Conferences & Events

ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.
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ALA Annual Conference 2025: Registration is now open!

Take your library vision to the next level at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition! Connect with forward-thinking librarians from around the globe and explore new possibilities for the future of libraries. This dynamic event brings together thousands of library professionals and friends of libraries to exchange innovative ideas and turn them into impactful action.

Whether you're reinventing library services, launching exciting new programs, or tackling challenges head-on, ALA Annual is designed to spark collaboration, inspire fresh insights, and equip you with the best strategies for your library's future.

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Chapter and Affiliate Conferences

23
Apr
25
Apr

Conference

Oregon Library Association Conference

28
Apr
29
Apr

Conference

Connecticut Library Association Conference

07
May
09
May

Conference

Delaware and Maryland Library Associations Joint Conference

13
May
15
May

Conference

Utah Library Association Conference

14
May
16
May

Conference

Florida Library Association Conference

19
May
20
May

Conference

Maine Library Association Conference

19
May
20
May

Conference

Massachusetts Library Association Conference

19
May

Conference

Vermont Library Association Conference

21
May
22
May

Conference

Rhode Island Library Association Conference

29
May
31
May

Conference

New Jersey Library Association Conference

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

23
Apr
24
Apr

Celebration

Find Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) resources to share with learners in your school library.

23
Apr

Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 5 notable authors! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of storytelling.

28
Apr

Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 5 notable authors! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of storytelling.

30
Apr

Celebration

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) in your school library.

01
May
31
May

Celebration

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun

Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

ALA Division Conferences

30
Jun

Conference

Retired librarians and library workers can be among the most effective library advocates. A panel of speakers will share how they found their post-career roles in library advocacy.

29
Jul
31
Jul

Conference

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

16
Oct
18
Oct

Conference

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

12
Nov
14
Nov

Conference

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

ALA's offices and divisions sponsor various nationwide library promotions throughout the year, encouraging libraries to help raise public awareness of library issues.

Learn more about ALA policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

Details on upcoming ALA Annual and LibLearnX conferences, and archives of previous ALA conferences.

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Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2025 - Session 3.0

May 19, 2025

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 and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including: The definition of collection assessment Techniques and tools Assessment of print and electronic collections Project design and management

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
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Core Classroom: Your Supported Job Search

May 19, 2025

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 all levels of responsibility and provides tools to begin extending the useful life of library collections.

Administration & Leadership
Programs & Services
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Super Searchers and Meet LEO

May 29, 2025

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

Information Literacy & Library Instruction
Programs & Services
eLearning
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Online
Free