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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May 2026
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Core Webinars

Best of Core Forum: Mindfulness as a Leadership Tool

May 13, 2026

Leading a library in today’s complex landscape presents unique challenges, including political dynamics, budget constraints, and the lingering effects of the pandemic on mental health. In their efforts to create safe and healthy environments for their teams, library leaders often find themselves stretched thin and in need of strategies to enhance their own well-being. This raises an important question: how can they prioritize self-care while supporting others?

Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2026 - Session 2.0

May 18, 2026

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.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
Core Webinars

Best of Core Forum: From Planning to Showtime: a Librarian's Guide

May 26, 2026

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 impact. This session will provide library professionals with practical strategies for designing, managing, and evaluating large events and initiatives that align with organizational goals and community needs.

Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advocacy
eLearning
Core Webinars

Best of Core Forum: Elevating Public Spaces: Universal Design, Safety, and Community Voice in a Major Library Renovation

June 02, 2026

This session will explore how the library and design team embraced universal design principles, community input, and adaptive problem-solving to reimagine a prominent library space. Attendees will gain insight into the power of collaboration and the importance of designing by the people, for the people.

Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advocacy
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Institutional Repositories 2026 - Session 2.0

June 15, 2026

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of institutional repositories (IR), including IR platforms, promoting the IR, faculty publications in the IR, IR metadata, and accessibility of IR content.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning