WebJunction’s Foundational ABLE and SABLE Courses
1-16-2026 – Webjunction change:
“Please note the LiFT project is reimaging the ABLE courses, and the ABLE 9 The Reference Interview, ABLE 10 Evaluating Reference Sources and ABLE 11 Basic Reference Sources will be closed for enrollment as of January 1, 2026 with already enrolled learners having access until January 31, 2026.”
This page will be deleted February 2, 2026 pn
WebJunction’s Collection Development Sequence – 9 LEUS
WebJunction has some free online courses to help libraries with basic skill development in foundational library topics. Their Collection Development Sequence can be taken on your own time. Create a log in for WebJunction to get started.
ABLE 1: Collection Development Basics = 1 LEU
ABLE 2: Collection Development Policy = 2 LEUs
ABLE 3: Building a Collection = 2 LEUs
ABLE 4: Collection Maintenance = 2 LEUs
SABLE 5: Merchandizing = 2 LEUs
WebJunction’s Technical Services Sequence – 10 LEUS
WebJunction has some free online courses to help libraries with basic skill development in foundational library topics. Their Technical Services Sequence can be taken on your own time. Create a log in for WebJunction to get started.
SABLE 5: Introduction to Technical Services and Catalog Records = 2 LEUs
SABLE 6: Introduction to Subject Headings = 3 LEUs
SABLE 7: Introduction to Dewey Classification = 3 LEUs
SABLE 8: Introduction to MARC Cataloging = 2 LEUs
WebJunction’s Public Services Sequence – 9 LEUS
WebJunction has some free online courses to help libraries with basic skill development in foundational library topics. Their Public Services Sequence can be taken on your own time. Create a log in for WebJunction to get started.
ABLE 9: The Reference Interview = 2 LEUs
ABLE 10: Evaluating Reference Sources = 2 LEUs
ABLE 11: Basic Reference Sources = 3 LEUs
ABLE 12: Ethics and Public Service = 2 LEUs