In recent years, the traditional use of digital collections simply as proxies for the physical has shifted to a paradigm of viewing collections as data suitable for computational use and novel research methods.

Expand your programming repertoire with out-of-the-box, easy to implement play programs!

Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention is a four-week asynchronous course discussing the difference a librarian makes as teachers of information literacy, study skills, time management

This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at

The presentation will focus on the lived experience of a librarian who recently moved into a large middle management role at a sizable R1 institution, while adjusting to a new discovery of their neurodiversity.

The Core Competencies for Cataloging & Metadata Professional Librarians provides an important framework to assess professional-level cataloging and metadata skills, knowledge, and behavior.

Don’t wait! Celebrate the PLA 2026 Conference early with a conversation between four amazing authors.

Don’t wait! Celebrate the PLA 2026 Conference early with a conversation between four amazing authors.

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign started in 1987 to emphasize the importance of a library card to a child’s education.

The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role in education.

Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 19-25, 2025, during the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

Resources to help school librarians celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week in school libraries.

Resources to celebrate International STEM Day with your learners.

The Core Forum brings together practitioners & decision makers in the following areas: Access & Equity, Buildings & Operations, Leadership & Management, Metadata & Collections, Preservation & Technology.

Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.