Conferences & Events

This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.

This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including: Product trials; Licensing; Purchasing methods; Pricing models. An overview of the sometimes complex relationships between vendors, publishers, platform providers, and libraries is also provided.

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

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.

This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a "signature" service.

This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including: The definition of collection assessment Techniques and tools Assessment of print and electronic collections Project design and management

This 4-week online course addresses the basic components of collection development and management (CDM) in libraries. Complete definition of collection development and collection management

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at all levels of responsibility and provides tools to begin extending the useful life of library collections.

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

Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference