Managing the School Library Collection

Weed, Repair, Circulate, Repeat

Course Details

Registration deadline July 20, 2027.

4 Self-Paced Course Modules

12 Credit Hours

Recommended for school library workers.

$299 | Save with group rates.

IS YOUR COLLECTION CURRENT, RELEVANT, AND ACTUALLY GETTING INTO STUDENTS' HANDS?

You have a collection, but you're not sure all of it is earning its place on the shelf
Weeding, repair, and circulation can feel like a never-ending cycle without a clear system
You want practical strategies to keep your collection fresh and well-used

This course gives school librarians the tools to manage their collection through every stage of its lifecycle.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

A great collection requires continual upkeep.

Self-Paced Course Materials
Available for 6 months starting on registration deadline date.

Collection development gets you started, but collection management keeps you going. In this course, school librarians will learn how to weed with confidence, repair materials worth saving, and develop sustainable practices for keeping a collection that stays relevant to students and staff. You'll explore practical strategies for increasing circulation and ensuring the work you've put into your collection pays off in the hands of readers.

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.

Enroll FOR SUMMER 2027

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TRAINING A TEAM?

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What You'll Learn What to Expect

AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:

Weed collections with confidence, using clear criteria to decide what stays relevant and what goes.
Assess and repair materials worth saving, extending the life of your collection.
Develop sustainable collection management practices that keep pace with student and staff needs over time.
Apply practical strategies to increase circulation, ensuring your collection gets used, not just shelved.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This course is designed for school library workers.

GROUP OPTIONS

Training 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.

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Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com.

COURSE FORMAT

This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous online course consisting of 4 modules. Each module includes video instruction, slides, readings, and reflective exercises designed to connect concepts directly to your daily work.

EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT

Each module is designed to take approximately 3 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 DETAILS

ON-DEMAND ACCESS

You will have access to all course materials for six months from the material unlock date.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Complete all modules to earn 12 professional development credit hours and a School Library Journal certificate of completion. Certificates are emailed upon completion.

ACCESSIBILITY

All 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.

SUPPORT

For technical or course-related support, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com.

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