“Replay: What Libraries Should Know About Immigration Site Visits" 1/27 at 2PM or 1/30 at 10AM | "Centering Ethics in Generative AI" 1/29 at 3PM

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January

Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?

1/21 | 1 PM | LibraryLinkNJ

Potentials of Critical AI Literacies: Challenging AI Inevitability, Valuing Communities and Human Thought, and Supporting Student and Teacher Agency

1/21 | 1 PM | ACRL

Shine a Light on Innovative Practices | Focus on the Spark: Creating Interactive Lessons

1/21 | 5:15 PM | Colorado State Library

Sparking Creativity on a Shoestring Budget: Tech Tools for Big Ideas

1/22 | 9 AM | edWeb

AI + Accessibility: Why Keeping Humans in the Loop Matters

1/22 | 12 PM | Minitex

Management Series: Management 101- Effective Management Strategies

1/22 | 12 PM | FLVC

Alternative Funding and Community Partnerships: The Next Chapter for Library Digital Equity Programs

1/22 | 1 PM | LJ

ILL and Accessibility: Join the Statewide Conversation on ADA Title II

1/22 | 1 PM | Minitex

Collection Development Course

1/22, 2/5, 2/19 | 9 - 11:30 AM | Prairielands Library Exchange; Plum Creek Library System

What’s It Really Like? Join the 2026 Mock Newbery LIVE!

1/23 | 12 PM | SLJ

Accessibility in Libraries – Real Stories, Practical Lessons

1/27 | 10 AM | LJ

What Does Student Success Mean to Students? Insights for Academic Libraries

1/27 | 12 PM | FLVC

PLA Town Hall: Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries

1/27 | 1 PM | PLA

Replay: What Libraries Should Know About Immigration Site Visits

1/27 | 2 PM | SELCO/SELS; PLE

Responsible Budgeting in Tumultuous Times

1/28 | 9 AM | Indiana State Library

Cultivating the Living Room of Campus: Lessons from Tredway Library's Wellness Initiatives

1/28 | 10 AM | FLVC

PLCs That Work: Practical Steps for Teachers and Leaders

1/28 | 2 PM | edWeb

1/29 | 9 AM | CCC

Digital Content Accessibility: Share and Discuss with FLVC

1/29 | 10 AM | FLVC

AI, Copyright, and Creative Commons

1/29 | 1 PM | LibraryLinkNJ

Creating a Culture of Trust and Bridge-building: One library’s transformation story

1/29 | 2 PM | OCLC

Embrace Your Inner Unicorn: Navigating Job Transitions and Combating Impostor Syndrome

1/29 | 2 PM | FLVC; PDA

Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff: Researching your options – Explore careers for librarians

1/29 | 2 PM | Metronet

Centering Ethics in Generative AI

1/29 | 3 PM | SELCO/SELS

Replay: What Libraries Should Know About Immigration Site Visits

1/30 | 10 AM | SELCO/SELS; PLE

February

Academic Librarianship in a Media Literacy Crisis

2/3 | 12 PM | FLVC; PDA

Effective K–2 Vocabulary Instruction Rooted in Joyful Read-Aloud Experiences

2/3 | 12 PM | edWeb

Influencers, AI, and Credibility: Teach Students About the Information Ecosystem

2/3 | 3 PM | edWeb

Transformational Leadership in the Time of Uncertainty

2/3 | 1 PM | ASERL

Homesteading at Your Library

2/4 | 10 AM | Nebraska Library Commission

Archives in Action: Empowering Student Workers and Community Volunteers

2/4 | 1 PM | CARLI

Strategies to Combat Imposter Phenomenon

2/5 | 12 PM | FLVC

How Do You Measure Good Will: Finals Week Activities, Student Well-Being, and Assessment

2/5 | 2 PM | FLVC

Inviting emerging adults into the library: Lessons from El Paso’s Centre Future

2/9 | 2 PM | OCLC

Managing Student Data Privacy: Highlights of the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report

2/9 | 4 PM | edWeb

From Intimidating to Insightful: Building a Usability Testing Program

2/10 | 12 PM | FLVC

Faculty Recognition and the Sustainability of OERs: The Key to Success?

2/10 | 2 PM | FLVC

Hope in the Library: How Libraries Can Help Shape Our Future with Artificial Intelligence

2/10 | 1 PM | ASERL

What's Up Wednesday - Story & Strategy: A Library Con

2/11 | 9 AM | Indiana State Library

Empowering Families Through Literacy: Tools and Strategies from Nebraska’s Statewide Initiative

2/11 | 10 AM | Nebraska Library Commission

LILi Show and Tell: Digital Literacy and Information Literacy

2/11 | 1 PM | LILi Instruction Open Network

2026 Electronic Resources Minnesota (ERMN) Conference

2/11 | 1:30 - 4 PM | Minitex

Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff: Bookmarked for Success - professional networking strategies

2/12 | 10 AM | Metronet

Rewriting the Inner Critic: Using Writing as a Tool to Challenge and Transform Self-Doubt

2/12 | 12 PM | FLVC

The New Instruction Librarian Live: Real Problems, Real Solutions

2/17 | 1 PM | ASERL

From Community to Campus: Public to Academic Librarianship

2/17 | 2 PM | FLVC

Communicating Your Library’s Value and Getting your Board “On Board” to Help!

2/18 | 10 AM | Nebraska Library Commission

Decoding Our Expectations for Students: Learning Goals and Gen AI

2/18 | 11 AM | Ohio State University

AI for Transcription in Digital Collections

2/19 | 12 PM | Minitex

Library Leadership Forum

2/19 | 3 PM | Metronet

Supporting Academic Success: Open Educational Resources and Equitable Course Materials

2/19 | 1 PM | CARLI

Decentering Whiteness in Information Literacy through Critical Theories and Methods

2/24 | 11 AM | Ohio State University

Social & Marketing Strategies

2/24 | 12 PM | FLVC

What's Up Wednesday - Things From Future Libraries

2/25 | 9 AM | Indiana State Library

NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Topic TBD)

2/25 | 10 AM | Nebraska Library Commission

2/25 | 12 PM | CCC

LILi Show and Tell: Designing Accessible Canvas Modules with DesignPLUS

2/25 | 1 PM | LILi Instruction Open Network

ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee: Embracing Slow Library Management: Reflections On Leading With Care

2/25 | 1 PM | ACRL

Management Series: Management 102 - Building Successful Teams

2/26 | 12 PM | FLVC

Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff: Library Staff Managers - How to create job postings

2/26 | 2 PM | Metronet

Big Talk From Small Libraries: Virtual Conference

2/27 | 8:45 AM - 5 PM | Nebraska Library Commission

March

CARLI Open Pedagogy Workshop

3/4 | 11 AM | CARLI

Middle Grade Magic 2026

3/5 | 8 AM - 4 PM | SLJ

Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff: Beyond the Stacks - Career transitions outside of libraries

3/12| 10 AM | Metronet

From Memorization to Critical Thinking: An Embedded Librarian's Guide to Designing Higher-Order Assessments

3/24 | 2 PM | FLVC

Library Leadership Forum

3/25 | 3 PM | Metronet

April

Management Series: Management 103 - Managing with Emotional Intelligence

4/9 | 12 PM | FLVC

AI in Action: Unlocking AI Literacy Skills for Every Learner

4/15 | 5 PM | Colorado State Library

Library Leadership Forum

4/16 | 3 PM | Metronet

May

Management Series: Management 104 - Managing Workplace Conflict

5/5 | 12 PM | FLVC

Library Leadership Forum

5/20 | 3 PM | Metronet

On Demand

Addressing Body Shape and Size Stigma in Libraries

Infopeople; University of Utah

Books are Good Medicine Podcast

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Crisis Communications Planning for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

OCLC WebJunction

De-escalation Strategies for Libraries, Archives, and Museum Staff

OCLC WebJunction

Digital Collections Stewardship Course Series

OCLC WebJunction

From Burnout to Balance

OCLC WebJunction

Introduction to Crisis Communications for Libraries, Archives and Museums

OCLC WebJunction

MedlinePlus Tutorial for Librarians and Health Educators

OCLC WebJunction

Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning

Canadian Heritage Information Network

Native American Literature: American Indian History and Culture

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums

Canadian Heritage Information Network

Using Student Success Data to Showcase Library Impact (self-paced course)

NC Live

Where We Call Home: LGBT People in Rural America

MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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