School Libraries 101

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Course Details

Available starting October 1, 2025
On-Demand Online Course
24 Credit Hours
Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.

About This Course

Learn the essentials of school librarianship, no certification required.

On-Demand Materials:
Available starting October 1, 2025

Are you new to school libraries or working in one without formal training? This self-paced online course is designed to give you a strong foundation in what school librarians do and why their work matters. You'll get a clear look at the role school libraries play in supporting students and teachers, explore the values and ethics that guide the work, and gain insights into the many hats worn by library staff every day. This course also walks you through the core services that connect the library to the school's goals, including managing collections, offering readers’ advisory, planning programs and events, and supporting instruction that connects to academic standards. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of purpose, a stronger grasp of what’s expected, and ideas you can put to use right away.


NOTE: This course is hosted on our new learning platform. At checkout, you'll be prompted to log in or create an account. If this is your first time using the new platform, you'll need to register a new account. For more information about Library Journal's new learning platform, check out our FAQ.

See full pricing details below. Get our best rates when you register a group of 3 or more!


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Who should take this course

This course is designed for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.


This will be a self-paced, asynchronous online course.



Expected time commitment

This course includes 6 modules, each designed to take approximately 4 hours to complete. You can move through the content at your own pace and on your own schedule. You'll earn 24 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.

On-demand access

You will have access to the full course and materials for 6 months after your initial registration.


Certificate of completion

Complete the course and earn 24 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you.

Support

For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com .

Program coming soon!

Discounted rates are available for a limited time only. Secure your tickets now to lock in the best price.



Rate

Early Bird

Standard

Deadline

October 1, 2025

 

Ticket Price

$356

$409







Group Rates

We offer discounts for groups of 3 or more.

For larger groups of 15 or more, we offer the option to apply group rates across multiple courses to receive significant discounts. For more information, select “Bulk Course Credits Packages” in the form below.

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