Career Center
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Whether you’re exploring your next career move, seeking guidance from experienced leaders, or recruiting talented library professionals, the PLA 2026 Career Center offers opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
All Career Center events take place in the Exhibits Hall. All times are Central Daylight Saving Time.
Career Fair
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Looking for a library job?
Meet employers from across the country and learn about current openings at the PLA 2026 Career Fair. Stop by to explore job opportunities, connect with hiring organizations, and take the next step in your library career.​
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Is your library hiring?
Organizations interested in hosting a recruitment table can register to participate in the Career Fair. Employer registration includes:
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Presence in the exhibit hall throughout Career Fair hours
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One 6-foot table and two chairs
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Two exhibit-hall-only badges
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Inclusion in the Career Fair employer directory
Registration fee: $250 per table
Registration deadline: March 20, 2026
Mini-Mentoring
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, and 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Looking for career advice or professional guidance?
Mini-Mentoring offers conference attendees the opportunity to meet one-on-one with experienced public library leaders for short, focused mentoring conversations.
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Lasts 15–20 minutes
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Is free to conference attendees
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Is available first-come, first-served
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Requires no appointment
Mini-Mentoring is open to library workers at any career stage. Use your session to:​
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Get feedback on your résumé
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Strategize a job search or career move
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Talk through a workplace challenge or project
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Ask questions about professional growth in public libraries
To allow as many participants as possible to take part, attendees are limited to one mini-mentoring session and will be paired with a randomly selected mentor.
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Stop by the Career Center area in the Exhibit Hall to participate.