Welcome

Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of the Public Library Association (PLA) Board of Directors and the PLA National Conference Committee, I am pleased to invite you to attend the 12th PLA National Conference scheduled for March 25-29, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The PLA 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 2008 will provide a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn new ideas, share success stories, hear best practices, and meet colleagues from across the country and around the world.

PLA 2008 will truly offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy the intensive all-day learning offered at preconference programs; prefer to focus on one topic or issue throughout the conference (PLA 2008 will feature several learning tracks); would rather attend a variety of programs (there will be more than 100 to choose from); want to find out about the latest and best products from our vendors; or wish to partake in the best networking opportunities available to the public library world; you will find it all at PLA 2008.

I’m very excited to be joining you in Minneapolis, a wonderful city recently named one of Frommer’s Top Travel Destinations in 2007 for its world-class museums, shopping, theatre, and restaurants. And for those of you not used to the Minnesota climate, don’t worry. There are plenty of skywalks to connect you to the action! I hope you’ll take advantage of this exciting opportunity to attend one of the best library conferences in the world! See you there.

Jan Sanders
Director, Pasadena Public Library
2008 PLA President