Professional Resources

New from ACRL - "Data Culture in Academic Libraries"

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Data Culture in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide to Building Communities, Partnerships, and Collaborations," edited by Marcela Y. Isuster and Alisa B...

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Academic libraries in university estates strategy

CHICAGO — “ Privileged Spaces: Academic Libraries in University Estates Strategy,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, draws on the knowledge and experience of library leaders, estates directors, space managers, and...

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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...

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Submit a Proposal for Core Forum 2025 in Denver

Join Core Forum 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center for an incredible opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of you, our Core members. The event will take place from Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025. We...

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Supporting children's mental health through literature

CHICAGO — Generation Z and Alpha youth are facing mental health crises that many adults are unprepared to address. There have been dramatic rises in the numbers of young people reporting feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. The global...

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Submissions Now Open for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Awards

CHICAGO—The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations...

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High-impact digital library outreach and instruction

CHICAGO — Digital library terminology like “accessible,” “discoverable,” and “searchable” usually presumes passive collections waiting to be found by motivated information seekers. Rarely do we envision collection managers initiating outreach with those...

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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...

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A new analytical framework for supporting public libraries

CHICAGO — “ Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, advances a scientific understanding of public libraries and ultimately poses and explores the vital...

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New book filled with tips for creating joy in libraries

CHICAGO — Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Then it’s time to plant some joy! Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and well-being. And it isn’t a heavy lift—in fact...

New from ACRL - "Closing a College Library"

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Closing a College Library," edited by Amber Hunt, Elizabeth Ruane, and Stephanie Sopka, offering checklists, sample documents, and effective practices for...