Transparent Language

Better serve your patrons with free language courses for library professionals.

Build practical language skills for real library interactions with free beginner courses in American Sign Language, French, and Spanish. Recommended for all librarians, library staff, and volunteers.

 

free language courses for librarians

 

Spanish for Library Professionals

Learn practical Spanish phrases and conversation skills for common library interactions. Perfect for front desk staff, circulation teams, and anyone working directly with Spanish-speaking patrons.

11 units 77 lessons Beginner Level

What you'll learn

Unit 1: Issuing library cards
Unit 2: Discussing library resources
Unit 3: Finding library materials
Unit 4: Checking out and returning materials
Unit 5: Using library computers and printers
Unit 6: Accessing e-resources
Unit 7: Discussing adult programs
Unit 8: Discussing book clubs
Unit 9: Summer reading programs
Unit 10: Storytime
Unit 11: Explaining library policies
Explore in more detail Spanish course for librarians 1

French for Library Professionals

Learn practical French phrases and conversation skills for common library interactions. Perfect for front desk staff, circulation teams, and anyone working directly with French-speaking patrons.

11 units 76 lessons Beginner Level

What you'll learn

Unit 1: Issuing library cards
Unit 2: Discussing library resources
Unit 3: Finding library materials
Unit 4: Checking out and returning materials
Unit 5: Using library computers and printers
Unit 6: Accessing e-resources
Unit 7: Discussing adult programs
Unit 8: Discussing book clubs
Unit 9: Summer reading programs
Unit 10: Storytime
Unit 11: Explaining library policies
Explore in more detail French for Librarians Course-3

Survival ASL for Librarians

Learn essential American Sign Language signs for library settings so you can communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. Created in partnership with the ASL experts at Signing Savvy.

5 units 28 lessons Beginner Level

What you'll learn

  • Greet patrons and show them around the library
  • Fingerspell your name and unknown signs using the manual alphabet
  • Sign common library services like books, digital materials, and internet
  • Communicate about finding, checking out, and returning materials
ASL course for librarians on desktop and mobile app