Membership Monday: Becoming a PLA Leader
Free and available exclusively to PLA members
PLA builds public library leaders at all levels. Learn about pathways to leadership in PLA and how you can contribute your talents. Members of the PLA Leadership Development Committee will lead this discussion with a PLA subcommittee member, a PLA committee chair, and a PLA Board member about their experiences and paths to leadership.
Recorded live on June 2, 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
- Cindy Fesemyer, Principal and Founder, Fesemyer Consulting, LLC
- Oscar Gittemeier, Program Manager, Division of Innovation and Community Engagement, San Diego (CA) Public Library
- Tamara King, Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, Richland Library, Columbia, SC
- Jamie Kurumaji, Supervising Librarian, Fresno County (CA) Public Library
Important Registration Information
An ALA eLearning account is required to register for this free on-demand event. 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 event 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.
Questions about Membership Mondays events? Please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).
