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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January 2026
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Core Webinars

Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers

January 13, 2026

By the end of the session, attendees will form a community of technical services professionals. The formation of these communities will encourage more librarians to participate in metadata projects.

Administration & Leadership
Collection Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning
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Passports & Notaries @ Your Library

January 14, 2026

A 60 minute webinar for those that currently offer or are considering offering notary and passport services.

Programs & Services
Reference
eLearning
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How It Feels to Be Me: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 21, 2026

Learn terminology and characteristics of autism, and challenges and joys experienced by members of the autistic community.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Advocacy
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Core Webinars

Leadership Skills Through Professional Service

January 21, 2026

This webina will explore how to strategically select and leverage service opportunities that align with career goals, build transferable skills, and enhance professional visibility.

Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Cataloging 2026 - Session 1.0

January 26, 2026

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Cataloging 2026 - Session 1.1

January 26, 2026

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
eLearning
Core Webinars

Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library

January 27, 2026

With higher rates of neurodivergent students approaching traditional college-age, it is more important than ever to embrace neurodivergence within the academic library.

Administration & Leadership
Collection Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning
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PLA Town Hall: Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries

January 27, 2026

Join this broad-ranging conversation about the current state and future of public libraries and community engagement with artificial intelligence (AI).

Technology
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Free