Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Learn why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how to access free multimedia resources, and how they have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries.

Learn how the physical design of a library affects inclusivity, featuring examples from recent branch design and more.

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Be inspired by real-world examples to build your own community of library advocates.

Learn practical tools for feedback conversations and strategies rooted in self-awareness of power dynamics and identity.

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Virtual New Member Coffee Hour!

Learn best practices, tips, and advice on how to successfully host lawmakers at your library to show, them the many unique ways libraries positively impact communities.

Learn how a library created a classification system that people bought into, was collaborative, and was scalable.

BizRef 101 is for any librarian in-training who wants to gain confidence and knowledge around BizRef topics such as company and industry research, consumer and market research, entrepreneurship topics and more.

This program will present new research on the understanding and use of the Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians, which will be published this fall in the journal Library Resources and Technical Services. Those interested in using the Core Competencies for professional development, teaching, or other purposes will learn which Core Competencies are performed frequently and with confidence, and which might need development due to novelty or infrequency of use.

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market their services, programs, and resources in creative and impactful ways. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and marketing techniques that will help them increase foot traffic, foster community engagement, and elevate their library's profile in the community.

This presentation will explore effective supervisory practices for student employees in academic libraries, focusing on how to nurture these individuals to enhance library services and create a welcoming environment for students, faculty and community partners. By providing practical strategies for supervision and professional development, attendees will learn how to build a positive experience for student employees, who serve as essential front-line representatives of the library.

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market their services, programs, and resources in creative and impactful ways. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and marketing techniques that will help them increase foot traffic, foster community engagement, and elevate their library's profile in the community.

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Don’t wait! Celebrate the PLA 2026 Conference early with a conversation between four amazing authors.

This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.

This e-Forum invites participants to share experiences, challenges, and innovations as we explore how departments and skills intersect, collaborate, and merge across different library types and settings.