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

Webinar recordings of recently completed Interior Library programs are available upon request. Please contact the Interior Library by phone at (202) 208-5815 or via the Library's contact form for more information.
 

Upcoming Programs

Government Information for All: An Overview of the govinfo.gov Website 
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 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. 
 

Useful Federal Resources on the Web 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

While the Internet can be a great resource for federal documents, it is often difficult to know what trustworthy sites to go in order to find the official materials that you are looking for. Many websites proclaiming themselves to be an authoritative source for federal government information actually have out of date or just factually incorrect information. Finding those that are relevant and reliable can often be a difficult task. Join Interior Library Head of Reference Services Jennifer Klang on this tour of valuable and reliable sources of federal information on the Internet. Websites from the Department of the Interior, Congress.gov, GovInfo and the University of Oklahoma will be among those featured in this course.  

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

Ethics for Legal Professionals When Using Technology  
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  ET 

Ethics for legal professionals that utilize current technologies continues to reshape every aspect of our personal and professional lives. This LexisNexis ethics course is designed for new and seasoned legal professionals – attorneys, paralegals and staff members alike – to review and reinforce common ethical duties related to the use of technology. Our trainer will zero in on the most common ethical issues that arise daily across all legal roles and best practices for using social media and the open web, conducting legal and factual research, and adopting emerging AI technology solutions 

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. 
 

Advanced Legal Research on Westlaw
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

The Westlaw online legal research service permits users to search for legal, legislative and news content without first selecting a database, allowing one to click check boxes to select the jurisdiction and nature of material wanted. Westlaw also supports retrieving documents by citation, party name, or KeyCite reference. Attendees will learn how to take research skills learned in introductory Westlaw courses to the next level. Learn how to find cases by attorney or judge's name, date, and jurisdiction. Explore statutory materials and learn how to combine the best of book and online research with Westlaw's online Table of Contents. Delve into KeyCite's unique features that allow researchers to fine-tune their result by legal issue, jurisdiction, and other selected criteria. And learn how to personalize Westlaw to meet your unique research needs. This program will be conducted by a Westlaw trainer.

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.