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Promoting Literacy Through Manga

Strengthen literacy with books your readers already love.
Available Now through December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.
Available Now through 12/31/25
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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Teen Services: Building Relationships, Programs, and Engagement

Learn how to build relationships with and engage teens in your library.
Available Now through December 31, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours
Recommended for public youth/teen services librarians, school librarians (grades 8-12), and other stakeholders in youth/teen library programs and management
Available now through 12/31/25
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours

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Demonstrating the Impact of Libraries

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
Available starting October 8, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries
On-Demand beginning 10/8/25
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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How to Manage Difficult Conversations with Colleagues

Enhance your work relationships and culture by learning how to approach difficult conversations with confidence.
Available beginning October 13, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
8 Credit Hours
This course is intended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.
On-Demand beginning 10/13/25
On-Demand Online Course
8 Credit Hours

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Social Media Marketing and Engagement for Libraries

Engage your community in fun and innovative ways by deepening your social media skills.
October 16, 2025
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours
Recommended for marketing, outreach, and engagement personnel.
10/16/25
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours

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Building Emotional Intelligence and Positive Work Relationships

Create a safer, warmer, and more inclusive library by learning emotional intelligence techniques to build and nurture authentic relationships.
October 21-November 4, 2025
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours
This course will be relevant for all levels and types of library personnel.
10/21-11/04/25
2-Week Online Course + Workshop
10 Credit Hours

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Community Co-Design: How to Collaborate with Your Community

Revolutionize your approach to user-centered services by implementing co-design practices in your library.
Available starting October 27, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours
Recommended for program and outreach librarians and other stakeholders involved in creating library programs and services. This course is appropriate for all levels of library staff.
On-Demand beginning 10/25/25
On-Demand Online Course
16 Credit Hours

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Fundamentals of Librarianship for Frontline Staff

No library school? No problem. This course will cover the basics you need to succeed in your library.
October 30-November 20, 2025
3-Week Online Course + Workshop
15 Credit Hours
This course is geared toward frontline and other public-facing staff who did not go to library school.
10/30-11/20/25
3-Week Online Course + Workshop
15 Credit Hours

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Onboarding for New Public Library Employees

Build a strong foundation with the essentials every new public library worker should know.
Available starting October 30, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for new public library staff, primarily frontline workers without an MLS.
On-Demand beginning 10/1/25
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours

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Frontline Safety Training

Build skills to face the real-world challenges of public library work.
Available starting November 3, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours
Recommended for public-facing staff and librarians at public libraries
On-Demand beginning 11/3/25
On-Demand Online Course
20 Credit Hours

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Media Training: PR and Communication Skills for Library Leaders

Communicate more effectively with the public and your staff by learning crucial media and public relations skills.
November 11, 2025
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours
This course is geared toward library leaders, administrators, and experienced managers.
11/11/25
Half-Day Online Course
4 Credit Hours

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Accessible Customer Service for Patrons with Disabilities

Acquire practical customer service strategies to make your library more inclusive.
Available starting November 13, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for public library personnel
On-Demand beginning 11/13/25
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours

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