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June 27, 2025
ALA celebrates Supreme Court ruling to protect federal broadband programs
The American Library Association (ALA) applauded the Supreme Court 6-3 decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund (USF).
June 27, 2025
American Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive director
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Daniel J. Montgomery as its next executive director. He will replace Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger.
June 12, 2025
Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference
Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
June 6, 2025
Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues
A federal judge has declined to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ruling, issued today in ALA v. Sonderling, will allow the administration’s cuts at the independent agency while the case proceeds.
May 21, 2025
ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case
ALA welcomed the return of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff to work and the reinstatement of some IMLS grants, which had been terminated following President Trump’s March 14 Executive Order 14238.
May 15, 2025
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.
ALA in the News
The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Judging a Book by Its Cover; Investigating Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals in 19th Century Book Bindings" on May 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Recent research in the cultural heritage conservation field has...
Core Webinar: Library Reboot for the Mid-21st Century
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Library Reboot for the Mid-21st Century" on June 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This presentation will help pull the shroud of mystery off library design by briefly exploring the history and roots of 20th century libraries...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Saying Less, Asking More; Expand Your Impact with Coaching
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Saying Less, Asking More; Expand Your Impact with Coaching," on April 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Leading staff in an ever-changing, unpredictable environment can be difficult. Right now, library staff at...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Integrating Linked Data into Library Workflows
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Integrating Linked Data into Library Workflows" on April 1, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. As linked data becomes more of a reality for the library community, OCLC has worked with libraries around the world to...
Spring-Fall 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule
Core is offering several Fundamentals Web Courses between spring and fall of 2025. 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: Only Managers in the Building; Everything You Wish You Knew Before Becoming a Manager" on March 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. You're a manager! Now what? Transitioning from staff member to management, even...
Core Webinar - Elevate Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence Powered Assistants
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Elevate Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence Powered Assistants" on April 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This presentation explores how librarians can use AI-powered writing assistants to improve their professional writing...
Core Webinar - Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift" on March 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept—it's now shaping how we work, learn, and...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Cut Through the Noise; Strategic Promotion
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Cut Through the Noise; Strategic Promotion" on March 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Today's libraries are challenged with engaging busy customers who see thousands of ads per day. This session will provide...
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Leading for Creativity; Habits and Practices to Shape the Work Environment" on March 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. While many associate creativity with individual work in the fine arts, creativity–the...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Adapt Troop Leading Procedures to Library Projects
Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Adapt Troop Leading Procedures to Library Projects" on February 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar takes the US Army's Troop Leading Procedures and adapts them to a library setting.
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Library Collections Alignment with Research
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Library Collections Alignment with Research" on February 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This study aims to investigate the alignment between a university (UW-Madison) library’s resources and the research...
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...
Core Webinar Series: Build Your Personal Website With Quarto
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Build Your Personal Website with Quarto." Are you interested in sharing your work, such as scholarship, creative work, and other projects, and increasing your online visibility? Creating a...
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.
