Learning Center
Connect with training and development resources for all library staff. Find online courses, events, and webinars to help you earn CEUs.
To request a GPLS Learning Center account, please contact your library system’s learning administrator or submit a helpdesk ticket to [email protected].
For questions the Learning Center, contact [email protected].
Niche Academy – Courses & Webinars
Connect to archived webinars and self-paced courses through the GPLS Learning Center on Niche Academy. Find engaging content from GPLS-hosted events as well as library vendors. You can earn certificates for completing courses.
You can also access the GPLS Professional Collection of ebooks and electronic resource library materials available through the Learning Center. Access hundreds of fully-downloadable titles specifically related to current library industry best practices and conversations.
Browse the GPLS Professional Collection
New users will need to register for an account.
Request a Niche Academy account
Learn with Novelist
Grow in your skills as you work with readers, provide good customer service, and promote your libraries. Access dozens of courses and hours of learning taught by experts in the library field. The courses are self-paced. Some courses are very short, others are longer. All the courses are interactive and fun! You can earn badges and certificates for completion.
Each library system can assign up to 5 staff members at a time to the training platform. Group viewing is an option and encouraged. For questions regarding NoveList access, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Percipio – Professional & Leadership Development
This online experience platform has over 180,000 courses, videos, and books with an extensive catalog in IT, business and leadership skills, and compliance training. Watch expert-driven video courses, read and listen to thousands of books from industry-leading technology publishers, or attend live sessions.
New users will need to register.
Request a Percipio account
Get the Skillsoft Percipio app
Use georgialibraries as your site name to get started!
WebJunction
Library-specific courses and webinars available for free through the generous support of OCLC and state library agencies.
WebJunction also offers a variety of valuable resources for library support staff through LiFT, Library Foundational Training. LiFT courses were created to address the training needs of predominantly non-degreed library staff who are new to their current position, or new to working in libraries.
