Public Libraries

Our Public Library LMS:
Delight Patrons and Empower Staff

Q: How does Niche Academy’s pricing work for libraries?

Pricing is based on your library’s service population, not the number of users on the platform. That means you can onboard a new cohort of staff or deliver tutorials to patrons without worrying about hitting a user cap or paying per seat.

Q: Does Niche Academy offer ready-made library training content?

Yes. Your subscription includes access to the Niche Academy Market, a library of tutorials developed by the Niche Academy team and contributed by other subscribers. You can use these existing library training materials as-is, personalize them to fit your library’s needs, or create your own from scratch.

Q: Do we need a dedicated training coordinator to manage the platform?

No. Niche Academy is designed to be manageable for those without a formal training background. The platform is user-friendly and straightforward enough that any staff member with training responsibilities can use it with a minimal learning curve.

Q: Can staff complete training on their own schedule?

Yes. All training on Niche Academy is self-paced, so staff can complete courses when it works for them, no scheduling required. Administrators can still assign training, set due dates, and track completion through the reporting tools.

Smarter Training. Better Service. Stronger Communities. Niche Academy’s library LMS enables your public library to share eResource training, deliver staff learning on essential topics, and promote a positive community and workplace culture with your own private online academies.

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Expand Digital Literacy and Access

Empower patrons with the skills they need in a digital world through self-paced tutorials anyone can follow.

Increase Use of Library Resources

Make it easy for patrons to discover and use your library, e-resources, and databases through embedded “how-to” tutorials, right where they need them.

Power Makerspace Learning and Certification

Streamline equipment training and safety certification so your makerspace runs smoothly and patrons can create with confidence.

Save Staff Time While Serving More People

Niche Academy handles the repetitive “how do I?” questions with clear, self-serve tutorials, freeing staff to focus on higher-value interactions and personalized service.

Extend Library Services Beyond Your Walls

Serve community members no matter where they are, on any device.

Strengthen Community Connections

Build trust and engagement through education. Highlight local programs and support community initiatives. Your library goes beyond books; it’s a vital community partner.

Create Training with Limited Time and Resources

Deliver high-quality training fast. Assign courses and roll out consistent staff training without needing additional staff.

Track Progress and Improve Performance

See who’s completed training, where they’re getting stuck, and how your team is improving over time.

Standardize Training and Stay Compliant

Keep every staff member on the same page with consistent training across the entire organization.

Streamline Onboarding and Reduce Turnover

Give staff a structured, self-paced onboarding experience that introduces your library’s culture, systems, and expectations from day one.

Preserve Institutional Knowledge and Processes

Record key workflows, policies, and procedures so essential knowledge doesn’t disappear with staff changes.

Empower Growth and Well-Being

Invest in your public library staff to build stronger, more effective teams that feel supported and stay motivated.

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Any Questions?

Looking to see whether Niche Academy is right for your public library? We’ll answer some frequently asked questions here.

What makes Niche Academy different from a general-purpose LMS?

Most LMS platforms are built for corporate training and then adapted for everyone else. Niche Academy was built specifically for libraries and mission-driven organizations, which means the features, ready-made tutorial content, and pricing model are all designed around how libraries work, not tacked on as an afterthought.

How does Niche Academy’s pricing work for libraries?

Pricing is based on the size of your library rather than per-seat licensing, so costs stay predictable as your staff and community grow. Start a free trial or contact us for a quote tailored to your library.

Does Niche Academy offer ready-made library training content?

Yes. Niche Academy includes a growing library of ready-made tutorials covering popular e-resources, library skills, and workplace topics—all of which you can assign as-is or customize to reflect your library’s services and terminology.

Do we need a dedicated training coordinator to manage the platform?

No. Niche Academy is designed to be easy to manage without a dedicated trainer. Assigning tutorials, tracking completion, and updating content are simple enough to fit into the workflows your team already has.

Can staff complete training on their own schedule?

Yes. Training is self-paced and available on any device, so staff can complete assigned tutorials whenever it fits their schedule—and their progress is saved automatically.

Trusted by Thousands of Libraries and Nonprofits

Gina Robinson, California Libraries Learn

Niche Academy is an incredibly easy-to-use platform that has streamlined our training process. It’s intuitive for both administrators and learners, making it simple to get others up to speed and confident enough to create their own trainings.

What really sets it apart is its flexibility. We can upload a wide range of content types, which gives us the freedom to build trainings that fit our exact needs.

The reporting tools are also a great feature—they give us the data we need for tracking progress and completing grant reports efficiently. Overall, Niche Academy has been a powerful and adaptable solution for our organization.

- Gina Robinson, Senior Project Coordinator - Technology, California Libraries Learn (CALL)