Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (CORE)

Women, Non-Binary, and Trans Administrators Interest Group

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Provides a forum for discussion of problems of particular concern to women, non-binary, and trans people in administrative positions. This interest group is part of Core's Leadership and Management Section. Join this Interest Group

Open Source Systems Interest Group

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Advocates the adoption of open source technologies in libraries. Serves as an educational hub within the division for librarians interested in learning more about open source communities and the software they create. This interest group is part of Core's

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Last Chance to Register for the January 18 Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects Course from Core

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The Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. It provides an opportunity for hands-on activities to...

Competencies Development Committee

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This committee was retired in 2023. Identifies, develops, and evaluates library leadership and management competencies, and makes recommendations for development of competencies across Core's functional areas.

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Understand and Improve Library Broadband Challenges in this Core Webinar on April 6, 2021

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Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Futures, will present the webinar, "Understand and Improve Library Broadband Challenges." Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 1:00 -2:00 pm, Central Time. Rural and tribal libraries across the US helped create the Towards...

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Discover the Role Human Behavior Plays in Designing Your Library with this Core webinar on February 23, 2021

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This webinar discusses the different behavior and work patterns we have observed over our 30+ years of designing for libraries and public spaces as well as some of the best solutions for addressing those patterns. Designing for human behavior looks at the...

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Get a Crash Course in Library Leadership & Management in this Core webinar on February 17, 2021

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Are you a new library manager? Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or like you need some support? This webinar will explore tips for new managers transitioning into their role and address some of the challenges they face, as well as offer practical advice for...

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Gain the Tools to Assess and Rewrite Operational Library Policies in this Core webinar on February 10, 2021

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This webinar presents a high-level introduction to operational policies, why they need to be assessed on a regular basis, one way of assessment using the 5 W's (who, what, where, when, and why) approach, and the basics of writing or rewriting operational...

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Learn How to Develop the Best Survey Tips from Consultations in this Core Webinar on February 9, 2021

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Surveys are popular assessment tools to understand users' needs and perceptions because they are easy and quick to use. In spite of the convenience and popularity, it is hard to have a well-designed survey. In this webinar, presenter Jung Mi Scoulas, the...

Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Interest Group

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Informally discusses issues and opportunities within the field of technical services which are common to the administration of large research libraries. Technical Services is broadly defined, as traditional technical services work is increasingly

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Announcing the 2021 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule

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Core is pleased to announce the release of the 2021 Core Fundamentals Web Course schedule . This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance your library technical services skills. The Fundamentals Web Courses focuses on the...

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Free Core Webinar on January 13th Building Virtual Team Cohesion - Tips for Managers

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Core will host a FREE webinar on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 1pm CT, that helps librarians and support staff build engaging team cohesion virtually. At the end of this free webinar, the attendees will be able to: Learn strategies to reestablish...