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Professional Development Resources for Librarians: American Library Association (ALA)

ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition

 ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Philadelphia June 26-30, 2025

Connect with librarians from around the world to discuss the future of libraries. Workshops will include professional development, library initiatives, library design and construction, digital accessibility, genealogy, open access, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be the opening general session speaker. The Library Marketplace will give conference attendees opportunities to meet authors, peruse exhibits, and explore book genres and new podcasts and technologies.

Preliminary Schedule

Speakers: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, George Takei, Angeline Boulley, Thien Ho, Brene Brown, Grace Lin, and Geena Davis. 

Registration is open and rates are based on current ALA membership status. 

Online Learning Opportunities

Explore the webpages of the ALA divisions the ALA Divisions website to find many resources on professional development associated with the divisions. While access to some content is limited to membership in the division, free content is additionally available.

 

LibGuides

Library Association LibGuides

American Library Association (ALA): ALA LibGuides

Association for College & Research Libraries (ACRL): LibGuides at ACRL

Reference & User Services Association (RUSA): RUSA LibGuide for Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS)