Small Library, Strong Community
Relationship-Building for Small and Rural Libraries
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Course Details Registration deadline March 10, 2027.
 3 Self-Paced Course Modules
 9 Credit Hours
 Recommended for public and/or rural libraries.
 $279 | Save with early bird and group rates.
DO YOU WANT TO ENSURE THAT YOUR LIBRARY IS AT THE CENTER OF YOUR COMMUNITY?
This course gives small and rural library workers the tools to build genuine community investment, meaningful partnerships, and lasting relationships, all without a big budget or a large staff. ABOUT THIS COURSEIn a small library, relationships are how the work gets done. Self-Paced Course Materials Small libraries have something larger systems often lack: the opportunity to know their community deeply and be known in return. In this course, you'll learn how to cultivate that advantage through practical relationship-building strategies, community outreach that actually reaches people, and the emotional intelligence skills that make connections stick. You'll explore how to get your community genuinely invested and involved in your library, build partnerships with local organizations and businesses, and create the kind of presence that makes your library indispensable. Because in a small town, the library that knows its people is the library that thrives. 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. 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 librarians and library workers in small and/or rural libraries. 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 3 hours to complete, for a total of 9 professional development hours. You may move through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule.
ALL THE DETAILSSmall libraries have something larger systems often lack: the opportunity to know their community deeply and be known in return. In this course, you'll learn how to cultivate that advantage through practical relationship-building strategies, community outreach that actually reaches people, and the emotional intelligence skills that make connections stick. You'll explore how to get your community genuinely invested and involved in your library, build partnerships with local organizations and businesses, and create the kind of presence that makes your library indispensable. Because in a small town, the library that knows its people is the library that thrives.
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 9 professional development credit hours and a 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. |