People who work in public libraries are moved to do so by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. The PLA team understands this because we are library people ourselves. Our board and volunteers help the staff to cultivate a community of talented public library professionals where anyone can contribute, and everyone can grow.
2024 Election Results
Thank you to all the PLA members who voted in the 2024 elections. Your votes have helped guide the leadership of PLA and contributed to the success of the organization. We appreciate your valuable efforts. This year, six nominees stood for three positions—PLA President, and two Directors-at-Large.
Board of Directors
Meet the members who serve on the 2023–2024 PLA Board of Directors. You can also view a list of past PLA Presidents from 1944 until present day.
Committees
PLA committees, task forces, advisory groups, and awards juries. The PLA Conference, PLA Award winners, and Public Libraries magazine (just to name a few) are all direct outcomes of the participation of our members on PLA committees.
Donors
PLA thanks these individuals for their generous support of PLA and its activities.
Get Involved
PLA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. By getting involved with PLA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.
Sponsors
Join us in thanking these companies and organizations for sponsoring our programs and activities. You can also learn about currently available sponsorship opportunities.
Staff
Feel free to contact PLA staff any time you have questions.