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Building Programs with Your Community
(Not Just for Them)

Revolutionize your approach to user-centered services by implementing co-design practices in your library.
Register by October 16, 2026.
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for program and outreach librarians and other stakeholders involved in creating library programs and services.
Register by October 16, 2026.
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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 October 20, 2026 (Fall) or June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
This course is intended for library managers and leaders.
Registration deadline October 20, 2026 (Fall) or June 8, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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No Bosses Here
A Peer-to-Peer UnConference on Managing Up

Make your work life easier by learning how to manage up effectively and relationally.
October 27, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET
3-Hour Live Online UnConference
Recommended for all library workers, regardless of type.
October 27, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET
3-Hour Live Online UnConference

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Equity-Centered Library Leadership

Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership.
Registration deadline: October 29, 2026
6 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for current and aspiring library leaders.
Registration deadline: October 29, 2026
6 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Why Your Best People Leave
(And How to Make Them Stay)

Learn how to build trust and establish a workplace culture that encourages staff to stay for the long-haul.
November 3, 2026 (Fall, self-paced) or May 11, 2027 (Spring, live kickoff 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET)
1.5 Hour Self-Paced/Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
November 3, 2026 (Fall, self-paced) or May 11, 2027 (Spring, live kickoff 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET)
1.5 Hour Self-Paced/Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop

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Stop Posting Into the Void
Social Media Marketing That Works

Engage your community in fun and innovative ways by deepening your social media skills.
Registration deadline November 5, 2026 (Fall) or May 20, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for all library workers, regardless of type.
Registration deadline November 5, 2026 (Fall) or May 20, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Project Management Part 3
Teamwork That Won't Make You Pull Your Hair Out

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 November 10, 2026 (Fall) or April 7, 2027 (Spring)
2 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 November 10, 2026 (Fall) or April 7, 2027 (Spring)
2 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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We Have to Work Together (So Let's Make It Work)
Building Relationships and Professionalism

Build positive relationships and help create a workplace where everyone thrives.
November 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course
Recommended for all library workers, regardless of type.
November 10, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course

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AI and Academic Libraries
An Online Conference

Learn from colleagues across the country and join in on the discussion of the impacts, ethics, pitfalls, and potential of AI in academic libraries and classrooms.
Live online conference November 16-17, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
2-Day Live Online Conference
Recommended for academic librarians.
Live online conference November 16-17, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
2-Day Live Online Conference

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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.
FALL 2026: Register by December 1, 2026. ◆ SPRING 2027: First course unlocks January 27, 2027; register by April 28, 2027.
4 Self-Paced Courses + 4 Optional Office Hour Sessions
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.
FALL 2026: Register by December 1, 2026. ◆ SPRING 2027: First course unlocks January 27, 2027; register by April 28, 2027.
4 Self-Paced Courses + 4 Optional Office Hour Sessions

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Project Management Part 4
Maximizing (and then demonstrating!) Your Success

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 (Fall) or April 28, 2027 (Spring)
2 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 December 1, 2026 (Fall) or April 28, 2027 (Spring)
2 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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You Can't Do It All (and That's Okay!)
Time Management and Balance for Burned-Out Librarians

Build a more sustainable relationship with your work, without pretending the system that's burning you out isn't real.
December 2 and 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
2-Week Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for library workers from all types of libraries.
December 2 and 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
2-Week Live Online Course + Workshop

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