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.
Learning Opportunities
Workshops Promoting Early Literacy and School Readiness
Additional resources are available to all libraries and applicants. Register for one of three workshops and learn from early development experts! Trainings will feature insights on early childhood brain development, ready-to-use resources, and community engagement ideas.
Fairview Public Library | Fairview, OK
October 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Belle Isle Library, Metropolitan Library System | Oklahoma City, OK
October 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Zarrow Regional Library, Tulsa City-County Library System | Tulsa, OK
October 14, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Training Spotlight
Booklist Graphic Novels and Manga Showcase
August 18, 1-2 p.m. | School Library Journal
Register for this showcase to hear all about the next best titles in graphic novels and manga worth adding to your shelves!
SLJTeen Live! 2026
August 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | School Library Journal
Join this virtual celebration of the latest stories for teens and tweens and enjoy a fun, informative day of author panels, keynote talks, and more.
Preparing Teens for College Through Academic Library Collaboration
August 20, 12-1 p.m. | Colorado State Library
Register for this "Talking Teen Services" session to explore the various ways to help connect students pursuing higher education with library support.
Library Service for All: Current Trends in Library Programs and Services for Autistic Children and Teens (On-Demand)| Infopeople
This training shares resources that help library staff as they create welcoming and supportive spaces for autistic customers and their families.
Annual Report Training On Demand
Annual Report Training
State Data Coordinator Sadie Bruce walks through each section of the Annual Report, explaining what information is collected and how to complete the report accurately.
Annual Report Software Training
Ryan Patrick of Counting Opinions demonstrates how to use LibPAS to enter, review, and submit your Annual Report data.
Niche Academy Spotlight
In under an hour, these on-demand trainings share how to meet teen customers' needs and build positive connections through engaging programs.
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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