Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We understand that you might have some questions about the Librarians Teach curriculum and professional development. Here are the answers to the most common ones we hear, and you can always contact us directly if your question isn’t answered here.
General Questions
Librarians Teach is an online marketplace that is just for school librarians. We sell curriculum and online professional development that is by librarians and for librarians. Our customers are school library media specialists, teacher-librarians, school librarians, and other library staff in elementary or secondary schools.
We partner with certified school librarians with years of experience who create and publish their curriculum and professional expertise.
For curriculum products, no, your access does not expire.
All Librarians Teach curriculum products comes with a perpetual, one-user license. You can use that item for all of the classes you teach and all of the libraries you work in. You cannot share your purchases with anyone else.
For example, if you travel to 2 or more school libraries, you can use all of your purchases in every school you teach in. If you share a school with another teacher-librarian, then you both need to purchase a license to use the materials.
For online professional development courses, it depends on the course.
When purchasing most of our professional development courses, you receive a perpetual, one-user license. Some courses, however, must be renewed each year. Check the specific course’s listing, or your school district’s contract for full details.
You may NOT share your account login or purchases with anyone. You may NOT share, transfer, distribute, rent, or sell access to any product or course to someone else. See our Site Terms of Use for full details and more information.
Classroom teachers often get a teacher’s manual or a scope and sequence to tell them what to teach and in what order. If you would like the same convenience, you can purchase one of our curriculum bundles.
The Elementary K-5 Library Lessons Bundle provides enough lessons for 36 weeks of library lessons for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Click here for more information about how the Elementary Bundle works as an all-in-one curriculum solution.
Librarians Teach was founded in 2019 by Collette Jakubowicz and Cari White, two certified teacher-librarians who wanted school librarians to have access to standards-based, engaging curriculum.
In 2021, we started creating curriculum bundles for librarians and districts to purchase an easy to use, “starter curriculum” that they could build on. We can also help you create a personalized curriculum based on your schools’ needs, grade levels, and class schedule. Contact us to schedule a free consult.
We have since added online courses to support librarians’ professional learning and development. Learn more on our About Us page.
School and District Purchase Questions
Yes, absolutely!
We gladly work with school and districts who want to support their school library program through the school budget. You can download our W-9 Form here.
We can also help you create a personalized curriculum based on your schools’ needs, grade levels, and library class schedule. Contact us to schedule a free consult.
Every curriculum product in the Librarians Teach shop is aligned to the U.S. National Common Core Standards and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Learner Standards.
All curriculum products include a free preview as well, so you will know what you are getting before buying.
For more information about the quality standards, see the Why Shop with Us page.
The Elementary Library Lesson Plan Bundle provides 36 weeks of school library curriculum for kindergarten through 5th grade students. Find out more about the bundle and how to use it at this link.
You can also add Pre-Kindergarten lessons for a more comprehensive elementary library curriculum package.
Yes! We have lessons and materials for up to 12th grade, and are actively adding more secondary library materials.
We know that secondary libraries are more likely to be collaborating with subject area teachers. In addition to research and inquiry lessons, we also offer signs, bulletin boards, reading promotion programs, and advocacy materials.
See all Middle School Library products, and High School Library products.
Online Professional Development Questions
Definitely yes!
We specialize in practical, hands-on professional learning that is applicable to your library lessons tomorrow. Our courses offer how-to videos, handouts, templates, and other materials to help you practice and implement new strategies for your school library program.
Our online professional development courses are taught by certified teacher-librarians and experts with many years of teaching experience. Some course teachers are practicing school librarians in the United States, while others are retired and ready to share their expertise and advice with the next generation of library professionals!
It depends on the course…but usually not.
When purchasing most of our professional development courses, you receive a perpetual, one-user license. Some courses, however, must be renewed each year. Check the specific course’s listing, or your school district’s contract for full details.
You may NOT share your account with anyone. You may NOT share, transfer, distribute, rent, or sell access to any course to someone else. See our Site Terms of Use for full details and more information.
The Librarians Teach online courses may be completed for Continuing Education credits or units for teacher-librarians and educators who must complete professional development hours.
A course completion certificate is provided for all finished courses, and it includes most of the information needed to submit to your school, district, or U.S. state.
We are working to become an approved provider of professional development and continuing education hours in some U.S. states.
Curriculum Subscription Questions
It depends on which Curriculum Subscription you have.
Librarians Teach Monthly Subscriptions include $15 in store credit each month, and it never expires. Your store credit is rolled over from month to month to use at any time.
Curriculum Pro Annual Subscriptions include store credit that expires 15 months after your purchase or renewal date. The annual subscription is no longer available for new customers.
The Curriculum Pro Annual Subscription is closed at this time, and we have no plans to offer it for sale in the future.
While we strive to meet the needs of all of our customers, you may decide that a Curriculum Subscription isn’t right for you. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
If you cancel your Curriculum Subscription, you will lose your current discount!
You can still purchase store credit at full price.
Your Librarians Teach account also remains active so you can access your previous purchases. You can continue making purchases from the marketplace, even if you don’t have a subscription.
e.g. You subscribed to the Curriculum Pro Annual Subscription in June 2022 at $185/year to get $200 store credit each year. You cancelled in May 2025.
You can still login to the Librarians Teach marketplace to use up your unexpired store credit and purchase more curriculum products with a debit or credit card. Your school or district can also purchase additional store credit for you to use.
To cancel your subscription:
1. Login to to your Librarians Teach account.
2. Click the Subscription tab on the left.
3. Then, click the Cancel button.
As long as you remain an active subscriber, with no lapse, your rate will never increase. Your subscription price and terms remain the same unless you cancel.
However, the Curriculum Pro Annual Subscription is no longer available, so if you cancel, you will lose the discount you receive on curriculum store credit.
If you cancel your Librarians Teach Monthly Subscription, you will lose any past discounts you received on curriculum store credit.