Public Library Association (PLA)

How are public libraries helping communities navigate today's information landscape?

Our new report, sponsored by PressReader, explores how libraries are supporting news access and media literacy, the challenges they're facing, and where future investment could make the greatest impact.

Download the report: https://publiclibrariesonline.org/news-access-and-media-literacy-in-public-libraries/

New Report: News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries - Public Libraries Online Discover how public libraries are supporting news access and media literacy in an increasingly complex information landscape. News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries—developed by the Public Library Association (PLA) and sponsored by PressReader—shares insights from a national survey o...

✨ PLA’s free digital literacy platform, DigitalLearn.org, just got an all-new redesign!

The new site is built mobile-first, features improved navigation, accessible design (WCAG 2.2 AA), and lets learners track their progress, with free courses available in English and Spanish for both patrons and library staff.

If you’re at this weekend, catch the DigitalLearn.org super users panel today at 4PM to hear how libraries are putting it to work: https://cdmcd.co/B896Zb

Explore: digitallearn.org | training.digitallearn.org

PLA’s brand-new 2025 survey report shows that public libraries across the country expanded food security programs, health and wellness services, and support for older adults last year.

Nearly all libraries—98.5%—maintained active community partnerships, from early childhood centers to senior organizations. As PLA President Dr. Brandy McNeil puts it, today’s libraries are “vital lifelines for neighbors navigating real-life challenges.”

📊 Check out the full findings and join us at our ALA Annual session on June 27 to dig deeper into what the data means for your library: https://bit.ly/3tbLInh

💻 Or join us for a free webinar on July 23: https://bit.ly/4oQLOJU