Leadership Development
Core ¾«¶«´«Ã½Preconference: Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours
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CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Come tour three unique public libraries in...
Core ¾«¶«´«Ã½Preconference: Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant
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CHICAGO —On Friday, June 23, 2023, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant" during the 2023 ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference &...
Core Webinar: Diversity Audits in Academic Library Collections
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CHICAGO –On April 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT, join Core for the webinar “Diversity Audits in Academic Library Collections.” In this webinar, attendees will learn about the use of audits as a way to assess the diversity and inclusivity of their academic...
Core Classroom: Building Our Strengths Together
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CHICAGO —From April 13 to April 27, 2023, join Core for the Core Classroom “Building Our Strengths Together.” One of the qualities of leadership is the ability to recognize the strengths of those around you and your own strengths in order to unleash your...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Publishing and Presenting in Library and Information Science
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CHICAGO –Have you completed an interesting project or conducted useful research that informs your practice? Do you want to share your knowledge and experience with the library and information science community, but aren’t sure how best to do it? Join Core...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Trends in Library Design
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CHICAGO –Join Core on February 22, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core Forum: Trends in Library Design.” Curious about what’s new in library design? In this session, we will cover an overview of current trends in library design with examples...
Core Webinar: User Engagement: New Approach and Tools
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CHICAGO –Join Core on February 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “User Engagement: New Approach and Tools.” Public libraries face challenges and opportunities in reshaping their community profile, especially post COVID. This webinar, taking an...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Reflections on Onboarding in Academic Libraries
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CHICAGO –Core will host the webinar “Best of Core Forum: Reflections on Onboarding in Academic Libraries” on February 14, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that over the next decade, there will be 15,200 library job...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: (Meta)data Analysis for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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CHICAGO–Join Core on February 8, 2023 at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core Forum: (Meta)data Analysis for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” Following the long overdue cancellation of the Library of Congress Subject Heading “Illegal alien” many...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: A Roadmap for Evidence-Based Strategic Planning
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CHICAGO –Join Core on February 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core Forum: A Roadmap for Evidence-Based Strategic Planning.” The purpose of strategic planning is to create a plan for an organization to move forward. It clarifies the mission...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Reinventing the Modern Library
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CHICAGO –Core will host the webinar “Reinventing the Modern Library” on February 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Hear how one library undertook a major renovation project during the pandemic to modernize its public spaces and respond to community needs. The...
Karleen Delaurier-Lyle Named a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Karleen Delaurier-Lyle has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Delaurier-Lyle serves as the Information Services Librarian at The University of British Columbia...
Rachel Wells Selected as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Rachel Wells has been chosen as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Wells works as the Reference Librarian at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Beyond Late Fees
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CHICAGO –When a library charges fees, denies service, or requires patrons to jump through hoops to gain access, who benefits? It's certainly not the patrons that need library service the most. Join Core on January 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar...
Alexander Dodd Chosen as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Alexander Dodd has been named as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Currently working as the Continuing Resources Librarian at the University Libraries at the University of Maryland...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum - Inclusive Team Visioning: Beyond the Groan Zone
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CHICAGO –Join Core on January 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core Forum: Inclusive Team Visioning: Beyond the Groan Zone.” Structural changes in library leadership and services impact how librarians experience their work. When faced with...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Decentering Ourselves, Empowering Others
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CHICAGO –Core will host the webinar “Decentering Ourselves, Empowering Others” on January 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. We imagine that there is a “secret sauce” to leading committees or projects within our libraries. This presentation posits that an effective...
Core Webinar: Reviewing New Visions for Collection Development
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CHICAGO –Core will host the webinar “Reviewing New Visions for Collection Development” on January 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Shifting expectations and budget constraints have created an ever-present need to provide collections data and evidence to support...
Core Webinar: Cataloging for Accessibility
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CHICAGO –Core is hosting the webinar “Cataloging for Accessibility” on January 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar, presented by a highly experienced metadata professional, will introduce accessibility metadata, explaining what it is, where it’s found...
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles into Our Metadata
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CHICAGO –Join Core on December 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar "Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles into Our Metadata." In early 2021, a group of librarians at two university libraries embarked on a journey to review and...