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LJ in collaboration with UT Austin
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LJ and UT Austin

Coming September 2026

A FREE FIVE-PART MASTERCLASS sharing the conversations, lessons, and ideas that continue to shape library work.

About the Masterclass

Library work is constantly evolving.  Every day brings new questions, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference. Some of the most valuable lessons come from doing the work itself, and too often, they never make it past the person who learned them.

Voices Shaping the Profession brings together Dr. R. David Lankes, The Bowden Professor of Librarianship at The University of Texas at Austin, and an extraordinary lineup of Library Journal Movers & Shakers to share the experiences, ideas, and hard-earned insights that continue to shape libraries today.

 This free masterclass is our thank you to the profession as Library Journal celebrates 150 years, and our way of helping those lessons reach the people who will build what's next.

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Inspiring conversations
with leaders and changemakers

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CEU credit from
The University of Texas at Austin

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Real-world insights on today's
most important topics

 
Who its for

checkmark  Library workers at every stage of their career

checkmark  Students and emerging professionals

checkmark  Library leaders and decision makers

checkmark  Anyone who believes in the power of libraries


What to expect

📆 A five-part masterclass

⏩ On-demand viewing

💡 Practical ideas you can use right away

🎁 A free resource for the entire profession

Be among the first

Voices Shaping the Profession will be available in September 2026. Register now for early access and be the first to know when dates and additional details are announced. 

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For 150 years, Library Journal has been a trusted source of ideas, information, and connection.
This is our way of saying thank you — and looking ahead, together.