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Promoting Literacy Through Manga

Strengthen literacy with books your readers already love.
Available starting September 2, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.
On-Demand beginning 9/2/25
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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Foundations of Integrating AI in Libraries

Learn practical ways to use AI tools to streamline work at your library in this introductory course.
September 9-30, 2025
Half-Day Online Course + 3-Week Workshop
12 Credit Hours
Recommended for AI beginners; open to all levels and types of personnel.
9/9-9/30/25
Half-Day Online Course + 3-Week Workshop
12 Credit Hours

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Change Management for Libraries

Learn change management skills to help support your library's ever-evolving needs.
September 10-24, 2025
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours
This course is intended for library managers and leaders.
9/10-9/24/25
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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Customer Service Training for Frontline Staff

Build stronger relationships with your community by improving your customer service skills.
September 18, 2025
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours
This course is geared toward frontline and other public-facing staff.
09/18/25
Half-Day Online Course
4 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 starting September 22, 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
On-Demand beginning 9/22/25
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours

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Managing Workplace Stress and Burnout

Learn how to create work practices that support resilience and recovery from burnout.
September 25-October 9, 2025
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours
This course is relevant for any library worker experiencing burnout.
09/25-10/09/25
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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Children’s Services: Building Foundational Literacy

Help children build foundational literacy skills by developing innovative programs
September 30-October 21, 2025
3-Week Online Course + Workshop
15 Credit Hours
This course is geared toward public librarians serving children’s services in libraries that serve infants through kindergarten.
9/30-10/21/25
3-Week Online Course + Workshop
15 Credit Hours

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Library Management Training

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.
October 1-November 26, 2025
8-Week Online Course + Workshop
32 Credit Hours
Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.
10/1-11/26/25
8-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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Demonstrating the Impact of Libraries

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
Available starting October 8, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
On-Demand beginning 9/2/25
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 beginning October 13, 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.
On-Demand beginning 10/13/25
On-Demand Online Course
8 Credit Hours

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Social Media Marketing and Engagement for Libraries

Engage your community in fun and innovative ways by deepening your social media skills.
October 16, 2025
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours
Recommended for marketing, outreach, and engagement personnel.
10/16/25
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours

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Building Emotional Intelligence and Positive Work Relationships

Create a safer, warmer, and more inclusive library by learning emotional intelligence techniques to build and nurture authentic relationships.
October 21-November 4, 2025
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours
This course will be relevant for all levels and types of library personnel.
10/21-11/04/25
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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