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Core: Infrastructure, Leadership and Futures, a division of the American Library Association, is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals...

Core is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Core Fundamentals Web Course schedule. This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance skills in various areas of library work.

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library" on January 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Neurodiversity within the librarian professional is often neglected as a subject of scholarly conversation. With higher rates...

CHICAGO—Join Core and RUSA for the webinar "From Goals to Impact: Library User Stories" on January 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Successful leadership efforts center key partners and anticipate concrete outcomes. In libraries, this means demonstrating impact by...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers" on January 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. TFighting against the perceptions of catalogers as isolated or antisocial can be a challenge, especially when many institutions only have one...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Helping Neurodivergent Library Workers Succeed" on December 16, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. In this webinar, neurodivergent librarian Jen Conway will discuss neurodivergence, what it is and isn't, and how you can be a better...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "7 Secrets to Getting Staff to Work Together" on December 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Teamwork might make the dream work, but it is the teammates who make the team work. To facilitate effective teamwork, leaders must...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Navigating Mental Health In Information Spaces" on December 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Mental health is a critical component of an individual's health and well-being. Historically, seeking mental health help has been...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Build Your Brand, Build Your Community" on December 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Building your brand isn’t simply about flyers and logos. It's about embedding your library’s story into every corner of your community. Learn how...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "From Thin to Thick Library Description" on October 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This talk explores how libraries can apply Kwame Anthony Appiah's "thick translation" theory to enhance library description practices...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies in Metadata and Cataloging: An Exploration of Strategies and Discussions" on November 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar will examine EDI strategies and challenges in Metadata...

CHICAGO — Beyond the loaning of laptops and phone chargers, libraries are branching out into supporting patrons by providing spaces and services that encourage art, communication, and innovation. Perhaps you’ve been tasked with building such a space in...

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Rebooting Complex, Intractable Library Services" on November 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Organizations are often plagued by problems that seem unsolvable: stalled initiatives, multi-unit services that never quite align, or...