Stop Managing, Start Coaching
How to Mentor and Build a Team that Thrives
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Course Details Registration deadline March 18, 2027.
 4 Self-Paced Course Modules
 12 Credit Hours
 Recommended for library managers and leaders.
 $299 | Save with early bird and group rates.
ARE YOU JUST MANAGING YOUR TEAM, OR ARE YOU ACTUALLY LEADING THEM?
This course gives public library managers the coaching and mentoring skills to build teams that are engaged, capable, and genuinely glad to show up. ABOUT THIS COURSEThe best managers develop people and build relationships. Live & Self-Paced Course Materials Managing a library team is one thing. Building a team that thrives is something else entirely. In this course, public library managers and leaders will learn how to move beyond task management into genuine coaching and mentoring. We will focus on developing staff, building belonging, and creating a team culture where people do their best work. You'll explore practical approaches to onboarding and offboarding, learn how to tailor your coaching style to different team members, and build the skills to have the kinds of conversations that actually move people forward. This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous course, with a live kickoff on March 18, 2027, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm ET. You will have six months to move through the material. There will be optional office hours on April 18, 2027. 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 library managers and leaders. 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 4 modules. Each module includes video instruction, slides, readings, and reflective exercises designed to connect concepts directly to your daily work. There will be optional office hours on March 18, 2027, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm ET.
EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENTEach 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 DETAILSManaging a library team is one thing. Building a team that thrives is something else entirely. In this course, public library managers and leaders will learn how to move beyond task management into genuine coaching and mentoring. We will focus on developing staff, building belonging, and creating a team culture where people do their best work. You'll explore practical approaches to onboarding and offboarding, learn how to tailor your coaching style to different team members, and build the skills to have the kinds of conversations that actually move people forward.
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 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. |