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Core Interest Group Week Features 30 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...

Savannah Lake Named a 2025 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Savannah Lake has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Lake is a Digital Scholarship Librarian for the J. Murrey Atkins Library at University of North Carolina at...

Kay Slater Named a 2025 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Kay Slater has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Slater is a Creative Technology Specialist at Oak Park Public Library (OPPL) in Oak Park, IL. In that role, they...

LaShonda Campbell Named a 2025 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that LaShonda Campbell has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Campbell is a Collections Development Librarian at University of Arkansas at Monticello. She earned her...

Core Announces Slate of Candidates for 2025-2026 Election
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2025-2026 ALA Core election. The Core election will open on March 10, 2025 and will continue through April 2, 2025. All Core members in good standing as of January 31, 2025, are eligible...

CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between February 24, 2025, and August 7, 2025. One free seat per...
ALA Announces the 2025 Class of Emerging Leaders
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected forty-six (46) people to participate in its 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). The EL program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work groups...

Announcing the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule
Core is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course schedule. This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance skills in various areas of library work.

Core Webinar Series: Application Programming Interfaces for Libraries
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the three-part webinar series “Application Programming Interfaces for Libraries." This series provides an overview...

Core Webinar: Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project.
Core hosts the webinar "Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project." on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Attendees will receive an overview of construction administration that can be applied to all types of library improvement projects.

Announcing the 2024 Core Forum Keynote Speakers!
Core is proud to announce our Forum 2024 keynote speakers, Saray Garnett-Hochuli and Dr. Kate Beane!

Core Webinar: Copyright (Basics) for Creators
Core hosts the webinar "Copyright (Basics) for Creators" on November 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar seeks to foster a basic understanding of Copyright, emphasizing content creators.

Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...
Accepting Applications for 2025 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders - Last Week to Apply
The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday September 6, 2024. Apply now...

Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...