your library’s data to create “a kinder world through data.” Project Outcome Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help libraries understand and share the impact of essential library programs and services by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Project Outcome’s standardiz ..read more
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Public Libraries as Public Health Messengers
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by Kathleen Hughes
1M ago
Contributed by Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Staff According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Survey, there are over 9,000 public libraries located in the United States and over 96% of Americans live within a public library service area [1]. Public libraries are viewed as trusted members of local communities and sources of quality health information. They are also free and accessible to everyone and often address equity and other disparity issues by creating opportunities for disadvantaged groups.  In addition to providing resources such as books, audi ..read more
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