The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a twelve state association of librarians, library paraprofessionals and friends of libraries. Its purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities.
MPLA supports librarians, library assistants, library associates, and students of library science.
MPLA supports libraries with joint conferences and significant educational opportunities.
MPLA supports state associations of libraries with joint conferences and inter-community facilitation.
Our members understand the unique obstacles of working in the Mountain West.
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10/14/2026 to 10/17/2026 MDT
The Mountain Plains Library Association Advocacy Committee has released a new set of original case studies designed to help library workers, trustees, and advocates navigate the complex challenges facing today’s libraries. Drawn from real-world trends and controversies, these fictional scenarios highlight pressures related to intellectual freedom, governance, policy application, and community expectations across public, school, and academic settings.
The Mountain Plains Library Association is a regional organization serving librarians, library staff, and supporters across 12 states. It promotes professional development, collaboration, and innovation in library services. MPLA connects with the member states' library associations through the vital liaison of the state's representative. You can find contact details for each state's representative on MPLA's State Representatives page.
MPLA includes members from: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Membership is open to librarians, library paraprofessionals, students of library science, and friends of libraries.