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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 August 4, 2026 (Fall); or 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 August 4, 2026 (Fall); or 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 August 4, 2026 (Fall); 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 August 4, 2026 (Fall); November 18 (2026); May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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Leadership Safety Series
2-Part Bundle

Two courses. One cohesive approach to safety, service, and leadership in the modern public library.
Register by August 27, 2026
2 Days of Live Courses + Access to On-Demand Recordings (August 26, 27)
Recommended for public library workers and leaders.
Register by August 27, 2026
2 Days of Live Courses + Access to On-Demand Recordings (August 26, 27)

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Safe by Design
A Library Leader’s Guide to Safety and Security

Learn how library leaders can help make libraries safer for staff and patrons while protecting their privacy and maintaining open, accessible, and welcoming spaces.
August 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Half-Day Online Course
Recommended for public library leaders.
August 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Half-Day Online Course

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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 | First course opens September 1, 2026 (Fall); Register by April 28, 2027 (Spring) | First course unlocks January 27, 2027 (Spring)
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.
Register by December 1, 2026 | First course opens September 1, 2026 (Fall); Register by April 28, 2027 (Spring) | First course unlocks January 27, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Courses + 4 Optional Office Hour Sessions

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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 (Fall) | January 27, 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 September 1, 2026 (Fall) | January 27, 2027 (Spring)
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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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No Cringe, Just Clarity
Giving Feedback That Works

Learn how to give feedback that supports growth, trust, and accountability.
Live Session | September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for library managers and leaders.
Live Session | September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Get Funded
Creative Strategies for Public Libraries

Library leaders know their communities are changing — new needs, new gaps, new opportunities — but knowing that isn't the same as getting it funded.
Registration deadline September 29, 2026 (Fall), February 25, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules
This course is designed for new directors, board leadership, executive teams, and budget & finance committees across library types and community sizes.
Registration deadline September 29, 2026 (Fall), February 25, 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Course Modules

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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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