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.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MST
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MST
3/10/2027 to 3/12/2027 CST
4/14/2027 to 4/17/2027 MDT
The MPLA Award Committee has announced the winners of the MPLA Awards for 2026!
| MPLA Distinguished Service Award | Leslie Ross, New Mexico State University Library |
| The Dan Chaney Unsung Hero Award | Kirsten Bryson, Metro Library in Oklahoma City, OK |
| Carl Gaumer Library Champion Award | Senator Carrie Hamblen, District 38, New Mexico |
| MPLA Innovator Award | Courtney Oliphant, Oklahoma City Community College Library |
| The MPLA Literary Contribution Award | Alex Kava, New York Times, USA Today and Amazon bestselling author |
If you're looking for something on the website, first consult the menu. But if it isn't obvious from that, do you see a little magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner of most MPLA web pages? Click on that, enter a search term, and the website will look for MPLA web pages that contain that term. It won't find everything, but it can find quite a bit. Pages that are restricted to logged in members will not show unless the member is logged in before they search. If you still can't find what you're looking for, drop a line to whoever you feel can help you: committee chair, officer, or staff member.
MPLA meets annually, typically in partnership with one of its 12 member state library associations. These joint conferences rotate among states and include professional development sessions, networking events, and committee meetings.
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.
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.