The Spring 2025 Public Library Academy classes are now open for registration.
All registrations will be processed online using Eventbrite. This system allows you to verify you are registered. You will be notified by e-mail if a class has been cancelled. If any classes are full, you will be able to place your name on a waiting list if you register with an email address.
Please register early to reserve your spot.
Classes are open to staff in public and tribal libraries in Oklahoma.
Spring 2025 Semester
How to Think Like a Librarian*
*Pre-requisite for all other classes
TUES | April 1 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Garland Smith Public Library - Marlow
TUES | April 1 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sapulpa Public Library
Computers and Electronic Resources
WED | April 9 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Tahlequah Public Library
THURS| April 10 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Champion Public Library - Ardmore
Legislation Affecting Public Libraries
TUES | April 16 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hugo Public Library
WED | April 16 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Clinton Public Library
Interpersonal Skills
TUES | April 22 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
J.C. Byers Memorial Library - Cleveland
WED | April 23 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Altus Public Library
Reference and Readers' Advisory
TUES | April 29 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Seminole Public Library
THURS | May 1 | 10:00am – 3:30pm
Elk City Carnegie Library
Current Trends in Libraries
FRI| April 18 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WEBINAR – Open to anyone
This training is open to anyone and will outline the basic appeals of the major genres, providing you with talking points to help customers find new reads in their favorite genre.
Last year's webinar on Trauma-Informed Librarianship will be available on Niche Academy until April 19th. Individuals seeking initial certification only need to watch one Current Trends in Libraries webinar.
Questions? Please email Paige.Harkins@libraries.ok.gov.
The Public Library Academy program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act.
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