Membership Monday: Building Library Advocates

Free and available exclusively to PLA members

Libraries are already doing the work of advocacy every day. Many times, engaging supporters starts with just a simple question: “How can I help you?” Members of PLA’s Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Committee will lead this discussion and share examples of ways you can build a stronger, more resilient community of library supporters.

Recorded live on July 14, 2025.

Typically 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

• Cathy Zimmerman, Executive Director, Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services
• Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian, Santa Clara County (CA) Library District
• Jason Homer, Executive Director, Worcester (MA) 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).