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The Public Libraries Division (PLD) facilitates cooperation between all types of Texas public libraries and librarians, as well as other related institutions and individuals to improve public library services in the state.
We encourage and provide opportunities for public librarians to continue their professional development and advocate for public libraries at the local, state, and national levels.
Join one of the PLD committees or volunteer to help on their projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to show your support for public libraries and meet librarians from across the Lone Star State.
Volunteer
There are opportunities for you to become more involved in the Public Libraries Division. Learn more about these opportunities here.
Facebook: Public Libraries Division (TXLA)
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Twitter: PLDTX1
PLD is holding their annual elections for new officers. All PLD members will have the opportunity to vote in the 2026 PLD Elections through the TLA ballot. Please see the selection of candidates and their bio’s on this page.
Public Libraries Division is proud to sponsor several sessions every year at the TLA Annual Conference. These sessions provide excellent professional development opportunities and insight into current public library trends. Take a look at our past 2022 PLD Sponsored Programs here.
Need help to attend conference?
PLD offers four stipends annually to qualified applicants who are librarians and other library professionals currently or formerly employed by a Texas library. Learn more information about the stipends here.
Our operating procedures outline the officer positions, officer’s duties, as well as election procedures, and nominating committee procedures. Current operating procedures were adopted on April 24, 2017.
PLD Operating Procedures
Biblionix supports PLD by providing conference stipends and a fabulous Membership Party for our members. Thank you!
