California Library Association Conference

This 6-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards, and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program.

This 4 week course Fundamentals of Management is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to

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

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

Join a facilitated review of the results from the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities survey.

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

This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources.

Flexible registration options including individual full conference, individual single day or multiple days, and group viewing single day or multiple days. FREE registration for those in MA, MI, NE, OR, SC, VA.

Do you want to take your library’s customer service to the next level? If so, this session is for you. We’ll share a step-by-step overview of how libraries have overhauled their customer service philosophy and

Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with amazing authors featuring Claire Boyles, Lisa Kleypas, Elizabeth Letts, and Eli McCann.

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

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.

A three-week Core Classroom, each weekly Zoom session lasting 60 minutes (recommended but not mandatory) combined with 3 - 4 hours coursework each week.

Tired of “one-and-done” trainings that fizzle out the

For most libraries, door counts have reached or surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Demand for quiet study spaces has increased significantly, with people seeking cozy nooks that shield them from distractions.

Join us to learn how Benchmark can support your library in everyday decision-making, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Benchmark’s interactive and user-friendly data dashboards and reporting tools.

Executive Board meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the Board convenes in closed session.