Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (CORE)
February-August 2025 Applications Now Open for the Core Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between February 24, 2025, and August 7, 2025. One free seat per...
Best of Core Forum: Library Collections Alignment with Research
This study aims to investigate the alignment between a university (UW-Madison) library’s resources and the research outputs of the university’s scholars. Findings will inform strategic decisions in collection development, improve library services, and also contribute to the broader scholarly communication field, offering a replicable model for similar assessment at other institutions.
Submit a Proposal for Core Forum 2025 in Denver
Join Core Forum 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center for an incredible opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of you, our Core members. The event will take place from Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025. We...
4-Part Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
This series explores the key aspects of a Library Facility Master Plan, from understanding its necessity and initiation to practical insights about conducting a master planning process, along with lessons learned. It features presenters including planners and architects, as well as a wide spectrum of academic library deans, whose experiences will provide useful insights.
Submissions Now Open for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Awards
CHICAGO—The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations...
Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace
Are you interested in fostering increasing retention in the library workplace? Join us for a conversation about disability and (in)accessibility in the library workplace.
Grow your Project Management Skills
Join this e-Forum to discuss your successes, your not-so-successful endeavors, and to learn how to incorporate project management solutions to best fit your needs through all the stages of a project. Both those new to project management and seasoned PMs are invited to the conversation.
High-impact digital library outreach and instruction
CHICAGO — Digital library terminology like “accessible,” “discoverable,” and “searchable” usually presumes passive collections waiting to be found by motivated information seekers. Rarely do we envision collection managers initiating outreach with those...
ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation Applications Due February 28
CHICAGO—Please consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for the ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification, either through publication of significant...
Core Webinar Series: Build Your Personal Website With Quarto
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Build Your Personal Website with Quarto." Are you interested in sharing your work, such as scholarship, creative work, and other projects, and increasing your online visibility? Creating a...
Announcing the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule
Core is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course schedule. This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance skills in various areas of library work.
Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala
Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala takes place during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference at the Free Library Philadelphia.
Core Webinar Series: Application Programming Interfaces for Libraries
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the three-part webinar series “Application Programming Interfaces for Libraries." This series provides an overview...
Core Webinar: Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project.
Core hosts the webinar "Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project." on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Attendees will receive an overview of construction administration that can be applied to all types of library improvement projects.