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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
Choose a session. Live sessions July 16 and September 30, 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Choose a session. Live sessions July 16 and September 30, 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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 September 1
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
This course is geared toward frontline and other public-facing staff.
Registration deadline September 1
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Project Management Certification
4-Course Series

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 December 1, 2026
4 Self-Paced Courses
This certification series is for any library worker whose role involves planning and completing mid- to large-scale projects. This series is appropriate for all levels of library staff.
Register by December 1, 2026
4 Self-Paced Courses

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Project Management Part 1
Plans That Actually Get Used

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 September 1, 2026
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 September 1, 2026
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Make Your Data Talk
Data Storytelling Strategies for Libraries

Learn to find, shape, and tell the stories your library's data has been waiting to tell.
September 8, 15, and 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Week Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for library workers in all library types.
September 8, 15, and 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Week Live Online Course + Workshop

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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.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 12-4 pm ET
Half-Day Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop
Recommended for people with new or emerging knowledge about AI in all types of libraries.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 12-4 pm ET
Half-Day Live Online Session + 3 Module Self-Paced Workshop

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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.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Live Online Session + 3-Module Self-Paced Workshop
Recommended for all public-facing library staff.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 pm ET
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.
Live session September 23 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Live session September 23 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online 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 October 6, 2026
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 October 6, 2026
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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The AI Reckoning
Policy, Ethics, and Civic Issues for Academic Libraries

Engage with the pressing policy, ethics, and civic questions that AI is putting on the table for academic libraries—right now.
October 6, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for academic librarians.
October 6, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for public and academic library personnel.
Registration deadline October 13
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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