Join us for a lively conversation featuring the finalists of the 2026 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, where authors will share insights into the inspiration behind their nominated titles, along with details about their research and storytelling processes!

The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works. On this webcast, our expert Mock Newbery panel, the Heavy Medal Award Committee, discusses five of the best books of the year, following the process of the real Committee.

Learn to support early literacy by integrating the science of reading into your elementary library. 6 months of on-demand access beginning January 28, 2026.

Recommended for elementary school librarians serving preK-3rd grade students.

Learn engaging and effective teaching methods to help students develop critical information literacy skills. 6 months of on-demand access beginning January 29, 2026.

This course is most relevant for teacher-librarians in grades 8-12 and early college.

Enhance your work relationships and culture by learning how to approach difficult conversations with confidence. 6 months of on-demand access beginning February 19, 2026.

Recommended for aspiring or current managers, or anyone who needs help with difficult conversations.

Learn practical ways to use AI tools to streamline work at your library in this introductory course.

Recommended for people with new or emerging knowledge about AI in all types of libraries.

Make your library’s impact clear, measurable, and impossible to ignore. 6 months of on-demand access beginning March 3, 2026.

Recommended for librarians and library administration at public, school, and academic libraries.

Join School Library Journal on March 5 for our eight annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for kiddos ages eight through 12. Get a first look at some of the most anticipated new titles for your young readers, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy. 

Strengthen literacy with books your readers already love. 6 months of on-demand access beginning March 11, 2026.

Recommended for school librarians (grades 3-12) and public youth services librarians.

Learn how to support vulnerable patrons with critical mental health first aid.

Recommended for all public-facing library staff.