PLA 2010 13th National Conference
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE- FEBRUARY 19, 2010! 

Join PLA in Portland, Oregon!
Welcome to the PLA 2010 National Conference Web site. The PLA National Conference is the premier professional development event for public librarians, public library workers, trustees, Friends, library vendors, and others with an interest in public libraries. PLA 2010 will provide opportunities to learn new ideas, share success stores, hear best practices and meet colleagues from across the county and around the world. For detailed program information, click here.

Mark Your Calendar!
The 2010 event will be held March 23-27, 2010 in Portland, Oregon at the Oregon Convention Center. Bookmark www.placonference.org, and check back often for updated information about educational offerings, housing, special events, and speakers. You can also receive Conference information and updates through PLA's Twitter feed and Facebook page.

Conference Registration and Housing Reservations Now Open!
Visit the Registration page and the Hotel Information page for more information on conference registration and housing reservations.

Virtual Conference
PLA will host a virtual conference in conjunction with PLA 2010. Get more information here.

Conference Keynote Speakers Announced
Nicholas D. Kristof will keynote the PLA 2010 Opening General Session and Sarah Vowell will be the featured speaker at the Conference Closing Session. Get more information about  Kristof, Vowell, and other conference speakers on our Special Events page.

Application for Changing Course: Leadership for Navigating the New Library
Please Note: The application deadline has passed for "Changing Course: Leadership for Navigating the New Library." If you are interested in attending, please contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext. 5752 to determine if space is available.

Attendees of the PLA Leadership Institute Preconference are required to submit this application for preconference selection and meet criteria for a minimum number of years of service and a statement about their role in leadership and change management in their library. Applications will be reviewed and approved by PLA leadership. More information about this and other preconferences is available on the Preconferences page!

 

PLA 2008 National Conference information available at placonference.org/2008