Our continuing education programs help information professionals stay up to date with new developments, technologies, trends, and best practices in the field. Our flexible programs and online classes are designed to help you stay current, improve your skills, knowledge, and expertise, and adapt to the needs and expectations of your community, as well as advances in technology that affect your work. We offer a variety of learning opportunities such as short webinars, flexible online courses, in-person conferences, and international professional tours.
Featured Events
Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff
March 26-27, 2026
Virtual Conference
Call for proposals deadline extended to August 31st!
Share your strategies for project management, mentorship, program evaluation and more.
Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology
October 6-7, 2025
Hybrid Conference
Join us in Madison, WI or online as we explore the intersection of libraries and technology. From generative AI to digital collections to library instruction and everything in between!
Back in Circulation: A Conference for Managers & Staff in Access & Circulation Services
November 13-14, 2025
Virtual Conference
Join us virtually to share what you are doing when it comes to customer service, staff training & management, e-reserves, and more.
Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment
Thursdays in Oct, 12:00-1:00 PM CST
- Belonging at Work: An Inspiring Environment for Neurodivergent Employees, Sept 25
- It’s Called Praxis: How Cis Managers Can Support Trans Staff, Oct 2
- HR Basics for Libraries, Oct 9
- Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Yourself at Work, Oct 16
- Inspirations, Burdens, and Other Lies: The Disability Community in the Library, Oct 23
Lead The Way: Libraries At The Heart Of Community Engagement
April 20, 2026
Virtual Conference
Call for proposals now open!
Share what you are doing when it comes to making and retaining community partnerships, funding projects, strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, culturally relevant programing and more! Submit your proposal by September 9th, 2025.
Online Tutorials & Courses
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Tutorials
Tutorials are self-paced. Start as soon as you register.
Working with your Library Board
Community-Centered Planning: Using Data to Create an Action Plan
NEW! Fundamentals of AI
Professional Certificate in Digital Asset Management
Online Courses
Roll with it…Gaming in Libraries
Sept 8 – Oct 5
Advanced Public Library Administration
Sept 8 – Nov 30
Introduction to Digitization Projects CANCELED
Sept 8 – Nov 2
Online Courses
FULL! Bringing the Science of Reading into Library Storytimes and Play Spaces
Sept 15 – Oct 26
Public and Community Library Services
Sept 15 – Dec 7
Basic Public Library Administration
Sept 15 – Dec 7
Basics of Cataloging
Sept 22 – Nov 16
STEAM For Youth Services
Oct 6 – Nov 2
NEW! Starting Strong: A Guide to the Initial Phases of Library Facility Planning
Oct 6 – Nov 16
Trauma-Informed Care: An Introduction for Libraries
Oct 13 – Nov 23
Making a Collection Count: Collection Management Basics
Oct 13 – Dec 7
Youth Services 101
Oct 13 – Dec 7
Nonfiction RA: Beyond the Basics
Oct 20-Nov 16
Libraries and the Customer Experience
Oct 20 – Nov 16
