Mary Hirsh

Deputy Director, Programs
Public Library Association | ALA

Mary Hirsh has been with PLA since 2007, in a series of increasingly responsible roles. Currently, she is Deputy Director of Programs, responsible for aligning program design and implementation to strategic plan goals. In her time at PLA, Mary has work on a variety of continuing education and special projects, including Turning the Page, Project Outcome, PLA’s Leadership Academy, and the Inclusive Internship Initiative. She works closely with partners and funders to bring maximum value to PLA programs. Educational background includes, BA in History and Art History, Indiana University. MA in Arts Administration, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Presentation(s):

• Teen Library Internships: Preparing Youth for the Future

  Saturday, June 25, 2022
  4:00pm – 5:00pm

• News You Can Use: Get Loud for Libraries: Advocacy and Partnerships

  Sunday, June 26, 2022
  1:00pm – 2:00pm