Library Management Training
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Course Details![]() October 1-November 26, 2025
![]() 8-Week Online Course + Workshop
![]() 32 Credit Hours
About This CourseLearn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager. Live sessions via Zoom: This course will set you up for success in your future or existing management position by training you on the fundamentals of staff relationships and management, managing difficult conversations and staff feedback, crisis and incident management, and more. Built specifically for new managers (or those on a future management track), this interactive course will give you the opportunity to role play challenging scenarios and get feedback from experts and peers. You will have ample time to ask questions and work through specific situations you’ve encountered. This 8-week intensive, online course is created to prepare library managers for the specific challenges you will face but were not trained for. Each live-session week will include training from an expert guest speaker, a facilitated discussion, and an optional interactive working session to practice new skills with peers. In the week between each live session meeting, you will have the opportunity to work on asynchronous prompts in peer cohort groups that will lead to a culminating portfolio of management resources. You will leave this course with a new cohort of peers and a Library Journal Management Training Certificate. The live sessions run on Wednesdays, October 1 through November 19, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm ET (recorded for on demand viewing) with an asynchronous workshop over 8 weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity! * You will be taken to Eventbrite to complete this transaction. See full pricing details below. Return to Full Course Catalog After you attend this course, you’ll be able to:
Week 1: Foundations of People Management Course & Workshop Introduction | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 1 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 2: Foundations of Equity-Centered Leadership Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 2 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 3: How to Manage People: Team Meetings, Check-ins, Reviews, and Change Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 3 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 4: How to Manage People: Difficult Conversations, Feedback, Conflict, and Resistance Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 4 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 5: Managing through Burnout and Advocating for Staff Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 5 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 6: Crisis Management and Communications: Showing Up for Your Team and Yourself Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 6 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 7: Embracing Data for Effective Library Management Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 7 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Week 8: Promoting Career Development in Your Staff and Yourself Workshop Explanation | 2:00-2:15 pm ET Session 8 | 2:15-3:15 pm ET Speaker: Facilitated Q&A and Discussion | 3:15-3:30 pm ET Break | 3:30-3:35 pm ET Optional Interactive Working Session | 3:35-4:00 pm ET Who should take this course This course is geared toward new and aspiring managers, or managers who feel they did not receive adequate training. This will be an 8-week intensive online course and will include:
*Note: You do not have to complete the asynchronous work during these eight weeks; it will be open to you for six months. However, the feedback from facilitators will only be available from October 1-November 26. Expected time commitment If you attend or watch the recordings of all sessions and participate fully in the asynchronous workshop, you'll spend approximately 6-8 hours per week on this course. You'll earn 32 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion. On-demand access All live guest speaker sessions are recorded and available on-demand for six months following the initial broadcast as a part of your purchase. Certificate of completion Complete the course and earn 10 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you. Accessibility All guest speaker sessions feature auto captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them. Support For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. From Fall 2024 Participants:
--Isabelle F., Youth Services Coordinator "I think that this program is not only engaging; but also needed. It is providing information in a different (and I would even say better) than an MLIS. I feel this way because this course focused on only on providing services to patrons, but also on how to provide services to enhance and protect your staff and yourself as a manager. Self-care, recognizing bias, etc. It was great!" "During the eight weeks of this course I found myself unexpectedly taking on a new leadership role at the library where I have worked for the past 20+ years. I had signed up for the course to learn more for the position I was already in, but soon found myself applying everything I learned each week to my new role. The practical advice I gained from the work we did helped me to step into my new role with confidence and the connections I made with others taking the course were wonderfully supportive." --Amanda P., Branch Manager "I really enjoyed the different topics that were talked about in this course! You get to learn a lot from some of the webinars, and from others it's like a refresher that was needed. I liked hearing the Q&A at the end too because people will ask stuff that I didn't think about but the answer would benefit me too." "Taking the Library Management Training Course was a truly transformative experience! The content was comprehensive, covering everything from personal management style and goals to dealing with crises and staff burnout. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided practical insights that I could apply immediately in my role and the format of the modules and the guest speakers made the learning engaging and relevant. The format of the assignments allowed me to create a sort of portfolio of my goals both for myself as a manager and for my library moving forward that I will be able to revisit in the future to not only see how far my team has come, but also to reassess and reevaluate myself as necessary. I feel more confident managing my team, improving user services, and navigating the ever evolving landscape of library services. Highly recommended for anyone looking to advance their career in library management!" --Liz G., Assistant Manager and Program Director
"Excellent content! It laid great foundations and then built upon them week after week. The guest speakers were well versed in their material and seemed genuinely excited to teach us."
--Abby A., Assistant Manager "This class was very helpful in highlighting the areas of library management that are not taught regularly through regular management training. It was great at shedding light on some of the more nuanced parts of library management that are easy to forget while you are trying to do all other tasks. They talk about best practices to check in with others, looking out for burnout, how to be equity centered, and many other important parts of management." --Karon W., Head Librarian "This course is a low-stress way to take some initiative in considering and implementing practical ways to improve your work environment." --Shari M., Library Assistant II "I really enjoyed this training. It helped me realize where I need to focus as a director to be successful." --Kristin H., Library Director 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. Request Discounted Group Pricing For support with group purchases, please contact groupsales@libraryjournal.com. |