Core Interest Group Week Features 31 Free Sessions from March 3-7

CHICAGO–From March 3-7, Core will host its fifth annual Interest Group Week, this year expanded to 31 free sessions over 5 days. This dynamic virtual gathering brings together library professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts for professional development, discussions, and networking across an array of library topics.

Interest Group Week programming is hosted by Core Interest Groups. Each session lasts one hour, and the recordings are made available the following week. Peruse the full program schedule here on the Core website. Click on a time slot or a topic that interests you to read more about each session and find the registration link.

Following the event, attendees can join whichever interest groups they would like. All Core Interest Groups are free to join. View the full list here.

Register now to enjoy a free week of learning with other library professionals!

The following Core Interest Groups will be leading sessions:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries
• Bibliographic Conceptual Models
• Book and Paper
• Catalog & Discovery Systems
• Catalog Management
• Cataloging and Classification Research
• Cataloging Norms
• Competencies and Education for a Career in Cataloging
• Consortium Management
• Creative Ideas in Technical Services
• Electronic Resources
• Faceted Subject Access
• Imagineering
• Leadership Management Section
• Library Consulting
• Library Facilities & Interiors
• Library Leaders and Managers
• Library Storage
• Maker Technology
• MARC Formats Transition
• Metadata
• Middle Managers
• New Members
• Preservation Administrators (PAIG)
• Project Management
• Promoting Preservation
• Public Libraries Technical Services
• Publisher-Vendor-Library-Relations
• Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services
• Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries
• Technical Services Workflow Efficiency

About Core

Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is the national association that advances the profession of librarians and information providers in central roles of leadership and management, collections and technical services, and technology. Our mission is to cultivate and amplify the collective expertise of library workers in core functions through community building, advocacy, and learning. Follow us on our Blog, Instagram, or LinkedIn.