2025-26 Continuing Education
Listed below are classes that will be offered by the State Library of Louisiana from December 2025 to 2026
Please note event registration conditions to ensure easy and problem-free participation.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT
Estate Planning with Gale LegalForms for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale LegalForms can help patrons confidently navigate the estate planning process. In this session, you'll explore the legal forms and resources available for creating essential documents, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and more. Learn how your library can connect patrons with trusted tools to help them plan for the future. Join us to see how Gale LegalForms can support your community's legal information needs.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT
Let’s Get LYRC-al! – What are the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards?
Learn all the ins and outs of the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards Program and how you can get free promotional materials to best implement this program at your library or school.
Trainer: Jamie Hebert, Center for the Book
Cost: Free of charge
Date/Times:
Session A: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Session B: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Session C: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT
Partnerships that Work: Building Sustainable School and Community Connections Through Public Library Outreach
Strong partnerships between public libraries and schools do not happen by accident—they are built through intentional outreach, consistent communication, and a shared commitment to student success. This webinar explores how public libraries can move beyond one-time visits and create meaningful, long-term collaborations that benefit students, educators, families, and communities. Participants will learn strategies for initiating partnerships, building trust with educators and administrators, and developing sustainable outreach practices that strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities for impact.
Trainer: Angela Greer, Children’s Service Coordinator, Ouachita Parish Public
Library
Cost: Free of charge
Rescheduled Date:
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m
Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
The Next Chapter of Community Engagement
Curious about ways to get and keep your library in the community mix? You will leave this class with a refreshed look on community as well as clear steps on forming long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships that inform your library's work and expand access to and for those you serve.
Trainer: Celise Reech- Harper, Director, Rapides Parish
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
Exploring Gale Presents: Udemy – On-Demand Learning for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale Presents: Udemy empowers your library to support lifelong learning, career development, and personal enrichment. In this session, you'll explore the features and functionality of this on-demand learning platform and see how patrons can access thousands of expert-led courses covering topics such as communication, leadership, design tools, career readiness, and personal development. We'll walk through the learner experience, highlight key features, and share best practices. Whether you're new to the resource or looking for a refresher, you'll leave with practical ideas for connecting learners of all backgrounds with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT
Estate Planning with Gale LegalForms for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale LegalForms can help patrons confidently navigate the estate planning process. In this session, you'll explore the legal forms and resources available for creating essential documents, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and more. Learn how your library can connect patrons with trusted tools to help them plan for the future. Join us to see how Gale LegalForms can support your community's legal information needs.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT
Let’s Get LYRC-al! – What are the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards?
Learn all the ins and outs of the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards Program and how you can get free promotional materials to best implement this program at your library or school.
Trainer: Jamie Hebert, Center for the Book
Cost: Free of charge
Date/Times:
Session A: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Session B: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Session C: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT
Partnerships that Work: Building Sustainable School and Community Connections Through Public Library Outreach
Strong partnerships between public libraries and schools do not happen by accident—they are built through intentional outreach, consistent communication, and a shared commitment to student success. This webinar explores how public libraries can move beyond one-time visits and create meaningful, long-term collaborations that benefit students, educators, families, and communities. Participants will learn strategies for initiating partnerships, building trust with educators and administrators, and developing sustainable outreach practices that strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities for impact.
Trainer: Angela Greer, Children’s Service Coordinator, Ouachita Parish Public
Library
Cost: Free of charge
Rescheduled Date:
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m
Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
The Next Chapter of Community Engagement
Curious about ways to get and keep your library in the community mix? You will leave this class with a refreshed look on community as well as clear steps on forming long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships that inform your library's work and expand access to and for those you serve.
Trainer: Celise Reech- Harper, Director, Rapides Parish
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
Exploring Gale Presents: Udemy – On-Demand Learning for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale Presents: Udemy empowers your library to support lifelong learning, career development, and personal enrichment. In this session, you'll explore the features and functionality of this on-demand learning platform and see how patrons can access thousands of expert-led courses covering topics such as communication, leadership, design tools, career readiness, and personal development. We'll walk through the learner experience, highlight key features, and share best practices. Whether you're new to the resource or looking for a refresher, you'll leave with practical ideas for connecting learners of all backgrounds with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT
Estate Planning with Gale LegalForms for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale LegalForms can help patrons confidently navigate the estate planning process. In this session, you'll explore the legal forms and resources available for creating essential documents, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and more. Learn how your library can connect patrons with trusted tools to help them plan for the future. Join us to see how Gale LegalForms can support your community's legal information needs.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Any date
26
August, 2026
2:00 PM GMT
LSSC Supervision and Management
This course will focus on supervision and management themes, including personnel employment laws, staff development planning, policies and procedures, short and long-range planning, managing interpersonal relationships, staff evaluation, basic marketing concepts, budgeting, and team building. There will be assignments and opportunities for interaction. This course may be taken in conjunction with LSSC or as a standalone.
Trainer: Kelly LaRocca, Associate State Librarian, and Giovanni Tairov, Deputy State Librarian
Cost: $200.00 per participant for Louisiana public library staff | $300.00 for others
24
September, 2026
2:00 PM GMT
LSSC Introduction to Library Technology
This course introduces the basics of library technology. General technology concepts will be explained in relation to their use and applicability to the library field. The course will consist of 10 weekly webinars with homework assignments, readings, a project, and a final exam. This fulfills a required competency for the LSSC program, although anyone can take the course. All activities will be online. It is required that the students have basic computer skills including the ability to use email, search the Web, save a file, open a file, attach a file, use MS Word, and search a library catalog.
Trainer: Riley Bordelon, Information Technology and Brittany Whitfield, Library Development
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for Louisiana public library staff | $300.00 for others
14
October, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
Exploring Gale Presents: Udemy – On-Demand Learning for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale Presents: Udemy empowers your library to support lifelong learning, career development, and personal enrichment. In this session, you'll explore the features and functionality of this on-demand learning platform and see how patrons can access thousands of expert-led courses covering topics such as communication, leadership, design tools, career readiness, and personal development. We'll walk through the learner experience, highlight key features, and share best practices. Whether you're new to the resource or looking for a refresher, you'll leave with practical ideas for connecting learners of all backgrounds with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
21
October, 2026
2:00 PM GMT
Partnerships that Work: Building Sustainable School and Community Connections Through Public Library Outreach
Strong partnerships between public libraries and schools do not happen by accident—they are built through intentional outreach, consistent communication, and a shared commitment to student success. This webinar explores how public libraries can move beyond one-time visits and create meaningful, long-term collaborations that benefit students, educators, families, and communities. Participants will learn strategies for initiating partnerships, building trust with educators and administrators, and developing sustainable outreach practices that strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities for impact.
Trainer: Angela Greer, Children’s Service Coordinator, Ouachita Parish Public
Library
Cost: Free of charge
Rescheduled Date:
Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m
22
October, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
Get Ready for iREAD 2027: Reading Expands Our Universe
Join us for an re-introduction to iREAD, the summer reading program selected for Louisiana libraries! iREAD team members will introduce themselves, highlight the upcoming year's theme, and walk participants through accessing and downloading the summer reading manual.
Trainer: iREAD Team and Addyson Smith, Library Development
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
10
November, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
E-Government: Family Resources
This webinar will help you assist your patrons in identifying online resources that benefit the growth, development, and well-being of children and young families.
Topics covered in this session are the following:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- The WIC Program
- Child Support Enforcement
- Housing Assistance
- Utility Assistance
Trainer: Kirsten Campbell, Louisiana Collection
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Dates/Times: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
12
November, 2026
4:00 PM GMT
Estate Planning with Gale LegalForms for Louisiana Libraries
Discover how Gale LegalForms can help patrons confidently navigate the estate planning process. In this session, you'll explore the legal forms and resources available for creating essential documents, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and more. Learn how your library can connect patrons with trusted tools to help them plan for the future. Join us to see how Gale LegalForms can support your community's legal information needs.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
18
November, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
The Next Chapter of Community Engagement
Curious about ways to get and keep your library in the community mix? You will leave this class with a refreshed look on community as well as clear steps on forming long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships that inform your library's work and expand access to and for those you serve.
Trainer: Celise Reech- Harper, Director, Rapides Parish
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
01
December, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
Do You Want to Build a Program?
From designing a program your community will enjoy, to giving your program a name or description, programming can be rough. This webinar will present tips and tricks for creating, implementing, and promoting programs at your library!
Trainer: Brittany Whitfield, Library Development
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Dates/Times: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00am
03
December, 2026
4:00 PM GMT
Confident Is Not the Same as Correct: Practical methods of evaluating AI-generated information
AI tools often sound confident and polished, but that's no guarantee they're right. This session gives public librarians practical ways to evaluate AI-generated content.
Trainer:, Giovanni Tairov, Deputy State Librarian
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Dates/Times: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
08
December, 2026
3:00 PM GMT
Library Services for the Justice Involved
This webinar will discuss the foundations for understanding the carceral environment, carceral facilities in Louisiana, and the guidelines/constraints for carceral libraries. The presentation will provide suggestions for how to build relationships with local jail facilities.
Trainer: Michele Jones, Institutions
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Dates/Times: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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