South Australia’s public and school libraries are among the most trusted, most used, and most quietly essential places in our communities. We are the people who work in them, and PLSA is the organisation that represents them.

Whether you work in a library, collaborate with one, or simply love what they do, we’re happy you’re here.

Why libraries matter

Public libraries are one of the last places where anyone can simply walk in, free of charge, and be welcomed exactly as they are. They lend far more than books. They run early literacy sessions and job-search help, community languages collections and school holiday programs, quiet corners and warm places to be. They meet people at every stage of life, and they ask for nothing in return.

In communities right across South Australia, from the city to the regions, our libraries turn up every day for the people who need them, and they do it as costs rise and demand grows.

What we do

PLSA is the peak body for public and school libraries across South Australia. We represent the network’s interests where decisions are made, advocate for the funding and recognition libraries deserve, and connect library people right across the state. You can read more about who we are and how we work on our About page.

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