School Libraries 301
Creating Programs & Lessons Everyone Will Love
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Course Details Choose a session. Registration deadlines April 16 and August 6
 2 On-Demand Course Modules
 8 Credit Hours
 Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
 $249 (April) | $282 (August) | Save with early bird and group rates.
About This CourseA practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field. Self-Paced Materials: School Libraries 301 helps you deepen your impact by exploring two powerful areas of school library work: programming and instructional support. This course introduces key strategies for aligning program ideas to student and teacher interests, plus planning, executing, and evaluating programs to ensure success. You will also gain a clear understanding of how the school library directly supports classroom instruction through teacher collaborations, resource curation, and curriculum support. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how your role—regardless of position—contributes directly to student success. This is part 3 of a 3-course certification series, School Library Ready: 3-Course Certification for Library Workers DISCLAIMER: This course does not provide the training or qualifications for staff to manage a school library independently. It is designed to help paraprofessional staff better support certified school librarians in their instructional and leadership roles. Return to Full Course Catalog After You Attend This Course, You’ll Be Able To:
This Course Consists of 2 On-Demand Modules:Module 1: Programs and EventsExplore the purpose and benefits of programs and events organized by the school library. In this module, you will learn how to identify program ideas based on school initiatives, student interests, and community needs. You will also examine key strategies for planning, executing, and evaluating programs to ensure they are successful and meaningful within your school community. Module 2: Instructional SupportUnderstand how the school library directly supports classroom instruction and academic standards. This module explores how library staff adapt instructional support based on school context, including scheduling models and grade levels served. You will learn how library personnel collaborate with teachers, provide direct instruction, curate resources for research and projects, and offer guidance that enhances student learning across the curriculum. Regardless of your role, you will gain a clearer understanding of how your work contributes to student success. Who Should Take This CourseThis course is designed for K–12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers. This course is part of a three-course, self-paced, asynchronous online certification series. Expected Time CommitmentThis course includes 2 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. On-Demand AccessYou will have access to the full course for 6 months from the course start date. School Library Core CertificationFor each individual course you complete in the series, you will earn 8 professional development credit hours. A certificate will be emailed to you upon completion of each course. Upon completion of all courses in the series, you will earn your School Library Core Certification from School Library Journal. AccessibilityAll video recordings include auto-captioning. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations, and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them. SupportFor support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. Course Advisor
Maura Madigan, NBCT Maura Madigan, NBCT, is the author of Learning Centers for School Libraries, Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades, and The School Librarian’s Guide to (Almost) Everything (ALA Store). She has been a school librarian for ten years and has worked in education for twenty-eight years as a teacher, college instructor, and educational advisor in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. Maura lives and works in Fairfax County, Virginia. Course Instructors
Dr. Karina Quilantán-Garza Known to students as Dr. Q, Dr. Karina Quilantán-Garza is a state and nationally recognized school librarian and Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University. Her work focuses on instructional design, professional development, leadership, and expanding the impact of school library programs. She is a passionate advocate for student creativity, innovation, and empowerment and researches school librarians’ professional learning and leadership development. She engages educators widely through her work and social media presence @cuethelibrarian. 
Tom Bober Tom Bober is a school librarian, Library Journal Mover & Shaker, former Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress, and author of Elementary Educator’s Guide to Primary Sources, Building News Literacy, and Literature and Primary Sources. He writes for AASL’s KQ Blog and hosts The Primary Source Podcast. Tom works with students and educators to promote a love of nonfiction, information literacy, and historical literacy. |
