Conferences & Events Calendar

A free new professional development initiative that places ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman titles in dialogue with your day-to-day concerns as working librarians.

Learn how Fred Rogers’ work can inform the evaluation of library services and support the wellbeing of library staff.

Learn how to partner with local agencies to create an uplifting environment of connection and support for older adults.

The presentation is focused on the responsibilities of Trustees in ensuring that their libraries are truly welcoming to all of their communities - now and into the future.

January 2025 Learning Live

Connect with colleagues and hear from PLA member-leaders at this free virtual town hall.

This webinar shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to demonstrate how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving.

Learn to create engaging spaces for library patrons of all ages from real-life examples and outcomes.

Join us and be inspired and motivated by thought-leaders, authors, and subject matter experts, and celebrate your colleagues and favorite authors at the Award ceremonies.

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