PLD
A forum for communication, a source of professional advice and assistance, and a networking opportunity for all concerned with public library service in Texas.
Welcome! 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.
Get involved and support your profession! 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.
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Facebook: Public Libraries Division (TXLA)
Instagram: TexasPLD
Twitter: PLDTX1
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Committees |
| Lisa Loranc, Chair Dana Eure, Chair-Elect Jennifer Bacall, Past Chair Devery Johnson, Secretary Morgan McMillian, Treasurer Celeste Plew, Webmaster Lutricia Bratton, Councilor Maggie Fox, Alternate Councilor |
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2022 Annual Conference
Public Libraries Division is proud to sponsor several sessions at the TLA Annual Conference scheduled for April 25-28 in Fort Worth. These sessions provide excellent professional development opportunities and insight into current public library trends. Take a look at our past 2021 PLD-sponsored conference programs here.
Need help to attend conference?
PLD offers stipends every year to help 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.
PLD Thanks Our Sponsor
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Biblionix supports PLD by providing conference stipends & a fabulous Membership Party for our members. Thank you!
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Operating Procedures
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
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