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Promoting Literacy Through Manga

Strengthen literacy with books your readers already love.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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Teen Services: Building Relationships, Programs, and Engagement

Learn how to build relationships with and engage teens in your library.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours
Recommended for public youth/teen services librarians, school librarians (grades 8-12), and other stakeholders in youth/teen library programs and management
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours

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Demonstrating the Impact of Libraries

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-demand access for 6 months from registration date
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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How to Manage Difficult Conversations with Colleagues

Enhance your work relationships and culture by learning how to approach difficult conversations with confidence.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
8 Credit Hours
This course is intended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
8 Credit Hours

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Community Co-Design: How to Collaborate with Your Community

Revolutionize your approach to user-centered services by implementing co-design practices in your library.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for program and outreach librarians and other stakeholders involved in creating library programs and services. This course is appropriate for all levels of library staff.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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Onboarding for New Public Library Employees

Build a strong foundation with the essentials every new public library worker should know.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for new public library staff, primarily frontline workers without an MLS.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours

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Frontline Safety Training

Build skills to face the real-world challenges of public library work.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours
Recommended for public-facing staff and librarians at public libraries
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours

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Accessible Customer Service for Patrons with Disabilities

Acquire practical customer service strategies to make your library more inclusive.
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for public library personnel
Available Now - Register by December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours

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How to Advance in Your Library Career

Learn how to build the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve your goals and develop your library career.
December 2-16, 2025
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours
Recommended for early-career public librarians.
12/2-12/16/25
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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Accessible Library Programs for Patrons with Disabilities (Spring 2026)

Learn how to make your library programs accessible to every patron
Materials available February 25, 2026
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for public library personnel
On-Demand beginning 2/25/26
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours

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Foundations of Integrating AI in Libraries (Spring 2026)

Learn practical ways to use AI tools to streamline work at your library in this introductory course.
February 26, 2026
Half-Day Online Course + 3-Module Workshop
12 Credit Hours
Recommended for people with new or emerging knowledge about AI in all types of libraries.
2/26/26
Half-Day Online Course + 3-Module Workshop
12 Credit Hours

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Mental Health First Aid Training (Spring 2026)

Learn how to support vulnerable patrons with critical mental health first aid.
March 17, 2026
Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for all public-facing library staff.
3/17/26
Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop
16 Credit Hours

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