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

Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.

Learn how to increase learner engagement through industry-leading instructional practices. 

Recommended for instructional librarians and staff in academic, public, and grades 6-12 school libraries. 

Join Library Journal and our panel of architects and design vendors for a one-hour discussion on purposeful library design for any budget. We’ll explore renovations, accessibility, and sustainability in design. You'll learn how to do more with less, while optimizing your spaces for patrons.

Learn new developments and practical ways to help library users engage with AI tools. Check out the companion course Foundations of Integrating AI in Libraries to continue your learning.

Recommended for public-facing personnel who use AI with and for library users.

Join us for this free preview of a popular session from one of our professional development courses, led by Dr. Beth Wahler, an expert in trauma-informed leadership. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to help reduce staff stress before it escalates and respond effectively when high-stress situations do occur.

Create a safer, warmer, and more inclusive library by learning how to approach and resolve conflict with confidence.

Recommended for all levels and types of library personnel. 

Libraries are finding new ways to use AI to improve their work. This webcast will highlight two projects from the Alma community that show how AI can help libraries manage their records more effectively. Join us to learn directly from teams building custom solutions and putting these tools into practice!

On May 8th, join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Spring 2025 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.  

This online youth services course brings together experts to discuss the most pressing issues for school and youth services librarians today.

Recommended for youth services and grades 8-12 school librarians and staff.

Learn essential data literacy skills to make informed decisions and tell compelling stories about your library. 

Recommended for data beginners; open to all levels and types of personnel.