In this workshop, you will learn how to make your library more accessible for blind and low vision members of your community.

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;

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to evaluate sources and check for facts and authority—and just as important, you’ll learn how to assist your patrons and community in doing the same.

Learn the art of a well-curated book display and booklist that are both diverse and inclusive.

This event will discuss first sale, controlled digital lending (CDL), the e-book pricing struggle, and how to navigate CDL.

In this three-course bundle, librarian and American Sign Language interpreter Kathy MacMillan will give you the skills you need not only to use basic American Sign Language but to understand the fundamental principles of working with the Deaf community.

This 6-week, asynchronous online course will introduce basic American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting and place that information within a linguistic and cultural context to aid participants in improving library services to patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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.

Learn how to safely serve people with substance use disorders and their loved ones through policy, materials, outreach, collaboration, programs, and services.

Gain a solid foundation in library software, hardware, and troubleshooting that is appropriate for any library staff member that needs to expand their tech skillset.

Fundamentals of Acquisitions 2023 - Session 5.0

This webinar will cover how to apply rules in the original RDA Toolkit and OLAC best practices to catalog video resources.

In this 6-week eCourse, Bobby Bothmann introduces you to the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) vocabulary and explains the various types of topical and free-floating subject terms.

Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2023 - Session 5.0

Gain critical skills needed to make the best use of the data your library is collecting.

A 90 minute webinar on empathic design and learning to apply empathy, compassion and purpose in every aspect of your library

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

In this two-course bundle, outreach expert and author Jessica Snow will provide a guide to serving both underserved teens and children.

Organization and Personnel AdministrationSomeone once said, managers solve today’s problems, administrators solve tomorrow’s. Whether you are new to an administrative position or you aspire to obtain one, this course will prepare you for the wide r

Jessica Snow, author of Outreach Services for Teens: A Starter Guide (ALA Editions, 2020), will guide you through teen outreach in the real world.

Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions 2023 - Session 5.0

Learn how to best serve patrons with disabilities by understanding their community, culture, and needs.

Learn what’s happening now with social media and the challenges libraries may have going forward.

Learn how to ensure that your catalog works for teens

This 90-minute webinar will present practical guidance on cataloging rare materials with RDA.

In this eCourse, learn the basics of copyright law and provides you with the foundation to become your library's copyright expert.