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Having Hard Conversations
Without Making Everything Worse
Handle difficult workplace conversations with a clear, repeatable framework that protects relationships and professionalism.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 7, 2026; February 18, 2027; and July 6, 2027.
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 7, 2026; February 18, 2027; and July 6, 2027.
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Proving Your Library Matters
(With Evidence People Actually Believe)
Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 8, 2026 (Fall); and May 12, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 8, 2026 (Fall); and May 12, 2027 (Spring)
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Accessible Public Libraries
A 3-Course Certification Series
Learn how to create a comprehensively accessible public library.
Register by October 21, 2026 (Fall) or June 10, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Courses
Recommended for public library workers and leaders.
Register by October 21, 2026 (Fall) or January 21, 2027 (Spring)
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Making Your Library Space Work for Every Body
Learn how to assess your library space through the lens of universal design and make it more welcoming for more people.
Registration deadline October 13, 2026 (Fall); January 26, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for public and academic library personnel.
Registration deadline October 13, 2026 (Fall); January 26, 2027 (Spring)
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Polished & Prepared Part 3
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Thinking Like a Pro
Learn how to strengthen your professional judgment and decision-making skills on the job.
Registration deadline October 14, 2026 (Fall); April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline October 14, 2026 (Fall); April 6, 2027 (Spring)
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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 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 November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
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Teaching Ethical AI Research Skills
Teach students to use AI to support their research, not replace it.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 15, 2026 (Fall); April 29, 2027 (Spring); and July 1, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 school and early academic librarians with all levels of AI knowledge.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 15, 2026 (Fall); April 29, 2027 (Spring); and July 1, 2027 (Summer).
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Building Programs with Your Community
(Not Just for Them)
Revolutionize your approach to user-centered services by implementing co-design practices in your library.
Register by October 16, 2026.
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for program and outreach librarians and other stakeholders involved in creating library programs and services.
Register by October 16, 2026.
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Books Belong in Every Classroom
Helping Teachers Build a Love of Reading Across the Curriculum
Reading belongs in every classroom, not just ELA.
Register by January 13, 2027
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Recommended for classroom teachers (grades 6 - 12).
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Building Your Classroom Library
Setup, Selection, and Everything In Between
A classroom library is more than a bookshelf in the corner.
Registration deadline October 19, 2026.
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for 6-12 classroom teachers.
Registration deadline October 19, 2026.
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Managing Change When Everyone’s Already Exhausted
Learn change management skills to help support your library's ever-evolving needs.
Registration deadline October 20, 2026 (Fall) or June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
This course is intended for library managers and leaders.
Registration deadline October 20, 2026 (Fall) or June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
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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 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 November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
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