Current Issues

This eCourse will provide you with the concrete skills you need to achieve proficiency in reference services.

This course provides students with the ability to identify social/political/economic issues that may affect the library, the populations it services, or its services. Students will be able to develop relationships with people who can exercise influence i

Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects 2023 - Session 5.0

Fundamentals of Metadata 2023 - Session 5.0

In this three-course bundle, librarian and American Sign Language interpreter Kathy MacMillan will give you the skills you need not only to use basic American Sign Language but to understand the fundamental principles of working with the Deaf community.

This 6-week, asynchronous online course will introduce basic American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting and place that information within a linguistic and cultural context to aid participants in improving library services to patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Management of Technology This course puts the full power of information technology into the hands of library managers and leaders. You’ll start with a clear vision and an understanding of technology policy. Next, you’ll consider the nuts and bolts of

In this course, we’ll reimagine staff collaboration, communication and problem-solving by learning how we can embrace an actively creative culture and approach.

Learn how to safely serve people with substance use disorders and their loved ones through policy, materials, outreach, collaboration, programs, and services.

Gain a solid foundation in library software, hardware, and troubleshooting that is appropriate for any library staff member that needs to expand their tech skillset.

Fundamentals of Acquisitions 2023 - Session 5.0

In this 6-week eCourse, Bobby Bothmann introduces you to the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) vocabulary and explains the various types of topical and free-floating subject terms.

Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2023 - Session 5.0

In this two-course bundle, outreach expert and author Jessica Snow will provide a guide to serving both underserved teens and children.

Organization and Personnel AdministrationSomeone once said, managers solve today’s problems, administrators solve tomorrow’s. Whether you are new to an administrative position or you aspire to obtain one, this course will prepare you for the wide r

Jessica Snow, author of Outreach Services for Teens: A Starter Guide (ALA Editions, 2020), will guide you through teen outreach in the real world.

Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions 2023 - Session 5.0

In this eCourse, learn the basics of copyright law and provides you with the foundation to become your library's copyright expert.

A 3-week asynchronous course.

To keep up with library trends and evolve in these troubling and uncertain times, we need to expand our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services to meet the needs of our library patrons.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), its ethical implications, and practical tools to better serve the local library community.

This course will explore research-based, practical solutions to challenging workplace environments.

Learn how to enhance your services and help teens take ownership of their library.

Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service, and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. U

Learn more American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting and place that information within a linguistic and cultural context to aid participants in improving library services to patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Explore how to build outreach that serves all children in your community.

Gain a comprehensive grounding in Library of Congress Classification (LCC) principles and practice.

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