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Welcome to the MPLA community!

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.

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Librarians

MPLA supports librarians, library assistants, library associates, and students of library science.

Libraries

Libraries
 

MPLA supports libraries with joint conferences and significant educational opportunities.

State Associations


 

MPLA supports state associations of libraries with joint conferences and inter-community facilitation.

Regional Experience


 

Our members understand the unique obstacles of working in the Mountain West.

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Latest News

Submit nominees for MPLA Awards
5/11/2025
Awards Committee
The Mountain Plains Library Association honors outstanding libraries, individuals, businesses, and library supporters during its annual conference.

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2025 Apr-May Newsletter is now online.
3/20/2025
Newsletter Editor
  • Nominations are being accepted for MPLA President Elect (pg.2)
  • National Library Week is April 6th - 12th (pg. 3)
  • Celebrate Earth Day - Sustainability in the Library (pg. 4)
  • Around the Region Highlights (pg. 6-15)
    • New Feature: Librarian Spotlight (pg. 8-9)
    • Take the Librarian Spotlight Survey (pg. 16)
  • Library Conferences - Including the NDLA / MPLA / SDLA Tri Conference, Registration opens April 1st (pg. 20-21)
  • Grant Opportunities both small and large (pg. 22)
  • Online Training Opportunities (pg. 23) 
  • Leadership Institute Scholarship Winners (pg. 24)
  • Support MPLA while grocery shopping (pg. 27)
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