Library Journal Professional Development offers a diverse range of online courses to help library staff at all levels develop the timely and actionable skills and expertise needed to thrive in today’s library.

From 2-hour crash courses to multi-week trainings, our course calendar offers something for every learning need and every budget. 

Take the next step in your antiracism journey and learn even more you can do to transform your library or culture.

Learn how to secure funding and procure meaningful partnerships to create ongoing support for your library and how to address contentious political issues without burning bridges.

Designed for public library directors, security heads, and administrators who were unable to attend April’s in-person Summit, this half-day course will feature the top sessions and learnings

Enhance your work relationships and culture by learning how to approach difficult conversations with confidence. 

Transform your library culture and services by learning how to build and maintain momentum toward your equity goals.

Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills

Learn what they didn’t teach you in library school: how to be a library manager.

Learn how to intervene in moments of high tension before they worsen into safety concerns.

Learn how to conduct a diversity audit, ensure representation, and defend your collections against censorship challenges.

Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership and administration, from hiring, onboarding, and retention, to personnel management, budgeting, and more. 

Extend your EDI practices from building your collections to implementing equity-centered cataloging systems.

Manage conflict and safety concerns proactively by learning strategies and tactics for conflict resolution, de-escalation, and long-term safety in your library or classroom.

Create a more equitable and affirming space for everyone by learning how to build LGBTQIA+ centered programs and practices. 

Learn how to engage with your community more effectively and build services that make patrons feel valued, welcomed, and heard. 

We had 8 individuals from our Library take the course at the same time. We were able to gather for brainstorming sessions, and work together on a couple of the assignments, which was wonderful for building ownership and enthusiasm for further work on these initiatives beyond the class. 

Alison Ames Galstad 

Library Director, Coralville Public Library