Often the most creative solutions come from tackling the most difficult challenges. Join us and discover how two innovative libraries have turned their perspectives inside outward to overcome service barriers.

Learn how your library can navigate both transformational change and the adoption of new technologies. Hear directly from librarians about their own experiences with participating in LSP platform migrations, evaluating new services and technologies, and implementing service enhancements! 

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

Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.

Transform your library culture and services by learning how to build and maintain a people-centered culture of belonging. 

Recommended for all levels and types of library personnel.

Library Journal and School Library Journal are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our annual Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit in person on Sept. 19 (full-day) and 20 (half-day) at Nashville Public Library, in Nashville, TN! We invite you to join current and aspiring youth services leaders from across the country to learn about innovative, effective, and actionable best practices from the library leaders who are implementing them. 

Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership and administration.

Recommended for library leaders, administrators, and managers.
 

Build stronger relationships with your community by improving your customer service skills. 

Recommended for frontline librarians and staff.

Learn foundational principles of agile leadership to enhance organizational flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. 

Recommended for leaders, administrators, and managers.

No library school? No problem. This course will cover the basics you need to succeed in your library. 

Recommended for frontline staff without an MLS degree.

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

Recommended for new and aspiring library managers.