Building Your Classroom Library
Setup, Selection, and Everything In Between
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Course Details Registration deadline October 19, 2026.
 3 Self-Paced Course Modules
 12 Credit Hours
 Recommended for 6-12 classroom teachers.
 $299 | Save with early bird and group rates.
IS YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY JUST A SHELF, OR IS IT A SIGNAL?
This course gives grades 6-12 classroom teachers the tools to set up, organize, and curate a classroom library from the ground up. ABOUT THIS COURSEA classroom library is more than a bookshelf in the corner. Self-Paced Course Materials Your classroom library is more than a bookshelf in the corner: it's a signal to every student that reading belongs in this room. In this course, you'll learn how to build and maintain a classroom library from the ground up, covering everything from setting up your space to developing a collection that reflects your students and your subject area. You'll explore how to evaluate materials for age and reading level appropriateness, discover curated lists to jumpstart your collection, and learn practical strategies for researching and choosing the best books for your classroom. Whether you're starting from scratch or inheriting a dusty pile of donations, this course gives you the tools to build a classroom library you're proud of and that your students actually use. This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous course. You will have six months to move through the material. For more details, check out the What to Expect tab. Check out the companion course, Using Your Classroom Library: Integrating Reading into Every Subject; bundle together and save! Need an invoice or PO? Orders of $600 or greater can choose invoice at checkout. For orders under $600, submit this form , and we will process your order manually. Need approval? Email this course to your supervisor. TRAINING A TEAM?Multi-seat discounts are automatically calculated in the cart. Return to Full Course Catalog AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSEThis course is designed for grades 6 through 12 classroom teachers. SESSIONS AND PRICINGEarly bird pricing ends one month before the session deadline. Course materials unlock on the session deadline date.
GROUP OPTIONSTraining a team? Choose the setup that matches how you want to plan and pay : Group course enrollment: Enroll 3+ staff in this course and save. Bulk course credits: Prepay once, get the highest per-seat discount on every course, and assign seats later. Unlimited annual licensing: System-wide access for a year with no per-course approvals. Request Discounted Group Pricing Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com. COURSE FORMATThis is a fully self-paced, asynchronous online course consisting of 3 modules. Each module includes video instruction, slides, readings, and reflective exercises designed to connect concepts directly to your daily work.
EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENTEach module is designed to take approximately 4 hours to complete, for a total of 12 professional development hours. You may move through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule.
ALL THE DETAILSYour classroom library is more than a bookshelf in the corner: it's a signal to every student that reading belongs in this room. In this course, you'll learn how to build and maintain a classroom library from the ground up, covering everything from setting up your space to developing a collection that reflects your students and your subject area. You'll explore how to evaluate materials for age and reading level appropriateness, discover curated lists to jumpstart your collection, and learn practical strategies for researching and choosing the best books for your classroom. Whether you're starting from scratch or inheriting a dusty pile of donations, this course gives you the tools to build a classroom library you're proud of and that your students actually use.
ON-DEMAND ACCESSYou will have access to all course materials for six months from the material unlock date.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONComplete all modules to earn 12 professional development credit hours and a School Library Journal certificate of completion. Certificates are emailed upon completion.
ACCESSIBILITYAll video recordings feature auto-captioning. If you require accommodations, please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration and we will make our best efforts to support your needs.
SUPPORTFor technical or course-related support, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. |