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No Cringe, Just Clarity
Giving Feedback That Works

Learn how to give feedback that supports growth, trust, and accountability.
Choose a live session: June 18 or September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for library managers and leaders.
Choose a live session: June 18 or September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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 July 21, October 21, and April 13.
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 librarians and educators.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 21, October 21, and April 13.
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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 July 1, August 4, November 18 (2026), and May 4 (2027).
2 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 librarians.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 1, August 4, November 18 (2026), and May 4 (2027).
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 July 1, August 4, and November 18 (2026), and May 4 (2027)
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 librarians and educators.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines July 1, August 4, and November 18 (2026), and May 4 (2027)
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules

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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 July 2, October 7, and February 18.
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 2, October 7, and February 18.
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 July 9, October 8, and May 12
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 9, October 8, and May 12
4 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 session. Live sessions July 16, September 30, or March 24 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Choose a session. Live sessions July 16, September 30, or March 24 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Bring Back Fun
Using Play to Sustain Library Teams

Learn how to use play in realistic ways to support morale, improve performance, and make work feel more sustainable.
July 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Half-Day Online Conference
This course is intended for all school and public library leaders.
July 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Half-Day Online Conference

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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
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

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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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