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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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Advocacy Resources

MPLA's Advocacy Committee has published a list of resources for librarians and supporters of libraries who are looking for additional ways others have invested in library science and intellectual freedom. Check out MPLA's Advocacy Resources today!

Librarians

Kirsten, Tricia and Shay, clockwise from top, at Oklahoma Library Association conference in 2026.  

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

Libraries

Picture of the Leach Public Library in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Taken by MPLA member Rachel Kercher.
 

MPLA supports libraries with joint conferences and significant educational opportunities.

State Associations

A stylized terrain map of the MPLA member states.
 

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

Regional Experience

Teton Range, Wyoming. Photographer: Judi Boyce, Board Member.
 

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

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Latest News

Nominate Your Peer
6/10/2026
Awards Committee
Is there a librarian you’ve worked with who has quietly and consistently done outstanding work, perhaps on a special project, and who has never been fully recognized for their work? Or someone who created an innovative approach that solved a problem or brought new patrons to the library? How about a young, enthusiastic librarian whose work you’d like to recognize? Now’s the time to nominate them for MPLA Awards! Find the Awards list at https://mpla.us/awards-list and the Nomination form at https://mpla.us/awards-nomination. Nominations are now open, and will close on July 31, 2026.
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View the June/July Newsletter
6/1/2026
MPLA Newsletter Editor
In this Issue: 
  • President's Desk 
  • Elections this Summer - Vote in July (pg. 2)
  • Volunteers needed - Archives and Preservations (pg. 2)
  • Advocacy Committee 
    • Advocacy wins (pg. 3-4)
  • MPLA / NLA Conference (pg. 5)
  • Community Stories (pgs. 9-15)
    • Join Chew and Chat (pg. 16)
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FAQ

  • Can I find MPLA neighbors?

    Certainly! Log in, and go to the member directory. Using 'Advanced Search,' you can search for members in a city, state, even a zip code.

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  • What is MPLA?

    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.

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  • Who are MPLA's officers?

    Leadership details are available here.

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  • Which states are part of MPLA?

    MPLA includes members from: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

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