2025 Core Forum

This webinar will explore the intricacies, limitations, and possibilities for change in providing meaningful and compassionate mental health support within information spaces.

Join this free virtual forum to get to know the candidates standing for president in the upcoming PLA election.

This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.

This four-week online course addresses the basic components of collection development and management (CDM) in libraries.

Learn to build inclusive lending systems with tools for home, education, science, and more, to reflect your communities.

United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat to help Friends of the Library ensure a bright future. Sessions will cover recruitment, retention, and engagement, and Friends and Foundations working together.

This course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. It is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries.

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives.

Join ALSC to learn more about how AI is impacting young people and library service to children and families.

Leadership is essential at every level of an organization, as experienced library leaders reach retirement age, the next generation of leaders must be prepared to take the helm. Leadership is not confined to

A 90 minute presentation on personality-driven business models.

How does the RMRT book club work? It's actually a book club librarians can enjoy! We would love to have you join us.

"Who Manages, Who Leads Part Two" is a four-week program for managers and leaders to learn advanced theory and practice in leadership, succession, and mentorship, benefiting both experienced and newly hired

"Who Manages, Who Leads Part Two" is a four-week program for managers and leaders to learn advanced theory and practice in leadership, succession, and mentorship, benefiting both experienced and newly hired

Study room spaces have become a critical resource offered in large academic libraries, yet their standard configuration and policies may not be serving the diverse needs of all patrons. To address this, we

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated PLA 2026 Conference, April 1–3, in Minneapolis Minnesota!