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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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The AI-Ready School Library
3-Course Certification Series

Help your school community make sense of artificial intelligence.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 school librarians and educators
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Courses

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School Library Ready
3-Course Certification for Library Workers

A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
3-Course Certification Series
This 3-course certification track is designed for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
3-Course Certification Series

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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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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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Accessible Public Libraries
A 3-Course Certification Series

Learn how to create a comprehensively accessible public library.
Register by June 10, 2027
3 Self-Paced Courses
Recommended for public library workers and leaders.
Register by June 10, 2027
3 Self-Paced Courses

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Public Library Foundations
A 3-Course Materials Management Certification Series

Build the collection skills your library needs from the ground up.
Register by May 18, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Courses
Recommended for public library workers.
Register by May 18, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Courses

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School Library Essentials
A 3-Course Materials Management Certification Series

The school library students love starts with a collection that's built, managed, and organized with purpose.
Register by August 24, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Courses
Recommended for school library workers.
Register by August 24, 2027.
3 Self-Paced Courses

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