Core Library Consulting Interest Group

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Send an email to ALA-CoreLibraryConsulting@ConnectedCommunity.org to start a discussion or share a file.

Visit the ALA Core Library Consultants Directory to find consultants who can work with your library on a variety of topics and specialties. Consultants may add themselves and update entries at any time.

Also, please visit our Library Consulting FAQ for more information about becoming a library consultant.
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  • 1.  Save the Date and Help Shape the Core Library Consulting IG Year

    Posted Jul 14, 2025 02:00 PM

    Hello!  You’re Invited: Core Library Consulting Group Meeting – July 18

    We’re excited to kick off a new year with the Core Library Consulting Interest Group, part of Core’s Leadership and Management Section. Join us for our first meeting of the year on Friday, July 18 at 1:00 PM CST.

    This meeting is your chance to:

    • Share what you want to see from the group this year
    • Discuss professional development needs and networking opportunities
    • Get inspired by peers pushing the boundaries of librarianship

    Before the meeting, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey to help guide our planning.  Access the survey here.

    Michelle Ornat of Ornat Coaching & Consulting has agreed to co-chair our group – Yeah!  We’re also seeking a Co-Chair to help lead and grow this dynamic community. If you’re passionate about library consulting and want to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

    Sign-up here, add the meeting to your calendar and join us for this important conversation.

    We can’t wait to collaborate with you!

    Warm regards,
    Virginia Sharp March
    2024-2025 Chair, Core Library Consulting Interest Group



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    Virginia Sharp March
    Owner
    VSM Coaching & Consulting
    virginia@vsmcoachingandconsulting.com
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  • 2.  RE: Save the Date and Help Shape the Core Library Consulting IG Year

    Posted Jul 14, 2025 05:50 PM

    Hi Virginia. Thanks for the info about the meeting. I'm trying to register to attend , but it's telling me I'm not allowed to register. This is the message I get: "This meeting is for authorized registrants only."  Can you help?



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    Kris Johnson
    Library Consultant and Retired Academic Librarian
    Self Employed
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  • 3.  RE: Save the Date and Help Shape the Core Library Consulting IG Year

    Posted Jul 14, 2025 06:26 PM

    Hi Kris!

    I will look into this and get back with you.  Sorry for the inconvenience. 

    Virginia



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    Virginia Sharp March
    Owner
    VSM Coaching & Consulting
    virginia@vsmcoachingandconsulting.com
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  • 4.  RE: Save the Date and Help Shape the Core Library Consulting IG Year

    Posted Jul 15, 2025 03:35 PM

    Zoom has not been cooperative for everyone to register.  If you are having issues, use this link to join the meeting at 1pm CST on Friday, July 18.



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    Virginia Sharp March
    Owner
    VSM Coaching & Consulting
    virginia@vsmcoachingandconsulting.com
    She/Her/Hers
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