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Library courses can help you learn cataloging, reference services, information literacy, and digital resource management. You can build skills in research techniques, data organization, and community outreach. Many courses introduce tools like integrated library systems and online databases, that support managing collections and providing access to information.

Popular Library Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, Program Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Interweaving Tables, References, and Links in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integration, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, OpenAI, Scalability, AI Integrations, Embeddings, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Data Integration, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, File Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Google Gemini, AI literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Drive: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Cloud Storage, Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Data Sharing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Duke University

    Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Natural Language Processing, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Literacy, Language Learning, Language Competency, Writing and Editing, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Backend Web Development with Go: Build an E-Manual Server

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Web Servers, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Go (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Data Access, Web Development Tools, Database Application

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular library courses

  • Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python: Coursera
  • Interweaving Tables, References, and Links in Excel: Coursera
  • LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions: Coursera
  • APIs Explorer: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Google Drive: Getting Started: Google Cloud
  • Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs): Duke University
  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud

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