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We offer specialist online training designed around the everyday challenges of library work. Whether you're developing staff in public libraries or high schools, our practical courses build the skills and confidence your team needs. We also bring our proven approach to the non-profit sector through our Reading for Wellbeing programs for staff and volunteers.
- 11 courses
- 3 sectors
- 2,800+ staff trained
- From £35 per place
Public Library Training
Boost your library’s impact with online training at every level, from frontline teams to strategic managers. Build skills in core areas such as book merchandising and readers' advisory, or explore newer approaches to observation research, audience development and reading for wellbeing.
Merchandising Library Shelves
Adapt retail techniques to boost performance and help readers make new discoveries.
Talking with Patrons about Books
What do you say when someone asks you for a good read?
Dynamic Readers’ Advisory
Understanding what readers need is the basis for a fresh approach to connecting with your patrons.
Creating Powerful Displays
This course will give library displays some new bite!
Managing First Impressions
Learn to see through your patrons' eyes!
Observation Research
Use these techniques to get beyond a familiar workspace to what your patrons actually see and do.
Engaging Reading Audiences
Explore a wide range of ideas to broaden the reach and appeal of your library to your reading community.
Reading for Wellbeing: Library-based
This course is designed for library staff who want to use reading to support people facing life's challenges.
High School Library Training
Revitalize your school library with our interactive training courses designed for high school librarians. Learn to create welcoming environments, Engage Students in Reading, and effectively merchandise your book collections. Our courses offer downloadable materials, personal feedback, and practical activities tailored for different age groups. Start anytime and transform your library into a central learning hub for your students.
Community Reading Workers
Getting lost in a good read is calming. It distances you from everyday stress and can give you a break from the instant demands of social media. This induction course was developed in the UK to give Community Reading Workers the skills to introduce reading for wellbeing to a wide range of people they work with. It has been used in health and wellbeing support, community centers and charities for homeless people and survivors of domestic abuse. The course will develop your confidence and resources to work with a wide range of people, whether they think of themselves as readers or not.
