Spring 2026 Courses

Courses are listed chronologically by live course start date or date self-paced materials become available.

Materials for self-paced courses unlock on registration deadline date. All course materials will be available for 6 months.

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Advocating for the Freedom to Read
(Without Losing Your Job)

Learn how to defend intellectual freedom safely, legally, and strategically while protecting your position.

May 28, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET

1 Hour Lightning Learning

Recommended for public and school librarians, advocates, and stakeholders

May 28, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET

1 Hour Lightning Learning

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AI Tools for the Overworked School Librarian

Use AI to save time, support students, and strengthen your school library.

Choose a session. Registration deadlines June 3 and September 17

4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

Recommended for K-12 school librarians with all levels of AI knowledge.

Choose a session. Registration deadlines June 3 and September 17

4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Library Management Training

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines June 3 (Accelerated) and October 1 (8-week)

Live Online Course + Workshop

Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines June 3 (Accelerated) and October 1 (8-week)

Live Online Course + Workshop

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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 and November 12

3 Self-Paced Online Courses

Recommended for K-12 school librarians and educators

Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5 and November 12

3 Self-Paced Online Courses

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Polished & Prepared Part 4
Companion Course: Workplace Success and ADHD

Build sustainable workplace strategies that support focus, productivity, and success.

Choose a session. Live sessions June 11 and November 4 | 2-4 pm ET

2-Hour Online Crash Course

This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.

Choose a session. Live sessions June 11 and November 4 | 2-4 pm ET

2-Hour Live Online Crash Course

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Sustaining the Future of Academic Libraries
An Online Conference

Learn from colleagues across the country and join in the discussion of how to adapt to change and sustain academic libraries.

June 15-16, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:30 PM ET

2-Day Online Conference

Recommended for academic librarians.

6/15/2026

2-Day Online Conference

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Finding Money When There Isn’t Any Part 2
How to Secure Grants for Your School Library

A practical approach to finding, writing, and managing grants that actually fit your library.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 1, August 4, and November 18

3 On-Demand Online Course Modules

Recommended for K-12 librarians and educators.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 1, August 4, and November 18

3 On-Demand Online Course Modules

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Search with Sense
Teaching Ethical AI Research Skills

Teach students to use AI to support their research, not replace it.

Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 1 and October 15

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 July 1 and October 15

4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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 July 2 and October 7

2 Self-Paced Course Modules

Recommended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.

Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 2 and October 7

2 Self-Paced Course Modules

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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 July 7 and September 24

5 Self-Paced Course Modules

This course is geared toward elementary librarians serving preK-3rd grade students.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 7 and September 24

5 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Manga Magic
Boost Literacy with Books Students Love

Learn how to use manga to support literacy, collection development, and student engagement.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 7 and September 15

4 Self-Paced Course Modules

Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.

Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 7 and September 15

4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Accessibility Without Overwhelm
Library Programs That Actually Work for Disabled Patrons

Make your library programs more accessible without starting from scratch.

Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 8 and September 24

6 Self-Paced Course Modules

Recommended for public library staff who plan or lead community programs

Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 8 and September 24

6 Self-Paced Course Modules

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