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The State Library fosters the ongoing professional development of library staff throughout the state, enabling them to be well-informed and competent to provide superior services to their constituencies. 

Current Classes Offered (PDF)

The above link is a listing of the current State Library classes being offered for Fall 2024. Library staff must register to participate in these classes. Please register for classes using a separate email for each registrant.

On Demand Classes (Word file)

Libraries can request an on-demand class. For more information or to request a class, please email us at libdev@library.la.gov or call (225) 342-4931.

View list of courses

Library Support Staff Certification

The State Library of Louisiana is a course provider approved by the ALA-APA to offer courses in the Library Support Staff Certification Program.

For more information on the national certification program, visit http://ala-apa.org/lssc/

For more information about the Louisiana courses, visit LSSC Courses.