Conferences & Events Calendar

This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.

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

Learn to build inclusive lending systems with tools for home, education, science, and more, to reflect your communities.

United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat to help Friends of the Library ensure a bright future. Sessions will cover recruitment, retention, and engagement, and Friends and Foundations working together.

This course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. It is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries.

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives.

Join ALSC to learn more about how AI is impacting young people and library service to children and families.

Leadership is essential at every level of an organization, as experienced library leaders reach retirement age, the next generation of leaders must be prepared to take the helm. Leadership is not confined to the administrative level of the organization, as a leader might be found in any role and any level in the organization. To ensure the next generation of library leaders are prepared, one needs to know what makes an effective leader. Research indicates that the qualities of an effective leader are evolving from a focus on professional competencies to an emphasis on the character traits of the individual. A balance of competencies and character are needed for effective leadership. This presentation will explore how leadership qualifications have evolved over time and what defines an effective leader today.

A 90 minute presentation on personality-driven business models.

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