With school budgets shrinking every year, tough decisions are made by those powers that be, and you very well may be the next RIF (reduction in force) waiting to happen. Sadly, those school librarians who have stopped learning, who have become stale in their role as librarian, or who feel the newer tools and ways of doing the job are not necessary have placed themselves in greatest danger of becoming RIFed. The school library is a place where the direct connection to student learning is not always clear, especially to administrators who make budgeting decisions. Therefore, school librarians everywhere must strive to have dynamic, relevant programs--and make sure administrators know about them--to increase the odds that their jobs and libraries do not suffer from devastating cuts in school budgets. Working with a group of like-minded educators can be key to building and maintaining a dynamic program vital to a school. The term "PLN" has become a fairly popular buzzword in educational networks, journals, and literature. Some refer to the resource as a "personal learning network" or "professional learning network," while others think in terms of a "professional learning community (PLC)." The acronym PLN is, simply put, an educational spin on networking. The many PLN avenues and tools available can introduce one to cutting-edge ideas, to movers and shakers in the field, and to a constant supply of resources, thought-provoking discussions, knowledge, leadership strategies, methods for successfully integrating technology, and most importantly, advancing one's own learning and student learning. Having a PLN allows one to focus on how technology and networking connections with like-minded educators can deliver more personalized, relevant, passion-based learning. Not actively seeking a PLN in today's educational circles puts one in the at-risk column for becoming a RIF. (Contains 1 figure.)