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Polished & Prepared
3-Course Certification Series of Core Professional Skills for Library Staff

A practical professional toolkit for today’s library workplace.
Series runs September-November 2026 (Fall); February-April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses
This certification series is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Series runs September-November 2026 (Fall); February-April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses

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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 September 23, 2026 (Fall); 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 September 23, 2026 (Fall); 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, September 24, 2026 (Fall) or February 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, September 24, 2026 (Fall) or February 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
Choose a live session: September 30, 2026, or March 24, 2027 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Choose a live session: September 30, 2026, or March 24, 2027 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Library Management Training

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.
Registration deadline October 1, 2026 (8-week course), June 2, 2027 (2-week accelerated course)
Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.
Registration deadline October 1, 2026 (8-week course), June 2, 2027 (2-week accelerated course)
Live Online Course + Workshop

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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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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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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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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 October 15, 2026 (Fall); 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 October 15, 2026 (Fall); April 29, 2027 (Spring); and July 1, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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