Conferences & Events

91´«Ã½, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.

91´«Ã½ Conferences

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LibLearnX provides immersive learning for library professionals with workshops, bite-sized sessions, and tailored experiential formats tailored to various learning styles. Expand networks, and celebrate peers and authors. !

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The 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition unites librarians, authors, publishers, and more for the largest library event worldwide. Features top-quality education, key discussions on current issues, evolving library roles, and relevant legislative updates.

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Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

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Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Freedom of Information Day.

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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

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National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day.

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Find Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) resources to share with learners in your school library.

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) in your school library.

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

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Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

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Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

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Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

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Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

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Find information and resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with learners in your school library.

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Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ History Month in your school library.

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

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Find Banned Books Week resources to share with learners in your school library.

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In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated

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Resources to help school librarians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Resources to share information about Election Day with learners in your school library.

91´«Ã½ Division Conferences

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ACRL 2025 features more 500 carefully curated programs designed to meet the needs of the academic and research library

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The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role

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91´«Ã½'s offices and divisions sponsor various nationwide library promotions throughout the year, encouraging libraries to help raise public awareness of library issues.

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Learn more about 91´«Ã½ policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

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Details on upcoming 91´«Ã½ Annual and LibLearnX conferences, and archives of previous 91´«Ã½ conferences.

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One Library's Mission to Provide Its Senior Community with Social Engagement and Emotional Connectedness

January 08, 2025

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Learn how to partner with local agencies to create an uplifting environment of connection and support for older adults.

Programs & Services
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Webinar
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60 Tips for School and Youth Services in 60 Minutes

January 09, 2025

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Hear 60 tips for leadership, navigating intellectual freedom challenges, supporting early childhood development, and dreaming up inspired, executable ideas for your library in 60 minutes! Audience Q&A will follow.

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Accessibility and Public Libraries Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act: What Trustees Need to Know

Accessibility and Public Libraries Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act: What Trustees Need to Know

January 11, 2025

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The presentation is focused on the responsibilities of Trustees in ensuring that their libraries are truly welcoming to all of their communities - now and into the future.

Intellectual Freedom & Copyright
Trustees, Friends & Foundations
eLearning
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Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace

January 14, 2025

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Are you interested in fostering increasing retention in the library workplace? Join us for a conversation about disability and (in)accessibility in the library workplace.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Forum
Free
January 2025 Learning Live

Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign

January 14, 2025

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January 2025 Learning Live

Trustees, Friends & Foundations
Marketing & Outreach
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
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Public Libraries Standing Up and Standing Together

January 14, 2025

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Connect with colleagues and hear from PLA member-leaders at this free virtual town hall.

Advocacy
Administration & Leadership
Intellectual Freedom & Copyright
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Free
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Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace

January 15, 2025

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Are you interested in fostering increasing retention in the library workplace? Join us for a conversation about disability and (in)accessibility in the library workplace.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Forum
Free
Discussion: International Librarianship

Digital and International Librarianship

January 15, 2025

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The January 2025 meeting of Edi and Neal's Book Club puts Your Passport to International Librarianship in conversation with The High-Impact Digital Library. Advanced reading of either book is not required to enjoy the program.

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The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks

January 21, 2025

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This webinar shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to demonstrate how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving.

Technology
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
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Creating Engaging Library Spaces for All Ages

January 22, 2025

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Learn to create engaging spaces for library patrons of all ages from real-life examples and outcomes.

Programs & Services
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Webinar
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