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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 (Fall) or 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 October 6, 2026 (Fall) or March 3, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Getting Kids Hooked on Nonfiction
A Conversation with Candace Fleming

Sometimes nonfiction just needs the right introduction.
October 7, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
1-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who works with children and/or teens.
October 7, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
1-Hour Online Crash Course

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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 October 7, 2026; February 18, 2027; and July 6, 2027.
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 7, 2026; February 18, 2027; and July 6, 2027.
2 Self-Paced 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.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 8, 2026 (Fall); and May 12, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Choose a session. Registration deadlines October 8, 2026 (Fall); and May 12, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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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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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 October 14, 2026 (Fall); April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline October 14, 2026 (Fall); April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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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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Serving Disabled Patrons
What Actually Helps (Beyond Good Intentions)

Acquire practical customer service strategies to make your library more inclusive.
Registration deadline October 21, 2026 (Fall) or June 10, 2027 (Spring)
7 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public library personnel
Registration deadline October 21, 2026 (Fall) or June 10, 2027 (Spring)
7 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Frontline Safety Training

Build practical skills to face conflict, escalation, and other safety concerns in the library.
Registration deadline October 22 (Fall), April 21 (Spring)
5 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for public-facing staff and librarians at public libraries
Registration deadline October 22 (Fall), April 21 (Spring)
5 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Your Patrons Have Questions About AI
(and Now You Have Answers)

Learn new developments and practical ways to help library users engage with AI tools.
Registration deadline October 23, 2026 (Fall), March 11, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public library workers.
Registration deadline October 23, 2026 (Fall), March 11, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced 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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