Conferences & Events

ALA, 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 other areas of interest.

Join us online for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day ALA Virtual Event designed to inspire new ideas, share practical tools, and help you reconnect and renew. On-demand access through May 2026. Free for ALA student members!

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Meet change-makers, idea-builders, and library leaders at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago as we mark ALA's 150th Anniversary and look boldly to the future. Be part of the celebration. Be part of the future.

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ALA Division Conferences

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

Learn more about ALA policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

Details on upcoming ALA Annual conferences and archives of previous ALA conferences.

February 2026
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Core Webinars

Transform and Thrive: Fostering Well-Being

February 04, 2026

Library staff and administration do more than point people toward books and information—we foster well-being for ourselves and others. Learn how to go beyond balancing too many projects with too little time.

Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Core eCourses

Fundamentals of Institutional Repositories 2026 - Session 1.0

February 09, 2026

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of institutional repositories (IR), including IR platforms, promoting the IR, faculty publications in the IR, IR metadata, and accessibility of IR content.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning
Core Webinars

Build Your Brand, Build Your Community

February 17, 2026

Learn how you can build your library’s brand to increase loyalty and connection with your customers through simple yet impactful ways, like eye-catching displays, short surveys, and a simple style guide.

Administration & Leadership
Marketing & Outreach
Programs & Services
eLearning
Core Webinars

Transforming LibGuides: A Case Study (February 2026)

February 18, 2026

Join a group of university professionals as they explore the technical and political processes of overhauling and streamlining their LibGuides and the A-Z database list.

Reference
Technology
Programs & Services
eLearning
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Career Connections at Your Library

February 18, 2026

Get program guidance and ways to expand career resources so your library can empower patrons to achieve their career goals.

Marketing & Outreach
Programs & Services
eLearning
Webinar
Online
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Design and Marketing for Libraries

February 23, 2026

A four-week asynchronous course to help students market their library to send positive messages, advocate, promote and engage with their audience.

Reference
Marketing & Outreach
eLearning
Online