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Teen-friendly school library spaces and services
CHICAGO —Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “ Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners” is your essential resource for transforming your secondary school library into a thriving...
Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library" on June 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Neurodiversity within the librarian professional is often neglected as a subject of scholarly...
Jonathan Victor Baldoza selected as the 2025 LHRT Justin Winsor Award Winner
The American Library Association’s (ALA) Library History Roundtable (LHRT) Justin Winsor Award Committee is pleased to announce Jonathan Victor Baldozar as this year’s essay award.
Shannon Bailey receives AASL Frances Henne Award
CHICAGO – Shannon Bailey, school librarian at Manchester High School in Midlothian, Virginia, is the recipient of the 2025 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Frances Henne Award. Sponsored by Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, the $1,250 award...
CHICAGO – The Spring/Summer 2025 ALA Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks to inspire and encourage readers of all ages. Gracing the cover is a new poster by artist Rebecca Lee Kunz, recipient of the 2025 Caldecott Medal for...
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) launched its annual #FundLibraries campaign, calling on advocates in every congressional district to urge their Congressmembers to cosign letters of support to fund key federal programs for library services nationwide.
Best of Core Forum: Neurodivergent Leadership: Learning to Lead in a Neurotypical World
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library" on June 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This presentation will focus on the lived experience of a librarian who recently moved into a large middle management role at a...
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Transforming Libraries with AI: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Community Engagement" on June 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize libraries by enhancing...
Best of Core Forum: Calling it Quits: How to Evaluate Library Services and Decide What to Stop Doing
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Calling it Quits: How to Evaluate Library Services and Decide What to Stop Doing" on July 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Following a period of disruption, library leaders need to realign service offerings...
Core ALA Annual Preconference: Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour
On June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA.
On June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the half-day preconference "Professional Development Plans & Journals for Career Success: The Power of Two" during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA.
Core ALA Annual Preconference: Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour
On June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA.
On June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Library Design and Construction Project Management: The Tools you need to Build your Best Library Space" during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition.
On Friday, June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant" during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA.
On June 27, 2025, Core will hos ta full-day tour “Philadelphia Academic Libraries: Classic Spaces & Renovation Projects" during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA.
