Conferences & Events

The presenters have developed a toolkit, the Viewfinder toolkit, to help libraries and archives implement AI in alignment with professional values. This hands-on session introduces the toolkit and guides participants through its use.

A 75-minute webinar on intellectual property librarianship.

The presentation will give an overview of the work of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) Task Group on AI for Cataloging and Metadata activities, with particular focus on the Guiding Principles, the Best Practices, and the Community of Practice.

This four-week online course addresses the basic components of collection development and management (CDM) in libraries.

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives.

Service work or professional service, whether through professional associations, conference planning, editorial boards, or task forces, offers librarians a pathway to developing leadership skills outside their immediate workplace.

Leading a library in today’s complex landscape presents unique challenges, including political dynamics, budget constraints, and the lingering effects of the pandemic on mental health. In their efforts to create safe and healthy environments for their teams, library leaders often find themselves stretched thin and in need of strategies to enhance their own well-being. This raises an important question: how can they prioritize self-care while supporting others?

This course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. It is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries.

A four week asynchronous course on project management.

Is your current project management system a collection of post-it notes? Do you have to be reminded of a project that was due six months ago? Is there no accountability across the system? Turn your scattered thoughts and wistful dreams into a smooth operation with assembly line project management.