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.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT

How to Be a Children's Librarian and Love It

How to Be a Children’s Librarian and Love is a 60-minute interactive virtual workshop exploring how youth services professionals can reconnect with purpose, prevent burnout, and sustain joy in their work. Through reflection activities, peer discussion, and practical tools, participants learn strategies for maintaining enthusiasm, setting boundaries, and thriving long-term in children’s services.
Guest Presenter: Angela Greer, Children's Services Coordinator, Ouachita Parish Public Library
Cost: Free

19

February, 2026

3:00 PM GMT

LSSC Foundations of Library Service

This course has hit capacity. Please contact libdev@library.la.gov to be added to the waitlist.

Register

26

March, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Showcase Your Library - Using the State Annual report and your library's statistics to showcase your library

Use the hard work you put into collecting your statistics and completing the State Annual Report to show your community why your library is a good investment! This course will cover visual reports available in the new software used for the State Annual Report, benchmarking your library against comparable libraries in the state, comparing and contrasting your library's statistics over the years, and the stories these numbers can tell.
Trainer: Kelly LaRocca, Library Development
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Date/Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:00am – 10:30am

26

March, 2026

3:00 PM GMT

Gale LegalForms: Discover Power of Attorney and Health Directives

Explore how Gale LegalForms from the State Library of Louisiana supports patrons with essential legal documents in this focused Power of Attorney and Health Directives training. Explore the most commonly requested forms, learn best practices for helping patrons understand and complete them accurately, and gain tips for navigating legal requirements. Build confidence in guiding users through these important life‑planning documents and empowering them to take informed action. Register today to strengthen your legal reference skills and help your community access the tools they need!
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times:
Session A: March 26, 2026, 10:00am – 11:15am
Session B: March 26, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:15pm

01

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

HomeworkLA presents Beyond Homework: Career & Technical Education Resources

Explore the career pathways, job readiness tools, certification prep, and technical skill-building resources already included in your HomeworkLA service and learn how to help patrons make the most of them.
Trainer: Ashlenn Wellbrock, tutor.com
Cost: Free
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00am – 10:00am

01

April, 2026

3:00 PM GMT

Language Learning Made Easy with Gale Presents: Udemy

This session showcases Udemy, a powerful platform offering thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, personal development, and more. Learn how to navigate the interface, search for relevant content, and support patrons in accessing high-quality, self-paced content specific to your user’s language learning needs.
Trainer: Tammi Burke, Cengage/ Gale
Cost: Free of charge
Dates/Times: Exact Date TBA
Session A: April 2026, 10:00am - 11:15am
Session B: April 2026, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

07

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Staff Day 2026- Baton Rouge

This event allows the opportunity to participate in a variety of trainings reflective of current library trends while also giving staff the chance to network, share, and learn with peers from across the state. Agenda to be released in early March. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $45.00 per participant
Location:
State Library of Louisiana
701 N 4th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

09

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Staff Day 2026- Ruston

This event allows the opportunity to participate in a variety of trainings reflective of current library trends while also giving staff the chance to network, share, and learn with peers from across the state. Agenda to be released in early March. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $45.00 per participant
Location:
Lincoln Parish Library- Events Center
910 N. Trenton St.
Ruston, LA 71270

14

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

E-government: Louisiana Legal

This session will help you assist your patrons with routine legal inquiries. Some of the  
       topics covered in this session include the following:
                  - Researching LA Revised Statute
                  - Obtaining and amending vital records
                  - Child Custody & Grandparents’ Rights
                  - Heirs’ Property
                  - Labor & Employment Rights
           Trainer: Kirsten Campbell, Louisiana Collection
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:00am – 10:00am

22

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Information Literacy: Combatting Misinformation

Even the most savvy of internet users can find it difficult to sort through the noise and find accurate information today. This session will focus on popular methods for evaluating sources, questions to help identify bias, and fact-checking resources in the time of fake news and A.I. reporting.
Trainer: Addyson Smith, Reference
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00am – 10:30am

22

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

How to Be a Children's Librarian and Love It

How to Be a Children’s Librarian and Love is a 60-minute interactive virtual workshop exploring how youth services professionals can reconnect with purpose, prevent burnout, and sustain joy in their work. Through reflection activities, peer discussion, and practical tools, participants learn strategies for maintaining enthusiasm, setting boundaries, and thriving long-term in children’s services.
Guest Presenter: Angela Greer, Children's Services Coordinator, Ouachita Parish Public Library
Cost: Free

29

April, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Patron Interactions: When to Compliment and When to Document

While customer service is often the name of the game, we also need to know when policies and procedures play an important role in our daily interactions. Join us as we talk about best practices for keeping your patrons smiling but also recognizing when an interaction has escalated and next steps need to be followed. 
Trainer: Brittany Whitfield, Library Development
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:00am – 10:00am

01

May, 2026

2:00 PM GMT

Tech Fest 2026

The new year of Tech Fest is here! Tech Fests past have featured keynote speakers on malware, phishing, security issues, securing networks, networking, hardware, software, and the adoption of new technologies for public libraries. Discussions include consultations with experts in the field, as well as the experiences of library IT staff. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $45.00 per participant
Dates/Time: Friday, May 1, 2026 – 9:30am – 3:30pm – State Library (Baton Rouge) 

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