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

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.

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

Join us to learn how to advocate for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, whether they’re struggling to access housing, services, education, benefits or more.

Best of Core Forum: Advocacy in a Polarized World

LTC Accessible Pre-Application Webinar for Vermont Libraries

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

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).

Social Media and Library Policies Live Webinar: Tuesday, March 14, 20232:00 p.m. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. Central | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 11:00 a.m. Pacific | 10:00 a.m. AlaskaDescriptionWhether your library has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok,

Best of Core Forum: Anti-Racist Acquisitions: Interrogating Processes

The library's director is undoubtedly the single most important key to its success. An excellent library director works well with the Trustees/library board, the staff, local government, and the community. Nothing will ruin a good board-director working relationship faster than a board micro-managing the director or a director who does not communicate clearly with the board providing them with all the information they need to make good decisions within their prescribed roles. This session will cover helping board members understand respective roles, including the difference between governance and management; onboarding, training, and succession planning; effective communication, and ways to engage the members.

Learn how you can use the Youth Media-Making Toolkit created by CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) and The Lamp with teens to help them realize the power of their voice in public conversations.

On-Demand Webinar: User Engagement: New Approach and Tools

A Middle Grade Panel

Strategic Planning: What Your Library Board Needs to KnowLive Webinar: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 2:00-3:15 p.m. EasternDescriptionIs your library in the process of creating a strategic plan, or do you need to get your library’s Trustees on board with yo

Marketing and Public Relations Skills for Friends of the LibraryLive Webinars: Part 1: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EasternPart 2: Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EasternPart 1 DescriptionYou don’t have to be a graphic designer, webmas

Get Ready for National Friends of Libraries Week

Technical Services Tools at Work

This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: The Top 5 Mistakes Renovating Your Library

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core ALA Annual Conference: Programming for Accessibility

On-Demand Webinar: Build Better: Effective Library Project Management

On-Demand Webinar: To Hold a Cloud: MARC Holdings in the Modern LMS