Library Juice Academy

For a lot of us, June 30 is the end of our fiscal year.

If you have training budget left that you need to spend, let's talk! We can help you purchase customized bundles of course seats in any amount, at a discount.

Email us: inquiries @ libraryjuiceacademy . com

Join us (via Library Juice Connections) for a conversation on building future-ready library workforce across generations

More info and registration: https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/building-competencies-across-a-multigenerational-library-workforce/

Good news, friends!

We're adding two courses to the May lineup!

"Introduction to AI and Metadata: Uses with Library Data"
Embark on a comprehensive 4-week journey into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intersection with metadata in library environments.
https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/356-introduction-to-ai-and-metadata-uses-with-library-data/

"Linked Data & Libraries"
Learn how to enrich and expand library metadata and cataloging data, adding data from established authoritative sources and at-large, general web resources, following guidelines of the Programme for Cooperative Cataloging
https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/280-real-world-objects-linked-data-in-library-metadata-cataloging/

Join us as we explore how to create a future-ready library workforce across generations. From workforce planning and global competency benchmarks to mentoring, culture, and skills transfer, this session will dive into the strategies that keep teams agile, connected, and ready for anything.

Learn more and register: https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/building-competencies-across-a-multigenerational-library-workforce/

We learned something interesting at the Texas Library Association conference, where we had a booth staffed by one of our instructors, who is Texan and a DEI specialist.

A barrier that some people face who want to sign up for our classes, especially in states that are hostile to DEI and skeptical of the library community, is fear of being monitored and suspected of being “woke.” This is a real thing in environments that have become hostile to library values. So we want to take some steps to address this.

One key thing is to allow for anonymous enrollment. You will still need to give us a unique, personal email address, but you can enroll using any pseudonym that you want, and you don’t have to use your work address.

Another thing we will do is allow you to specify what information we can share with your employer about your enrollment and participation if asked. By default, we keep your forum contributions and other information private.

We would also like to ask for your help regarding messaging that your employer can use to justify paying for our classes, in cases where the expense might be challenged. What are the pain points or things that we need to clarify and emphasize? What is the best format for sharing this information and making it usable?

We realize that for some customers this may seem like an odd set of concerns, especially for those coming from academic libraries. Many of our customers, though, are public librarians in red states and rural communities, and we are finding that these issues are very real. We want to reach out and support librarians in these environments as much as we can, and we welcome your suggestions.

https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/addressing-the-red-state-challenge/

Recording available: "Future-Ready Librarians: Global Frameworks, Asian Context"

Helen Chan and Namtip Wipawin in conversation on global and national frameworks shaping librarianship in Asia, how international competency standards intersect with local practices, and firsthand insights from these leaders at the forefront of professional development in the library world.

https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/future-ready-librarians-global-frameworks-asian-context/

Hello friends! We'll be at Louisiana Library Association 2026 come say hi!

We'll have course discounts, and special offers on books from Library Juice Press & Litwin Books, LLC

Do we know anybody in Sydney, Australia?

We are going to be at Australian Library and Information Association and we are looking for a little on-the-ground help.

Basically this would mean receiving some books for us and helping us get them to the venue, and generally advising us and maybe showing us around. We would provide compensation. If you're interested, contact inquiries [at] libraryjuiceacademy. com

Upcoming Course: "Introduction to Archives Administration and Management"
Feb. 2 - March 15

With an increase in demand for access to primary sources and a trend toward LAM convergence, librarians are now more often responsible for the management and administration of archival materials. This course provides a gentle introduction to archival methods and best practices to better equip librarians without previous specialized training to care for this kind of material.

Learn more and register: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/017-introduction-to-archives-administration-and-management/

Upcoming Course: "Introduction to Book Indexing"
Feb. 2 - March 15

The purpose of the course is to prepare you for a career as an indexer—whether you wish to be one full-time or as a supplement to your library career.

Learn More & Register: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/057-introduction-to-book-indexing/