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SLJ Picture Book Palooza
Practical Applications Crash Course

Bring picture books to life: Discover creative, ready-to-use ideas that enrich literacy and programming in your library.
July 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for school and youth services librarians.
July 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 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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Bringing Stories to Life:
Author Visits and Guest Speakers in School Libraries

Learn how to plan and deliver author visits and guest speaker events that energize your students and elevate your library program.
Choose a session: September 23, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET; July 29, 2027, time TBA
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for K-12 school librarians.
Choose a session: September 23, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET; July 29, 2027, time TBA
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Everyone Deserves a Library
Serving Patrons Experiencing Homelessness

Support all patrons while prioritizing compassion, care, and safety.
August 26, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for all public library workers.
August 26, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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 1
Core Professional Skills for Library Staff: Communicating Like a Pro 

Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in every library interaction.
Registration deadline September 2, 2026 (Fall); February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline September 2, 2026 (Fall); February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced 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.
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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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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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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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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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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