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Comfort Counts
Creating Sensory-Friendly Libraries

Create library spaces that are more welcoming, comfortable, and accessible.
On-Demand Recording
1 Hour Lightning Learning
This course is recommended for any library personnel who wants to build more accessible spaces.
On Demand - Available now!
1 Hour Lightning Learning

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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 session May 19 and self-paced for fall, 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 self-paced for fall October 14 | 2-4 pm ET
2-Hour Online Crash Course

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Serving Disabled Patrons
What Actually Helps (Beyond Good Intentions)

Acquire practical customer service strategies to make your library more inclusive.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines May 27 and October 21
7 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public library personnel
Choose a session: Registration deadlines May 27 and October 21
7 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Advocating for the Freedom to Read
(Without Losing Your Job)

Learn how to defend intellectual freedom safely, legally, and strategically while protecting your position.
May 28, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
1 Hour Lightning Learning
Recommended for public and school librarians, advocates, and stakeholders
May 28, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
1 Hour Lightning Learning

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Library Management Training

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines June 3 (Accelerated) and October 1 (8-week)
Live Online Course + Workshop
Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines June 3 (Accelerated) and October 1 (8-week)
Live Online Course + Workshop

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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 session June 11 (2:00 - 4:00 pm ET) or self-paced November 4
2-Hour Online Crash Course
This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.
Choose a session. Live session June 11 (2:00 - 4:00 pm ET) or self-paced November 4
2-Hour 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 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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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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Accessibility Without Overwhelm
Library Programs That Actually Work for Disabled Patrons

Make your library programs more accessible without starting from scratch.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 8 and September 24
6 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for public library staff who plan or lead community programs
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 8 and September 24
6 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 and October 8
4 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 9 and October 8
4 Self-Paced Course Modules

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Your First Public Library Job
A Practical Survival Guide

Build a strong foundation with the essentials every new public library worker should know.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 14 and September 3
6 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for new public library staff, primarily frontline workers without an MLS.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines July 14 and September 3
6 Self-Paced Course Modules

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