Participants will:

  • Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
  • Learn about the basics of collection development and resources they can use to help with collection development.
  • Explore different approaches to library programming and program development
  • Consider different methods of library outreach and how to apply it in their specific context. 
Estimated Course Length: 1 hour
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: June 14, 2023



Participants will:

  • Understand the major physical, emotional, and mental developmental milestones of children from birth to age six and reflect on how that might influence library services, space, and policy;
  • Learn about library services for young children and consider how your library’s services best support their needs;
  • Learn about different kinds of library programming for young children.
Estimated Course Length: 1 hour
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: July 25, 2023


Participants will:

  • Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
  • Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
  • Understand the major physical, emotional, and mental developmental milestones of school-age children and reflect on how that might influence library services, space, and policy
  • Learn about different kinds of library programming for school-age children
  • Learn about library services for school-age children and consider how your library’s services best support their needs
Estimated Course Length: 1 hour
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: September 1, 2023