To live out our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, libraries are seeking out ways to be more community-centered. Community-led planning is a method that can be used to create public programs and services that celebrate the strengths and int

Addressing performance or behaviorproblems can be stressful for both parties, and how managers approach thesemeetings can positively or negatively affect their outcomes. Learn how to havedifficult conversations with your staff members, covering eve

Iman Mersal is an Egyptian poet, writer, academic and translator.  She will share an examination of perceived Arab culture to the Western audience, including the roles of women through modern Arab Literature. The learner should understand the c

Panel Discussion with representatives from the library, police and city discussing successful collaboration in handling at risk populations. Manage relationships with police, when police arrive at the library they are an asset of resources instead of jus

YALSA's Snack and Chat will offer a discussion on how to help rebuild teens social capital and we continue to weather through this pandemic.  Join YALSA's leadership to hear their thoughts and recommendations as well as an open forum for discussion

Climate change and associated natural disasters are a growing issue for libraries.

What should library staff do when self-proclaimed “citizen journalists” enter the library claiming a right to question employees and film in any space accessible to the public? Learn what your library board and staff need to know about so-called “First Amendment audits,” and how you can prepare by adopting well-crafted policies and training staff.

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Spotlight Unspeakable The Tulsa Race Massacre

This webinar is the first in a series exploring the interconnectedness of digital equity and literacy.

2022 United for Libraries Virtual

Course DescriptionLooking for some new Teen Programming ideas.  Thiswebinar will reflect interactive and fun library activities that the authorimplemented at her high school during the 2021-2022 school year. Thissession will reflect four

Mentorship for All: Creating a Statewide Program

LTC Accessible Pre-Application Webinar for Vermont Libraries

On-Demand Webinar: Retroactive Addition of Homosaurus: An Evaluation

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles into Our Metadata

The Fundamentals of Cataloging (FOC) is a six-week online course that provides an introduction to the principles, policies and practices of cataloging in libraries. It is designed for librarians and library support staff new to cataloging; librarians and

On-Demand Webinar: Cataloging for Accessibility

On-Demand Webinar: Reviewing New Visions for Collection Development

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Decentering Ourselves, Empowering Others

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Inclusive Team Visioning: Beyond the Groan Zone

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Beyond Late Fees

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Reinventing the Modern Library

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: A Roadmap for Evidence Based Strategic Planning

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core Forum: (Meta)data Analysis for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Best of Core Forum: Reflections on Onboarding in Academic Libraries

Do your library’s mission/value statements, policies, and recruitment processes support a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scorecard for Library and Information Organizations, developed by

A two-part webinar series offered by the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

Current Issues

Whether you have just become a director, want to be a director someday, or have been a director for a number of years, this workshop will answer the questions you might not have known to ask while increasing your understanding of the key topics needed to run a library.