Conferences & Events Calendar | ALA
WEB4 days ago — 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 …
Carroll Preston Baber Award Research Grant Jury | ALA
WEB6 days ago — The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given annually to one or more librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group(s) of people. The project should aim to answer a question that is of vital importance to the library community and the …
AASL Commends Anderson Reads - ALA
WEB6 days ago — CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Anderson Reads, approving a resolution made by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs, events, and products nominated by AASL Chapters for their …
Newsletter Committee | Library Instruction Round Table
WEB2 days ago — The committee shall be responsible for soliciting articles, and preparing and distributing the Round Table's newsletter. The committee shall consist of the Editor, who shall serve as the chairperson, the Assistant Editor, and other members as appointed. The Editor and Assistant Editor shall be appointed for staggered two year terms and the ...
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Discussion Group
WEB5 days ago — ALA Connect Community. To join the A.I. Discussion Group’s discussion list, please join the group’s ALA Connect community (linked above). All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Non-members are welcome to create a free Connect account and have access to numerous resources, …
ALA 2025 Scholarship Application Now Open
WEB6 days ago — The scholarship process is open annually from September through March. For more information, visit the ALA Scholarship page or contact the ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4279 or [email protected]. The ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse is managed by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and …
2025 ALA Annual Conference - ACRL Program Proposal FAQ
WEB4 days ago — The process for selecting ACRL programs at the ALA Annual Conference is managed by the ACRL Professional Development Committee (PDC). This process was put in place largely to: systematically coordinate the program offerings of ACRL; ensure a diversity of programming options; share ideas about programs that may be proposed, …
Machine-Readable Bibliographic Information Committee | ALA
WEB6 days ago — MARBI consists of nine voting members and three interns. MARBI deliberations also include members of the MARC Advisory Committee, which includes ex-officio representatives of national libraries and bibliographic utilities, and several dozen non-voting liaisons from ALA units and from non-ALA organizations with an interest in issues …
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group
WEB6 days ago — Official Statement from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group - November 28, 2016. The ALA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group (EDI-IWG) expresses disappointment and dismay towards the ALA Washington Office press releases, “ALA offers expertise, resources to incoming …
Center for the Future of Libraries Advisory Group
WEB6 days ago — The Center for the Future of Libraries Advisory Group will. Advise the Center on emerging trends affecting libraries as well as meaningful and important innovations and activities happening within the profession; Identify, analyze, and share information relevant to the future of libraries and the adoption and use of foresight and innovation ...