South Dakota Library Association

This webinar will look at how all libraries (with a special focus on school libraries) can create inclusive collections representative of all students and people, even when the institutions themselves might not

Learn how one library created an advocates program to combat misinformation and build community trust.

Public libraries are hubs of community engagement, innovation, and learning—and increasingly, they are called upon to lead large-scale events and initiatives that reach diverse audiences and deliver measurable

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

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

Align teams with a shared vision during change through intentional collaboration. Using examples from our floor management strategies and complex patron interactions, learn adaptable approaches that leverage

Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 18-24, 2026, during the 21st annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

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.

How to find out what your patrons need, concerns they have, and what has to be true before they trust a library AI tool.

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

This is a 3-week virtual workshop that combines self-paced work with optional live interaction. Each week includes: assignment activities to complete on your own, plus, one live Zoom group discussion

Teams are an increasingly important workplace construct, allowing libraries to tap into staff potential to tackle complex work in our current, dynamic library environment.

Discover innovative games, puzzles, toys, and play-based learning resources designed to engage library users of all ages.

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

Finance Committee meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the committee convenes in closed session.