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The Public Libraries Survey also referred to as the PLS or Annual Public Library Statistics examines when, where, and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, supplied annually by public libraries across the country, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries. In Montana, the PLS is also required under Administrative Rule and the essential Public Library Standards.  Through this session, attendees will:

Learn how to navigate Montana's new PLS software, LibPAS
Address common questions about the PLS such as financials and programs
Preview new data elements
Discuss ways to use PLS data for informing important decisions
Discover the bells and whistles of report templates

Rebekah Kamp is Montana State Library's Data Coordinator and your main point of contact for the annual Public Libraries Survey.  Before joining MSL in 2019, Rebekah worked in multiple library roles including cataloging, system administration, and youth services. In her spare time, Rebekah volunteers as a robotics mentor and explores the world near and far as an avid backpacker.

Register for the 2023 MSL Fall Workshop - use this link if you haven't already registered to attend.