Membership Monday: Volunteer for PLA

Free and available exclusively to PLA members

Volunteering for a PLA Committee or Advisory Group is a great way to expand your professional development and impact the public library field. In this Membership Monday on-demand session, learn more about the work of PLA’s Committees and Advisory Groups, the volunteer process and timeline, and what to include on your application to increase your chances of being selected.

Originally presented April 7, 2025.

Hosted on the first Monday of each month, Membership Mondays are virtual meetups where PLA members can hear from leaders within the association, discover ways to get involved, ask questions, share ideas, and grow their networks. Registration is free, but PLA membership is required.

Panelists

• Jen Baxter, Deputy Director, Live Oak Public Libraries (Savannah, GA)
• Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, CEO, Baltimore County (MD) Public Library
• Kacper Jarecki, Community Library Manager, Queens (NY) Public Library at Cambria Heights

Important Registration Information

An ALA eLearning account is required to register for this free on-demand webinar. Don’t have an account? Create one for free by going to the “Log in” menu located at the top right corner of your screen. Although no membership is required to create the account, you must be a PLA member to register for this PLA member-exclusive event. If you encounter any issues registering for this event, then please email ce@ala.org for assistance.

Accommodations

This on-demand webinar is closed captioned in English (United States).

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to this on-demand webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) prior to registering so we can attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.

Tech Requirements

To play this on-demand webinar you should use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Edge. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended.

Contact

This event is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

PLA members make it possible for us to provide networking opportunities like this event at no cost. We thank our members for their continuous dedication to the advancement of the public library field and our association.

If you have questions or problems accessing a recording, send a message to plawebinars@ala.org or call 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).