Conferences & Events Calendar

The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available options. Toggle between list and month views using the buttons below.
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July 2025
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Activating Inclusive Library Design

July 22, 2025

Learn how the physical design of a library affects inclusivity, featuring examples from recent branch design and more.

Advocacy
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Webinar
Online
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Visualizing Library Impact

July 23, 2025

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market their services, programs, and resources in creative and impactful ways. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and marketing techniques that will help them increase foot traffic, foster community engagement, and elevate their library's profile in the community.

Cataloging
Collection Management
Technology
Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
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Fundamentals of Acquisitions 2025 - Session 4.0

July 28, 2025

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

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
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Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions 2025 - Session 4.0

July 28, 2025

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.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
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Libraries and Aging 101: Educate, Engage and Empower Mature Adults

August 04, 2025

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.

Programs & Services
Reference
eLearning
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Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2025 - Session 4.0

August 04, 2025

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

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning