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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 February - April 2027 (Spring)
3 Self-Paced Crash Courses
This certification series is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Series 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 February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline February 23, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced 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: 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: 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
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2027 | Live Session 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
2-Hour Live Online Crash Course
Recommended for anyone who manages people.
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2027 | Live Session 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 April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Registration deadline April 6, 2027 (Spring)
2-Module Self-Paced Crash Course

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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, 2027 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for school and youth services librarians.
July 27, 2027 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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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.
July 29, 2027, time TBA
2-Hour Online Crash Course
Recommended for K-12 school librarians.
July 29, 2027, time TBA
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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