Choose from two tracks: an accelerated two-week summer course or a full length eight-week course in the fall. These courses will cover people management, conflict resolution, burnout, and more. Learn from experts on the fundamentals of library management, build a community of peers for support, and leave with new skills and strategies for effective leadership (and a Library Journal Management Training Certificate!). Elevate your skills, amplify your impact, and unlock new opportunities for growth and advancement in your library career.
Course Features
Live guest speaker sessions with Q&A (available on-demand for 6 months)
Asynchronous, project-based learning and collaboration (optional): Avg. 1-2 hrs./week
Facilitated, asynchronous peer cohorts
Live peer working groups (optional): 30-min./week
Catalog of course-related resources
Early access to bonus content
Professional Development credit hours upon completion + Library Journal certificate of completion
Course Date Options
June 6 – 13, 2024: Accelerated Course: (approx. 4.5 hrs. of live sessions on 6/6 and 6/13 + 4-6 hrs. of optional asynchronous work during course length)
Oct. 2 – Nov. 20, 2024: Standard Course: (approx. 2 hrs. of live sessions on one day each week, + 1-2 hrs. of optional asynchronous work during course length)
91% of live session participants were highly satisfied with the curriculum topics and guest speakers
“The Library Management Training Online Course and Guest Speaker Program allowed me to grow more as a leader when I didn't think it was possible. I gained new perspectives on specific areas I thought I knew all too well while giving new knowledge I did not know I needed.” -- Travis J. Givens, Head of Access Services.
“As a new department manager, this course helped me get off the ground and begin to manage more effectively than if I tried to learn all of the topics on my own when problems came to head. I recommend this course to anyone who is new to library management either as a department head or as a library director.” Matthew Cross, Head of Technical Services.
