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For Press

Register for Press Credentials

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PLA Conference is where public libraries shine—where public library issues, ideas, and trends take center stage. Press members are invited to join thousands of public library workers, supporters, and vendors from across the country and around the world April 1–3 in the vibrant city of Minneapolis! 

PLA Conference Media Policy

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Please note: PLA Conference is a professional event; it is not open to the public. You must fall under one of the following media guidelines to receive media registration: 

 

Media Guidelines

 

  • Consumer and Trade Publications/News Wire Services 
    Reporters and editors from magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and wire services must provide a business card or link to bylined coverage or staff bio. Contributing editors and reporters must verify they have been retained to cover the PLA Conference by presenting a letter of assignment. 

  • Television and Radio 
    Broadcast reporters and producers from news organizations must provide a business card or link to staff bio. 

  • Freelance Writers 
    Freelance writers must verify they have been retained to cover the PLA Conference by presenting a letter of assignment. 

  • Online Publications 
    Reporters from online publications must provide a business card (or link to bylined coverage or staff bio) and a letter of assignment. The website must contain editorial content and cover library issues. 

  • Newsletters 
    Newsletter reporters must verify they have been retained to cover the PLA Conference by presenting a letter of assignment. Newsletter publications will be limited to one media representative. 

 

Media/Press Passes

 

Press who plan to cover the PLA Conference are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Press badges will be granted to editorial staff only. The badge entitles you access to the exhibits and all education sessions. It also entitles you entry to paid special events, but you must separately register and pay (subject to availability) to have any meals at those special events. 

 

Press badges must be picked up onsite in a location TBD

Registration Instructions

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To register for a press badge, please email PLA Deputy Director Larra Clark at lclark@ala.org with the following information: 

 

  • name 

  • media outlet 

  • title 

  • address 

  • phone number 

  • email address 

  • website 

  • social media 

 

As appropriate, you must also include a letter of assignment and/or a link to bylined coverage or staff bio to verify status. Upon approval, you will automatically be registered for the conference.

Questions?​

Contact Larra Clark, Deputy Director, Public Library Association, at 312-280-5861 or lclark@ala.org.

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