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The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available options. Toggle between list and month views using the buttons below.
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September 2024
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Banned Books Week

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Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2024.

Celebration
Online
Featured Event
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Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning 2024 - Session 5.0

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This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning (UDL). It is designed for introducing and summarizing the UDL framework, CAST website, and the UDL on Campus website with captions and transcript.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Technology
Programs & Services
Advocacy
eLearning
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Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects 2024 - Session 5.0

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This six-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program.

Collection Management
Technology
eLearning
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Fundamentals of Metadata 2024 - Session 5.0

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This six-week course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of metadata.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
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Best of Core Forum: The First 90 Days; Real Life Tales of Transition

Twenty years ago, Michael D. Watkins published a best-selling book on leadership transitions, "The First 90 Days." This panel session will critically examine the directives from this book, drawing on the real-life experience of three panelists as they navigated their first three months in a new management or leadership role within a library organization.

Administration & Leadership
Programs & Services
eLearning
Banned Books 101: What Library Boards & Trustees Need to Know

Banned Books 101: What Library Boards & Trustees Need to Know

A free “lunch and learn” presented by United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation.

Trustees, Friends & Foundations
Administration & Leadership
Advocacy
Intellectual Freedom & Copyright
eLearning
Free
Featured Event
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Banned Websites Awareness Day

In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated the Wednesdays of Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day.

Celebration