2025 AASL National Conference

Conference

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

A one-of-a-kind conference, AASL25 will feature daily keynotes, more than 150 concurrent sessions, author panels, research into practice sessions, more than 150 exhibitors, the best practice IdeaLab, author signings, and endless networking opportunities.

Content provided at the conference is rooted in AASL’s National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.

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ALA

Conference

Featured Event

United States

October 16 - 18, 2025

All day

St. Louis, Missouri

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Jun

Conference

RMRT Dinner (Limit 20 attendees)

Come join your friends in RMRT for a dinner the first night of the conference.

Jun

Conference

RMRT Membership Meeting

Annual RMRT Members Meeting at ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.

Jun

Conference

RMRT Book Club - Conference Edition

Come join RMRT members as they discuss books that they have read which have hit the 100 year mark!

Jun

ALA Annual RMRT Huddle

20-minute huddle discussion with RMRT Membership Chair, Lisa Kippur. "What do Retired Members do Anyway?"

Jun

Conference

Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) President's Program - Philadelphia Museum of Art Library

Come hear Bree Midavaine speak about the Philadelphia Museum of Art Library

Jun

President's and Chair Programs - RMRT Program - Philadelphia Museum of Art Library

Come hear a presentation by Bree Midavaine, Interim Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Library & Archives/Assistant Director of Library & Digital Strategies.

Members of RMRT with Beth Kander, author of I Made It Out of Clay

Jun

Conference

NMRT Annual Social, RMRT Co-Host 2025

New Members Round Table (NMRT) and the Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) are co-hosting the annual social.

Jun

ALA Events

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala takes place during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference at the Free Library Philadelphia.

Jun

Retired Librarians as Changemakers - ALA Conference Panel with United for Libraries

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.

Jul

Aug

eLearning

Marketing the 21st Century Library

In this four-week asynchronous eCourse, participants will explore how a well-developed marketing plan drives the creation of promotional plans, allowing librarians to better serve their patrons, community, and

Jul

Aug

eLearning

Fundamentals of Cataloging 2025 - Session 4.0

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices. It covers: principles underlying cataloging practice; examples illustrating the principles in practice; tools used in

Jul

Aug

eLearning

Fundamentals of Cataloging 2025 - Session 4.1

July 2025 United for Libraries Learning Live

Jul

eLearning

Fall Celebrations: Library Card Sign-Up Month, Banned Books Week, and National Friends of Libraries Week

July 2025 Learning Live

Best of Core Forum 2024 Webinar Collection

Jul

eLearning

Best of Core Forum: Transforming Libraries with AI: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Community Engagement

Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize libraries by enhancing accessibility, streamlining operations, and fostering community connections.

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Jul

eLearning

Webinar

Reimagining Feedback at Work

Learn practical tools for feedback conversations and strategies rooted in self-awareness of power dynamics and identity.

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Jul

eLearning

Webinar

Membership Monday: Building Library Advocates

Be inspired by real-world examples to build your own community of library advocates.