Core Forum 2024
Conference
The Core Forum will take place November 14-16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Registration is now open!
The Core Forum is a 3-day in-person event that brings together decisionmakers and practitioners from the ALA division that focuses on:
- Access & Equity
- Buildings & Operations
- Leadership & Management
- Metadata & Collections
- Preservation
- Technology
Our program tracks and discussions are structured around these six topics, particularly the ways in which they integrate together. Areas that used to be separate and siloed now complement each other to explore and collaborate in all the areas where these topics overlap. Check out the schedule of sessions.
Library services & technology vendors, service providers, and open source projects are welcome to attend. Learn about becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor.
eLearning
Webinar
Learn practical tools for feedback conversations and strategies rooted in self-awareness of power dynamics and identity.
eLearning
Webinar
Be inspired by real-world examples to build your own community of library advocates.
eLearning
Forum
This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.
eLearning
Forum
This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.
eLearning
In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market
eLearning
Webinar
Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.
eLearning
TThis 6-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards, and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for
eLearning
This six-week course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of metadata.
eLearning
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
eLearning
The session will discuss ongoing work to streamline a workflow for preparing collections for digitization.
eLearning
Webinar
Learn how the physical design of a library affects inclusivity, featuring examples from recent branch design and more.
eLearning
In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market
eLearning
This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.
eLearning
This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic
Conference
This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.
eLearning
Webinar
Learn why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how to access free multimedia resources, and how they have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries.