Polished & Prepared: Core Professional Skills for Library Staff - Part 3: Thinking Like a Pro 

Polished & Prepared Part 3: Thinking Like a Pro
May 19, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EST

Strengthen your professional judgment and decision-making skills on the job.

Libraries require staff to make thoughtful decisions every day, often with limited information and competing priorities. This 2-hour crash course focuses on developing professional thinking skills such as problem-solving, prioritization, adaptability, and critical reflection. Participants will explore how to approach challenges proactively and align daily decisions with their library’s mission and values.

You will leave this session with practical strategies to think more strategically, respond confidently to change, and approach your work with greater intention and impact.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This course is recommended for new library workers, regardless of library type.

COURSE FORMAT

This course will be delivered as a live webinar with access to course materials. You will be able to access the recorded webinar and all course materials for six months after the conclusion of the webinar.

EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT

This course is designed as a 2-hour learning experience. Upon completion, you will earn 2 hours of professional development credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.

ON-DEMAND ACCESS

You will have access to all course materials for six months after the course start date.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Complete the course and earn 2 professional development credit hours. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you.

ACCESSIBILITY

All video recordings feature auto captioning. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations. We will make our best efforts to support your needs.

SUPPORT

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

DISCOUNTED RATES

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

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.

Request Discounted Group Pricing

For support with group purchases, please contact groupsales@libraryjournal.com .