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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, 2026 (Fall); January 26, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for public and academic library personnel.
Registration deadline October 13, 2026 (Fall); January 26, 2027 (Spring)
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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Finding Money When There Isn’t Any Part 1
Creative Funding for Your School Library

A practical path for moving great library ideas forward when funding feels out of reach.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines October 21, 2026 (Fall); April 13, 2027 (Spring); and July 13, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 librarians and educators.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines October 21, 2026 (Fall); April 13, 2027 (Spring); and July 13, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Equity-Centered Library Leadership

Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership.
Registration deadline: October 29, 2026
5 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for current and aspiring library leaders.
Registration deadline: October 29, 2026
5 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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Prepared to Respond
A Librarian's Guide to Book Challenges and Censorship

Learn tangible ways to handle censorship, find allies, and ensure your library policies are up to date.
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026 (Fall) or April 1, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for school and public librarians.
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026 (Fall) or April 1, 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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Finding Money for Your School Library When There Isn’t Any
2-Course Certification Series

Learn how to make the most of your school library funding opportunities.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 librarians.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Online Courses

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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 November 18 (2026); May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 librarians and educators.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines November 18 (2026); May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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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