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Polished & Prepared Part 1
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Communicating Like a Pro 

Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in every library interaction.
Registration deadline February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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Project Management Part 2
Getting Projects Over the Finish Line

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 March 3, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
This course is for any library worker whose role involves planning and completing mid- to large-scale projects. This course is appropriate for all levels of library staff.
Register by March 3, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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.
March 4, 2027 (Spring) | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Two-Hour Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop
Recommended for people with new or emerging knowledge about AI in all types of libraries.
March 4, 2027 (Spring) | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Two-Hour Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop

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Polished & Prepared Part 2
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Behaving Like a Pro

Navigate workplace expectations with confidence, professionalism, and care.
Registration deadline: March 16, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline: March 16, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Online Crash Course

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When a Patron is in Crisis
Mental Health Response Training

Learn how to recognize mental health and trauma-related behaviors and respond with confidence in real library situations.
Thursday, March 17, 2027 (Spring) | 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Live Online Session + 3-Module Self-Paced Workshop
Recommended for all public-facing library staff.
Thursday, March 17, 2027 (Spring) | 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Live Online Session + 3-Module Self-Paced Workshop

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Managing Different Brains
A Neurodiversity Guide for Library Leaders

Learn how to manage neurodivergent staff with more clarity, flexibility, and less guesswork
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2027 | Live Session 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2027 | Live Session 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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 April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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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 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 April 29, 2027 (Spring); and July 1, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Proving Your Library Matters
(With Evidence People Actually Believe)

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
Registration deadline May 12, 2027 (Spring 2027)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Registration deadline May 12, 2027 (Spring 2027)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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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 May 13, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
This course is geared toward frontline and other public-facing staff.
Registration deadline May 13, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Library Management Training Certification

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.
Registration deadline June 2, 2027 (2-week accelerated course)
Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.
Registration deadline June 2, 2027 (2-week accelerated course)
Live Online Course + Workshop

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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: June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
This course is intended for library managers and leaders.
Registration deadline: June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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