For immediate release | November 10, 2017

Twelve preconference educational sessions offered at PLA 2018

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CHICAGO--Attendees will have twelve to choose from at the Public LIbrary Association's (PLA) 2018 Conference. The 2018 Conference will be held March 20-24 in the heart of downtown Philadelphia with most events taking place at the . A mixture of half-day and full-day sessions are available, with all preconferences taking place Tuesday, March 20 or Wednesday, March 21. Special pricing is offered for PLA and Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA), as well as °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () personal members. See the table below for a list of the preconference sessions. Each preconference requires a separate . Click the title of each session for details.

Preconference Session Title

Date/Time

Fee Information

Tues., Mar. 20,

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$325 for PLA & PaLA members; $380 for personal members; $445 for nonmembers (includes lunch)

Tues., Mar. 20,

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$325 for PLA & PaLA members; $380 for personal members; $445 for nonmembers (includes lunch)

Tues., Mar. 20,

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Free, but registration is required and space is limited.

Tues., Mar. 20,

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$325 for PLA & PaLA members; $380 for personal members; $445 for nonmembers (includes lunch). to offset attendance costs -- applications due 11/19.

Tues., Mar. 20,

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$325 for PLA & PaLA members; $380 for personal members; $445 for nonmembers (includes lunch)

Tues., Mar. 20,

2 - 5 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Tues., Mar. 20,

2 - 5 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Tues., Mar. 20,

2 - 5 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Wed., Mar. 21,

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Wed., Mar. 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Wed., Mar. 21,

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Wed., Mar. 21,

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$195 for PLA & PaLA members; $250 for personal members; $305 for nonmembers

Offered biennially, the is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world. This multi-day event offers over 100 top-quality education programs, social events that include author luncheons and networking receptions, and a bustling exhibits hall featuring the latest in products and services.

About PLA

The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library leaders. For more information about PLA, contact the PLA office at 1 (800) 545-2433, ext.5PLA, or pla@ala.org.

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Contact:

Laurence Deutsch

Manager, Communications

Public Library Association (PLA)

ldeutsch@ala.org