Testimonials

“I’ve been taking courses at Library Juice Academy since 2024. Since then, I’ve completed seven certificates. I’ve long wanted to pursue education but did not have the means to pursue courses in the conventional manner. Work and family duties provided limited time out of the home to pursue academic endeavours. Library Juice Academy, given their asynchronous learning style, was able to bridge this gap. When my son was sleeping, I was able to do my readings and my assignments during various times of the day and without leaving the home. This setup was essential given my circumstances.

“Having access to leaders in the library field as teachers was an extraordinary opportunity to further my studies while remaining in my city. I still can’t believe that I was able to learn so much through these courses and from top leaders in the field. With professor feedback my confidence was able to grow and now I can see future job opportunities opening.

“One further limitation separate from family and work was the financial costs of furthering your education online. There was no requirement to pay the tuition fees for the certificate up front. Pay as you go, one course at a time, suited my budgetary situation. In 2024, I took my first course without any expectations. Then month per month I completed course after course. After forty-seven courses and seven certificates I was able to carve out a higher position in my chosen field just by working from home in the evenings and weekends all while maintaining the needs of my work and family life. I’m glad to have taken this leap of faith without understanding the full impact until two years later. The decision was mine and if I didn’t jump, I wouldn’t be where I am. Now it’s your turn. All you have to do is start with one course and see where it takes you from there.”

— Aryanna Comodini

“Library Juice Academy’s Certificate in Disability Access and Inclusion gave me more than coursework; it gave me a genuine community of practice. Learning alongside instructors and colleagues from a range of countries and library settings made every course richer and more relevant than I expected.

“What stood out most was the flexibility to tailor the certificate to my own library environment. Each course paired strong theoretical grounding (e.g., legal standards, accessibility best practices, current research) with assignments I could apply directly to my daily work. Regular discussions gave me a window into how colleagues across different institutions were putting the same concepts into practice, which enhanced my understanding of accessibility and helped me challenge gaps in my awareness.

“Instructors Carli Spina and Liz Johns deserve special recognition. Their course design was thoughtful and innovative, and their supportive feedback pushed me to think more critically about how I was applying theory to practice. I’d especially recommend Liz Johns’s Introduction to Universal Design for Learning course to anyone ready to take their understanding of accessibility to the next level. It reframed how I think about “born accessible” design by developing environments and experiences that are inclusive from the start for the full range of communities and groups we serve, rather than retrofitting accessibility after the fact.

“I finished the certificate not just with new knowledge, but with finished projects I could put to immediate use. several of the assignments I completed became the foundation for my library’s accessibility strategic planning.”

– Annie Knight

“The class was rejuvenating. I am still getting great ideas from everyone. I look forward to implementing them.”
-Jillian Lazaridis on Active Learning Strategies

“I am amazed by how much I have learned during the last six months in the XML & RDF Systems Certificate Program, taught by Robert Chavez… Not being a programmer, I was somewhat intimidated by some of the courses (XSLT and SPARQL, specifically). However, Rob presents these topics in such a clear and concise way that I found the majority of the instruction highly digestible. Rob’s plethora of examples are also incredibly helpful. On the occasions when I felt a bit lost or had a question, I found Rob quick to respond with a thorough answer… I would (and have already) recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn more about XML and RDF.”
– Jess Waggoner

“I truly enjoyed this ever-so-useful class. Firstly, the instructor was fantastic. I really appreciated her helpful and encouraging feedback at every turn. I also enjoyed the pace of the course. Finally, the readings were engaging and enlightening, and I truly appreciated the Drobbox of course readings available to all students for download. In short, this course was a valuable experience which will positively affect my professional practice. Thank you to Instructor Robin Hastings and Library Juice Academy!”
– Sara Harrington on Introduction to Project Management

“In 2025, as a new cataloger, and someone who had received my MSLS over 20 years ago, I initially took one Library Juice Academy just to get my “feet wet”. That one class led to another and then another and within 18 months, I had completed the Certificate in Cataloging. The instructors were PHENOMENAL and pushed me just as hard (if not harder) than my graduate school professors. I can’t wait to take more courses!”
– A. Davis (Cataloger/Military AFB Library – DC area)