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.

2022 United for Libraries Virtual

Mentorship for All: Creating a Statewide Program

Best of Core Forum: Advocacy in a Polarized World

On-Demand Webinar: Reviewing New Visions for Collection Development

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

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,

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.

On-Demand Webinar: How to Effectively Market Today's Library

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

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

Servant Leadership Principles Applied Practically

Mind the (Training) Gap: Assessing Metadata Competences During a Multi-System Migration

Small Library Assessment Hills You Can Climb

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: Build Better: Effective Library Project Management

On-Demand Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: A Strategic Plan to Live By

This course provides students with the ability to identify social/political/economic issues that may affect the library, the populations it services, or its services. Students will be able to develop relationships with people who can exercise influence i

Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Dialogues in Metadata; Bridging the Gap Between LIS Education and Metadata in Practice

A 90 minute webinar on Reluctant Leadership: Using your hesitancy and authenticity for self-acceptance and confidence in building leadership skil;

Management of Technology This course puts the full power of information technology into the hands of library managers and leaders. You’ll start with a clear vision and an understanding of technology policy. Next, you’ll consider the nuts and bolts of

In this course, we’ll reimagine staff collaboration, communication and problem-solving by learning how we can embrace an actively creative culture and approach.

Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Sustainable Reparative Description and You

Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Thinking Big

This series will provide current or future managers and directors the foundation they need to excel in their new role.