Grow your skills. Advance your career. Better serve your community.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries offers a range of professional development opportunities designed to support public library staff at every stage—from new hires to seasoned professionals. Whether you are pursuing certification, fulfilling your contact hours, or expanding your professional capabilities, we offer training and support that enrich your work and strengthen the services you provide.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Library Pulse May Webinar
Delivering Better Outcomes through Service Design
May 7 at 1 p.m.
Harmonic Design will present a 1.5-hour learning experienc that will include information and resources on service design approaches, as well as guidance on designing experiences that benefit both service recipients and the organization.
The recorded presentation will be emailed to all registrants afterwards, so be sure to sign up even if the webinar falls on a busy day.
Niche Academy Spotlight
These short, on-demand trainings offer support for libraries strengthening their team dynamic, volunteer base, and marketing plans.
Public Library Certification
A free, semester-based training program that supports staff working toward initial library certification. Courses include:
How to Think Like a Librarian
Reference & Readers' Advisory
Computers & Electronic Resources
Interpersonal Skills
Library Legislation
Programming & Outreach
Collection Development
Library Administration
Track Your Progress
Use our dashboards to track certification and contact hours:
Online Learning Opportunities
Access on-demand training, certification programs, and webinars through platforms like:
Niche Academy (includes Online Certification classes and Ryan Dowd’s Homeless De-escalation Training)
WebJunction
Public Library Association
Booklist, Infopeople, EdWeb, and more
Have Questions?
We’re here to support your professional development.
Contact us at: ODL.education@libraries.ok.gov
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