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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Conference
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United States
October 16 - 18, 2025
All day

St. Louis, Missouri

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Core Webinars
09
Dec

eLearning

7 Secrets to Getting Staff to Work Together

This session will explore the concept of creating a workplace culture where staff value being a part of something bigger than themselves.
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10
Dec

eLearning

Webinar

Minimizing Social Media to Maximize Library Values

Learn how a medium-sized public library minimized its social media use while still engaging with its community.

Zoom
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11
Dec

eLearning

Business Archives as a Tool for Academic Business Researchers

A 60 minutes webinar on the relevance of business archives to business librarians in an effort to better support researchers
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16
Dec

eLearning

Activating AI Education and Algorithmic Literacy at Toronto Public Library

A 60-minute webinar exploring how Toronto Public Library is fostering digital literacy in emerging technologies.
Core Webinars
16
Dec

eLearning

Helping Neurodivergent Library Workers Succeed

A neurodivergent librarian will discuss neurodivergence, what it is and isn't, and how to be a better coworker and ally. This also provides recommendations for supervisors on ways to provide accommodations.
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07
Jan

eLearning

Webinar

Going Straight to the Source with Senior Advisory Boards (SABs)

Learn about forming your own senior advisory board to help shape library programs and services for seniors in your community.

Zoom
Core Webinars
13
Jan

eLearning

Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers

By the end of the session, attendees will form a community of technical services professionals. The formation of these communities will encourage more librarians to participate in metadata projects.
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14
Jan

eLearning

Passports & Notaries @ Your Library

A 60 minute webinar for those that currently offer or are considering offering notary and passport services.
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20
Jan

eLearning

CORE/RUSA Webinar- From Goals to Impact: Library User Stories

Successful leadership efforts center key partners and anticipate concrete outcomes.
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21
Jan

eLearning

Next Gen Tools for SWOT Analysis and Strategic Insight

A 75-minute webinar on exploring new approached to Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) analysis.
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21
Jan

eLearning

Webinar

How It Feels to Be Me: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learn terminology and characteristics of autism, and challenges and joys experienced by members of the autistic community.

Zoom
Core Webinars
27
Jan

eLearning

Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library

With higher rates of neurodivergent students approaching traditional college-age, it is more important than ever to embrace neurodivergence within the academic library.
Core Webinars
04
Feb

eLearning

Transform and Thrive: Fostering Well-Being

Library staff and administration do more than point people toward books and information—we foster well-being for ourselves and others. Learn how to go beyond balancing too many projects with too little time.
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10
Feb
09
Mar

Sustainably Grow Your Summer Library Program

This course will help you rework your programming in accordance with ALA’s sustainability guidelines.
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16
Feb
13
Mar

eLearning

Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium

A four-week asynchronous course on Inside Interlibrary Loan
Core Webinars
17
Feb

eLearning

Build Your Brand, Build Your Community

Learn how you can build your library’s brand to increase loyalty and connection with your customers through simple yet impactful ways, like eye-catching displays, short surveys, and a simple style guide.