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Finding Money for Your School Library When There Isn’t Any
2-Course Certification Series
Learn how to make the most of your school library funding opportunities.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines August 4, 2026 (Fall); or November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 librarians.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines August 4, 2026 (Fall); or November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
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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 July 31, 2026 (Summer) | February 10, 2027 (Spring) | July 28, 2027 (Summer)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-5 school librarians and library workers.
Registration deadline July 31, 2026 (Summer) | February 10, 2027 (Spring) | July 28, 2027 (Summer)
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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
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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).
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Everyone Deserves a Library
Serving Patrons Experiencing Homelessness
Support all patrons while prioritizing compassion, care, and safety.
August 26, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
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Recommended for all public library workers.
August 26, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
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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)
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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)
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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 September 3, 2026 (Fall); 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 September 3, 2026 (Fall); February 2, 2027 (Spring); and July 14, 2027 (Summer).
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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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AI for Librarians Who Don’t Have Time for This
A Practical Start
Learn practical ways to use AI tools to streamline work at your library in this introductory course.
September 10, 2026 (Fall) or March 4, 2027 (Spring) | 12-4 pm ET
Half-Day Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop
Recommended for people with new or emerging knowledge about AI in all types of libraries.
September 10, 2026 (Fall) or March 4, 2027 (Spring) | 12-4 pm ET
Half-Day Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop
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Building Readers Who Want to Read
Science of Reading for Elementary Libraries
Learn to support early literacy by integrating the science of reading into your elementary library
Choose a session: Registration deadlines September 24, 2026; January 28, 2027; and July 7, 2027.
5 Self-Paced Course Modules
This course is geared toward elementary librarians serving preK-3rd grade students.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines September 24, 2026; January 28, 2027; and July 7, 2027.
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