Conferences & Events Calendar

This six-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program.

This six-week course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of metadata.

The Fundamentals of Management course is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to improve their skills.

Learn how to grow dementia-inclusive service in public libraries of all sizes, financial capacities, and community contexts.

Bryan Benilous, Chief Consultant, Paperboy Digital Consulting, will discuss how digitization of material collected by libraries, feed AI and how AI is being used to improve digitization. He will explore challenges with the existing ecosystem (silos, paywalls, biases, copyright, etc.) and dig deeper into how Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is utilized and how it is being improved by AI.

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 four-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources.

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

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

Learn how your library can use the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report and PLA’s data tools to understand and improve your library's performance, demonstrate value, and increase impact in your community.