The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Please note: This is a THREE-PART webinar/virtual forum series taking place Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, 2026. Please only register if you can attend both parts. By registering here, you are registering for both dates. 

Description

The Forum offers an economical, virtual venue to learn about reference and user services and was open to ALL librarians and library workers. 

The Forum Theme is: Stepping Boldly Forward

Who Should Attend

This virtual event is for all types of library works in reference, user services, adult readers advisory and collection development as well as resource sharing, genealogy and archives, business reference and reference technology. The Virtual Forum is open to non RUSA and ALA members as well. 

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.