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.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
EBSCO Webinars
Calling all library staff—check out these quick and easy trainings from EBSCO! Whether you're new to the databases or just looking for a refresher, take this chance to get to know Explora and EBSCOhost. Please register in advance.
Meet the New EBSCOhost
March 18, 1 p.m.
Learn how to get the most from EBSCOhost databases such as Academic Search Premier, Business Source Elite, MEDLINE, and MasterFILE Complete. Explore the latest feature releases, improvements in accessibility, and more.
EBSCO Experience Manager (EEM) & EBSCOadmin Overview for Administrators
April 1, 1 p.m.
Learn how to get the most from EBSCOhost databases such as Academic Search Premier, Business Source Elite, MEDLINE, and MasterFILE Complete. Explore the latest feature releases, improvements in accessibility, and more.
Training Spotlight
Modernizing a Small Library on a Small Budget: Systems, Culture, and Community in Year One (Nebraska Library Commission)
March 18, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Learn how one small library with limited resources implemented large-scale improvements without increasing its budget. This case study is perfect for small libraries seeking to build momentum.
The Power of One: Navigating a Single-Person or Small Technical Services Department (Georgia Library Association)
March 18, 1-2 p.m.
Whether it's through tips on navigating usage reports, automating workflows, or finding a virtual community, this session offers insights to help smaller teams stay grounded and effective in a challenging but rewarding space.
Intellectual Freedom & Academic Libraries: How Can the Office for Intellectual Freedom Help? (ALA/ACRL)
March 24, 1-2 p.m.
Discover case assistance and educational materials provided by the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom to help libraries navigate any challenges to academic or intellectual freedom in spaces of learning.
Conscientious, Humble, and Stuck: Why Libraries Struggle to Market Themselves, Show Their Value, and Ask for Resources (ASERL)
March 30, 1-2 p.m.
This episode unpacks the six cultural traits that shape how libraries communicate—and why those same traits often hold them back from telling their story boldly, visibly, and developing strategies that get results.
Niche Academy Spotlight
These short, on-demand trainings offer support for libraries strengthening their team dynamic, volunteer base, and marketing plans.
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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