The Fostering Change for Academic Library Leaders cohort aims to build a community of change agents in academic libraries. Library workers often recognize the need to initiate a change in their organizations but may have no idea where to start. In this cohort experience, participants will gain the tools to spark, lead, and sustain change no matter your organizational position. You will also gain a network of peers to lean on as you lead... Details
When: June 1 – July 31, 2026
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Teen Services Development Day is a one-day, stand-alone event that provides teen services library staff and other vested library professionals with an intensive opportunity to connect and learn together. With two keynotes and eleven education programs, this day is jam-packed with tips, tricks, and tools for better serving teens in your library. Please sign in to your ALA account to start the registration process and see... Details
When: October 1, 2026
Where: Buffalo, NY
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The Association for Library Service to Children's National Institute is a biennial conference for those serving children and families in libraries; children's literature experts; education and library school faculty; and other interested professionals. This intimate, intensive learning experience is fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues from across the country, attend practical and meaningful professional development programs, and hear from field leaders and children's... Details
When: October 1–3, 2026
Where: Buffalo, NY
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The Core Forum is an annual premiere event for ALA’s newest division, Core: Leadership, Infrastructures, Futures. It brings together decisions makers and practitioners that focus on the following areas: Access & Equity, Buildings & Operations, Leadership & Management, Metadata & Collections, Preservation, and Technology. Core Forum program tracks and discussions are structured around these seven topics, particularly the ways in which they interact with and complement each... Details
When: November 18–20, 2026
Where: Louisville, KY
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