Maine Library Association Conference

Join PLA at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–June 29 in Chicago.

The Driehaus Museum is located in the historic 1883 Nickerson mansion on Chicago’s near North Side.

Former ALA Executive Director Robert Wedgeworth (1972 to 1985) will share details of his experiences growing up in racially intolerant times and the inside stories of developments in the library world

Words have Power, a Dignity Index discussion co-sponsored by RMRT & United for Libraries.

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices.

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices.

Webinar on working with local, independent bookstores to build collections relevant to a shared community of readers.

Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention is a four-week asynchronous course discussing the difference a librarian makes as teachers of information literacy, study skills, time management

Explore a new, research-based outcomes framework you can use to strengthen your libraries’ offerings by providing responsive, inclusive, maker-centered services for adults in your community.

Documenting the cultural heritage and unique experiences of your community members provides a more inclusive archival record. This presentation covers the steps needed to establish relationships and work with

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 soon-to-be published results from the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities survey.

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