List of Contributions

Panel on Library Consortia and Innovation - Core Interest Group Week

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Feb 16, 2026 03:17 PM
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Hello everyone, Core Interest Group Week 2026 is now up and running - browse the list of programs and register today! All programs are free and open to anyone regardless of ALA or Core membership. We encourage you to take a look - there are some great events and groups on the program! To attend, register ...

Webinar Recording: Data Storytelling for Library Consortia

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Oct 23, 2025 07:58 PM
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Hello everyone, We're delighted to share the webinar recording of Dr. Kate McDowell's thought-provoking discussion of critical data storytelling for consortia. Feel free to download your own copy and share the recording link widely. We had 87 attendees at the live event, and 208 registered to receive ...

Reminder - Webinar on Data Storytelling for Library Consortia

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Oct 20, 2025 08:27 AM
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Hello everyone, Registration is open for this week's webinar on Data Storytelling for Library Consortia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 12-1 PM Eastern Time. The webinar is free and open to everyone - no ALA or Core membership required. Register today! Description In a time when library consortia ...

Data Storytelling for Library Consortia - Free Webinar - October 22

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Oct 08, 2025 08:50 PM
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Hello everyone, Registration is now open for a free Core webinar on Data Storytelling for Library Consortia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 12-1 PM Eastern Time. This is the Core Consortium Management Interest Group's second virtual program of Fall 2025. Register today! The webinar is free ...

Free Webinar on Data Storytelling for Library Consortia - October 22, 12 PM ET

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Oct 08, 2025 08:42 PM
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Hello everyone, Registration is now open for a free Core webinar on Data Storytelling for Library Consortia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 12-1 PM Eastern Time. This is the Core Consortium Management Interest Group's second virtual program of Fall 2025. Register today! The webinar is free ...

RE: TOMORROW: Free Webinar on Library/Consortia Leadership - Sept 24, 12-1 PM ET

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Sep 24, 2025 04:54 PM
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Hi everyone, Thanks to the 40-plus folks who attended today's Core webinar on library/consortium leadership. Here is the link to the recording, along with the passcode to access it: Recording: https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/share/3cMkPX-tUqxU2N1VvjjOe3vXFkZWGFV8yjtUHuAhIk_ViKOLkBZwKsiytgkMyPcB ...

TOMORROW: Free Webinar on Library/Consortia Leadership - Sept 24, 12-1 PM ET

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Sep 23, 2025 11:43 AM
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Hello everyone, Just a quick final reminder that tomorrow from 12-1 PM ET, the Core Consortium Management Interest Group is hosting its first virtual program of Fall 2025, featuring a group of speakers who will examine leadership in libraries through a unique consortial lens. Register today! The ...

Free Webinar on Library/Consortia Leadership - Sept 24, 12-1 PM ET

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Sep 03, 2025 01:22 PM
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Hello everyone, The ALA Core Consortium Management Interest Group is excited to announce its first virtual program of Fall 2025, featuring the insights of three library leaders who previously held leadership roles at library consortia. Our speakers will examine leadership in libraries through a unique ...

Slides from ALA Annual 2025 Consortium Management IG Session

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Jul 02, 2025 11:56 AM
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Hello everyone, Thanks to the 50-plus library staff, consortia staff, and vendor reps who attended the Core Consortium Management Interest Group's session at ALA Annual 2025, where we discussed library consortial trends, value, and leadership. Thanks to my co-presenters, Hannah Rosen from OhioNet and ...

ALA Annual Program > Consortial Trends, Leadership, and Value (Saturday at 10:30 AM EDT)

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Jun 16, 2025 02:19 PM
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Hello everyone, All ALA Annual attendees are invited to join a meeting of the Core Consortium Management Interest Group. You'll hear 3 short presentations about topics that are relevant to library consortia and member libraries alike. There will be opportunities for discussion and questions throughout ...

LyrOpen Fair 2025 - Free Webinars on the Open Research Ecosystem

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Apr 16, 2025 08:53 AM
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Hello everyone, I'm writing to invite you all to a series of free webinars that Lyrasis will be hosting starting next week, dedicated to exploring various aspects of the open research and scholarship ecosystem. Detailed information about each session, including lists of speakers, can be found linked ...

Panel Recording - Core Interest Group Week

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Mar 10, 2025 04:43 PM
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Hello everyone, The webinar recording for "Only Up from Here: Library Consortia as Advocates" is now available on the Core Interest Group Week event page. Our four wonderful panelists discussed how consortia are able to leverage their collective influence to drive significant changes through strategic ...

Consortia as Advocates - Virtual Discussion on March 6

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Mar 03, 2025 02:40 PM
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Hello everyone, The Consortium Management Interest Group is taking part in Core Interest Group Week! Interest Group Week sessions (all 30 of them!) are free and open to the public, with no ALA or Core membership required. Please register for this session and share widely with your other groups and ...

Consortial Advocacy Panel on March 6 (Core Interest Group Week)

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Feb 18, 2025 08:46 AM
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Hello everyone, The Consortium Management Interest Group is taking part in Core Interest Group Week! Interest Group Week sessions (all 30 of them!) are free and open to the public (no ALA or Core membership required). Please register for this session and share widely with your other groups and networks. ...

Webinar Recording on Demonstrating Consortial Value

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Dec 09, 2024 09:36 AM
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Hello everyone, Last Thursday, December 5, the Core Consortium Management Interest Group hosted a webinar on "Demonstrating Consortial Value: Challenges and Opportunities." Watch the recording, which is freely available to all. Thanks to our speakers: Hannah Rosen (OhioNet) and Leah Hopton (BCELN). ...

Reminder: Free Webinar on Demonstrating Consortial Value (Dec 5, 3pm ET)

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Dec 03, 2024 04:43 PM
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Hello everyone, This is your final reminder of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Core Consortium Management Interest Group. Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 3 PM ET for an hour-long webinar on "Demonstrating Consortial Value: Challenges and Opportunities." In this webinar, two library consortium ...

Free Webinar on Demonstrating Consortial Value (Dec 5, 3pm ET)

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Nov 19, 2024 09:06 AM
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Hello everyone, The ALA Core Consortium Management Interest Group is excited to announce our first event of the year! Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 3 PM Eastern Time for an hour-long webinar on "Demonstrating Consortial Value: Challenges and Opportunities." In this webinar, two library consortium ...

RE: Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Aug 14, 2024 02:59 PM
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Hi all - just a quick update: for library consortia that are potentially interested in joining the Professional Development Alliance, please reach out to instruction librarian Devon Waugh at devon@nclive.org. Thank you! ------------------------------ Michael Rodriguez Senior Strategist, Content and ...

Journals that Feature Articles about Library Consortia

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Aug 12, 2024 04:10 PM
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Hi everyone, I am starting a research project and wondering who has a favorite go-to journal or blog that frequently features articles about library consortia. My current go-to journals are the following: Collaborative Librarianship College & Research Libraries Journal of Library Administration ...

Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia

Posted By Michael Rodriguez Aug 05, 2024 02:17 PM
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Hi everyone, Are you familiar with the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia? This is an informal association of library consortia that have banded together to share free, online professional development opportunities across their memberships. Sessions cover a broad array of topics ...

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