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Teaching AI Literacy in Schools

Help students understand, question, and use AI in meaningful, responsible ways.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); March 25, 2027 (Spring); or June 3, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 school librarians and educators at all levels of AI-knowledge
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); March 25, 2027 (Spring); or June 3, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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The AI-Ready School Library
3-Course Certification Series

Help your school community make sense of artificial intelligence.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 school librarians and educators
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Courses

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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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules

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School Libraries 201
Making Reading Contagious with Collections and Readers' Advisory

A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules

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School Libraries 301
Creating Programs & Activities Everyone Will Love

A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
3-Course Certification Series

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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 August 7, 2026 (Summer), February 11, 2027 (Spring), or August 4, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for grades 6-12 school librarians.
Registration deadline August 7, 2026 (Summer), February 11, 2027 (Spring), or August 4, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Dealing with Front Desk Realities
Customer Service Training

Practical strategies for handling the real, messy, unpredictable moments at the front desk
Registration deadline September 1, 2026 (Fall) and May 13, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
This course is geared toward frontline and other public-facing staff.
Registration deadline September 1, 2026 (Fall) and May 13, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Project Management Certification
4-Course Series

Transform your library projects and drive impact in your community by becoming proficient in project management skills through this Library Journal Project Management Certification.
Register by December 1, 2026 | First course opens September 1, 2026 (Fall); Register by April 28, 2027 (Spring) | First course unlocks January 27, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Courses + 4 Optional Office Hour Sessions
This certification series is for any library worker whose role involves planning and completing mid- to large-scale projects. This series is appropriate for all levels of library staff.
Register by December 1, 2026 | First course opens September 1, 2026 (Fall); Register by April 28, 2027 (Spring) | First course unlocks January 27, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Courses + 4 Optional Office Hour Sessions

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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 runs September-November 2026 (Fall); February-April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses
This certification series is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Series runs September-November 2026 (Fall); February-April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses

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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 September 2, 2026 (Fall); February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline September 2, 2026 (Fall); February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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Make Your Data Talk
Data Storytelling Strategies for Libraries

Learn to find, shape, and tell the stories your library's data has been waiting to tell.
September 8, 15, and 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Week Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for library workers in all library types.
September 8, 15, and 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Week Live Online Course + Workshop

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