Training Sessions

The Interior Library offers regular training sessions to introduce Department of the Interior employees and others to its services and to the information sources it makes available, either on employees' desktops or in person. Training sessions are presented via webinar.

Additional training sessions will be posted as they are scheduled. Please check this page regularly for changes or updates.

To register for a future training session, please use our Training Session Registration Form. If the registration form does not work at your location, you may use the Library's contact form. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Interior Library by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-5815

Please note that due to Section 508 access restrictions, links to recordings of Library programs can no longer be shared with Library patrons. Those who register for these programs will need to attend them live at the scheduled date and time. All programs are limited to 200 attendees.
 

Upcoming Programs

Government Documents Related to the American Revolutionary War
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

Join DOI Library Head of Reference Services Jennifer Klang for an engaging program on researching Revolutionary War era documents through freely available online government and historical resources. Participants will learn effective search strategies for locating letters, congressional documents, and other primary sources related to the American Revolution. The session will feature demonstrations of the National Archives Catalog, GovInfo, Founders Online, the Library of Congress digital collections and other resources. Attendees will gain practical skills for discovering, accessing, and evaluating historical materials that support academic research, genealogy, local history projects, and personal interest in America's founding era.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.
 

Docket Research and Effective Litigation Management
Thursday, January 7, 2027, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

The goal of this course is to harness the potential of online legal research by taking a deeper dive into online legal research.  According to the model rules of professional conduct, attorneys need to maintain competency, and a component of maintaining competency is to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. This course focuses on the importance of docket information and research and explores the best ways to utilize the resources available. We’ll explore why this content is so valuable for counsel as well as how to identify litigation trends, find information about opposing parties and counsel, judges and expert witnesses to conduct due diligence, case evaluations, and to effectively manage litigation.  By the end of this course, you will be made aware of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain a standard of competency in the legal profession.  

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar.  Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available for DOI Solicitor's Office attorneys attending this program. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar or CLE credit information for this program.
 

Government Information for All: An Overview of the govinfo.gov Website 
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

A service of the U.S. Government Publishing Office, govinfo.gov provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. It furnishes free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government, items such as the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Congressional Record, Congressional bills, Congressional hearings and reports. The government information offered on this site is the official, published version and the data retrieved can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted. A GPO trainer will review the latest features and resources available on govinfo.gov and show attendees how to best navigate the website. 

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.