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Prepared to Respond
A Librarian's Guide to Book Challenges and Censorship

Learn tangible ways to handle censorship, find allies, and ensure your library policies are up to date.
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026 (Fall) or April 1, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for school and public librarians.
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026 (Fall) or April 1, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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We Have to Work Together (So Let's Make It Work)
Building Relationships and Professionalism

Build positive relationships and help create a workplace where everyone thrives.
November 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course
Recommended for all library workers, regardless of type.
November 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course

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You Can't Do It All (and That's Okay!)
Time Management and Balance for Burned-Out Librarians

Build a more sustainable relationship with your work, without pretending the system that's burning you out isn't real.
December 2 and 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
2-Week Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for library workers from all types of libraries.
December 2 and 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
2-Week Live Online Course + Workshop

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Polished & Prepared
3-Course Certification Series of Core Professional Skills for Library Staff

A practical professional toolkit for today’s library workplace.
Series February - April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses
This certification series is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Series February - April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses

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Your First Public Library Job
A Practical Survival Guide

Build a strong foundation with the essentials every new public library worker should know.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 2, 2027 (Spring); and July 14, 2027 (Summer).
6 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for new public library staff, primarily frontline workers without an MLS.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 2, 2027 (Spring); and July 14, 2027 (Summer).
6 Self-Paced Course Modules

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School Libraries 101
Foundations You Might Not Know (but should!) About Libraries

A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules

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School Library Ready
3-Course Certification for Library Workers

A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
3-Course Certification Series
This 3-course certification track is designed for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
3-Course Certification Series

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Shh Happens
Behavior Management for the Real Elementary Library

Build an elementary library environment where students are engaged, transitions run smoothly, and you have a plan for when they don't.
Registration deadline February 10, 2027 (Spring) | July 28, 2027 (Summer)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-5 school librarians and library workers.
Registration deadline February 10, 2027 (Spring) | July 28, 2027 (Summer)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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From Eye Rolls to Engagement
Behavior Management for Middle & High School Libraries

Build a secondary library environment where students are engaged, expectations are clear, and you have a plan for when things go sideways.
Registration deadline February 11, 2027 (Spring), or August 4, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for grades 6-12 school librarians.
Registration deadline February 11, 2027 (Spring), or August 4, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Polished & Prepared Part 1
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Communicating Like a Pro 

Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in every library interaction.
Registration deadline February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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Small Library, Strong Community
Relationship-Building for Small and Rural Libraries

In a small library, relationships are how the work gets done.
Registration deadline March 10, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public and/or rural libraries.
Registration deadline March 10, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Your Patrons Have Questions About AI
(and Now You Have Answers)

Learn new developments and practical ways to help library users engage with AI tools.
Registration deadline March 11, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public library workers.
Registration deadline March 11, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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