Conferences & Events Calendar

The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available options. Toggle between list and month views using the buttons below.
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April 2025
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Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Management 2026 - Session 2.0

April 20, 2026

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 improve their skills.

Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Core Webinars

Best of Core: Radical Accessibility: Building Belonging and Breaking Barriers

April 22, 2026

This session will explore concrete examples, including the implementation of multilingual signage; the creation of accessible restrooms with adult changing tables; the design and use of inclusive furniture; and the provision of lactation rooms, sensory and quiet spaces. Learn how new access to spaces created opportunities for policy and practice change as well.

Administration & Leadership
Marketing & Outreach
Programs & Services
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects 2026 - Session 2.0

April 27, 2026

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.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning
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Reference Interview 101

April 27, 2026

Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week asynchronous course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference services, behaviorial aspects of reference service.

Programs & Services
Reference
eLearning
Online
Poster with photo of Coretta Scott King, Arriel Vinson, and Tony Weaver, Jr.

CSK Book Awards John Steptoe New Talent 2026 Virtual Author Event

April 27, 2026

Join us for a special virtual event celebrating the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King and the future of children’s literature. This program will feature 2026 John Steptoe New Talent Author Award recipient Arriel Vinson, whose work represents the powerful voices emerging in the field today.

Webinar
Online
Core Webinars

Preservation Week: Helping Patrons Preserve Digital Memories

April 28, 2026

This session focuses on building library staff confidence in assisting patrons with their digital lives. The webinar emphasizes ways to explain digital preservation concepts in plain language, identify common risks to digital memory, and suggest appropriate next steps during reference work, technology help sessions, or public programs.

Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advocacy
eLearning