Communicate more effectively with the public and other audiences by learning crucial media and public relations skills.  

Recommended for leaders, administrators, and managers.

How does a book make it onto SLJ's Best Books of the year list? Get the inside scoop from reviews editors and an SLJ reviewer. We'll reveal some of the 193 titles that were selected for this year's list and give attendees a sneak peek at the Best Books magazine cover for the December 2024 issue.

Learn tangible ways to handle censorship, find allies, and ensure your library policies are up to date. 

Recommended for all levels and types of library personnel.
 

Learn holistic strategies for reducing stress and trauma in your team. 

Recommended for anyone who supervises staff.

Learn how to reach and engage with your community more effectively to build the programs and services they need.  

Recommended for marketing, outreach, and engagement personnel.

In its 20th year, the SLJ Summit will assemble school library leaders and community stakeholders to consider the challenges and opportunities surrounding major topics in the profession, from applying AI in library services and mentoring the current generation of school librarians, to the finer points of collection development in divisive times.

On December 10, join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Winter 2024 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.

The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works. Our expert Mock Newbery panel, the Heavy Medal Award Committee, discusses five of the best books of the year, following the process of the real Committee.

Learn to create library collections that are inclusive and reflect a diverse range of people, stories, and experiences.

Recommended for collection development librarians and staff.

Revolutionize your approach to user-centered services by implementing co-design practices in your library.

Recommended for outreach, programs, and services personnel.