Learn with NoveList

Training that transforms the patron experience

Staff development with a book and library focus

Every time your library staff interacts with a community member, it's an opportunity to showcase the library and create a lasting connection to that user. Staff are the most valuable resource at the library. It's critical to provide ongoing professional development training.

NoveList courses are taught by experts with extensive professional experience. Whether your goal is to increase visitors, expand circulation, or provide top-notch book recommendations to readers, we have a professional development course to help you reach your goals, in a format that works for you. 

Staff Access Subscription

The most cost-effective option to train all staff. This format provides access for all staff members to more than 20 courses totaling 45 hours of learning. Staff can access courses that interest them based on their schedule. Staff also get immediate access to new courses as they are launched. This option is perfect for getting new staff up to speed quickly.

Live Group Workshops

This is the perfect choice for in-person or virtual staff development days, meetings, retreats, pre-conference sessions, and more. Learn with NoveList live group workshops are interactive, engaging, and wonderful for team building.

Individual Courses 

This option is for individual staff members or libraries looking to take a single course on a topic of interest. Courses can be completed based on staff schedules and availability. Group rates are available for the purchase of three or more seats.

To see all our course and format options, visit learnwithnovelist.com.

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“The workshops were wonderful and we had great feedback from staff. The training has helped us re-think our readers’ advisory services and generated an increased interest in and promotion of readers’ advisory at all levels.”

— Linda Stevens, Harris County Library

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Interested in learning more?

Contact us to discuss your library’s needs. We’ll put together a plan that is right for you. Fees are dependent on the number of hours of training provided and topics requested. Additional services can also be customized to your needs, so please ask about other ways we can help you. 

Email novelist@ebsco.com to get started. 

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