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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.
Choose a session. Live sessions May 12 and November 3 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
1.5 Hour Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Choose a session. Live sessions May 12 and November 3 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
1.5 Hour Live Online Session + 4-Module Workshop

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

A practical professional toolkit for today’s library workplace.
Choose a session. Series runs March–June or September–November
4 Online Crash Courses
This certification series is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Choose a session. Series runs March-June or September-November
4 Crash Courses

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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.
Choose a session. Live sessions May 19 and October 14 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Choose a session. Live sessions May 19 and October 14 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course

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Polished & Prepared Part 4
Companion Course: Workplace Success and ADHD

Build sustainable workplace strategies that support focus, productivity, and success.
Choose a session. Live sessions June 11 and November 4 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Choose a session. Live sessions June 11 and November 4 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course

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No Cringe, Just Clarity
Giving Feedback That Works

Learn how to give feedback that supports growth, trust, and accountability.
Choose Your Live Session: June 18, 2026, 2:00-4:00 om (Spring); September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET (Fall)
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for library managers and leaders.
Choose Your Live Session: June 18, 2026, 2:00-4:00 om (Spring); September 16, 2:00-4:00 pm ET (Fall)
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 July 2 and October 7
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 and October 7
2 Self-Paced Course Modules

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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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Polished & Prepared Part 1
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Communicating Like a Pro 

Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in every library interaction.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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.
Live session September 23 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Live session September 23 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course

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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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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 11, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course
Recommended for all library workers, regardless of type.
November 11, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
4-Hour Live Online Course

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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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