Conferences
Core President's Program features Angela Saini
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 4 p.m. CT during ALA Annual in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring award-winning journalist Angela Saini. Saini is known globally for her work on...
ARTivist Nikkolas Smith to open AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Nikkolas Smith, ARTivist, Concept artist, Children's Books Author, and Film Illustrator, will keynote the opening general session of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The conference will be held Oct. 19-21...
AASL President’s Program Brings Together “Freedom to Read Ambassadors”
CHICAGO – Kathy Lester, AASL President, will convene a panel of Freedom to Read Ambassadors for a conversation on why it is important for all learners to have access to a wide variety of books and information. “As school librarians, we know how critical...
AASL seeks reviewers for 2023 National Conference
CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a blind review and scoring of proposals for the 2023 AASL National Conference to be held October 19-21 in Tampa, FL. To...
Core ALA Preconference: Introduction to Library Assessment
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures for the half-day preconference “Introduction to Library Assessment" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. This session will discuss different...
Core ALA Preconference: Core Innovative Learning Spaces: A Tour of Innovative Chicago Area Academic Institutions
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the preconference “Core Innovative Learning Spaces: A Tour of Innovative Chicago Area Academic Institutions" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in...
Core ALA Preconference: Merchandise Mart Furniture Showrooms and Factory Tour
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day preconference “Merchandise Mart Furniture Showrooms and Factory Tour" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Join this...
Core ALA Preconference: Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Come tour three unique public libraries in...
Core ALA Preconference: Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant
CHICAGO —On Friday, June 23, 2023, 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 2023 ALA Annual Conference &...
ALA Conferences Opens 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session Submissions
Chicago – The American Library Association invites submissions for Poster Sessions at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in Chicago, June 22-27, 2023. The submission site is now closed. Poster Sessions provide an opportunity to share...
ALA Store at ALA’s 2023 LibLearnX in New Orleans
Located in the LLX Marketplace at Booth #719, the ALA Store will offer a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, and more. Store hours are: Saturday, January 28: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, January 29: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Monday, January 30: 9:00am...
Karleen Delaurier-Lyle Named a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Karleen Delaurier-Lyle has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Delaurier-Lyle serves as the Information Services Librarian at The University of British Columbia...
Rachel Wells Selected as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Rachel Wells has been chosen as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Wells works as the Reference Librarian at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York...
ACRL 2023 Conference registration opens
CHICAGO - The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2023 Conference, to be held March 15-18, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and virtually. Higher education has changed dramatically over...
ACRL 2023 keynote speakers announced
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces its celebrated lineup of keynote speakers for the ACRL 2023 Conference, “Forging the Future,” to be held March 15- 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Be challenged and inspired by ACRL’s...
ALA Store at 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Located in the Library Marketplace at Booth #1833, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of promotional, continuing education, professional development, and gift items during the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. You can also get free shipping on...
Actor and children’s book author Channing Tatum to present at The Digital Experience at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) today announced that actor and children’s book author Channing Tatum will virtually present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Registration is open. Channing...
Comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish will present at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) today announced that comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Registration is open. Haddish will discuss...
ACRL 2023 Call for Proposals Now Available
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites proposals for the ACRL 2023 Conference to be held March 15-18, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Higher education has changed dramatically over the last few years. Academic...
Showcase Your Library’s Interior Design Work by Applying for the 2022 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures and the Commercial Interior Design Association (IIDA) are currently accepting applications for the 9th annual IIDA/ALA Library Interior Design Awards honoring excellence in library interior design and...