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

Compiling a Federal Legislative History: A Step-by-Step Example for Beginners
Thursday, May 14, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

In order to find the legislative intent of a bill or public law, researchers need to compile reports, testimony, debate, and other materials related to that piece of legislation to find keys as to what Congress hoped to accomplish bypassing the bill. The final compilation of all these materials provides the researcher with a "legislative history" of the bill or law in question and hopefully will answer the question of what Congress intended with this legislation. Those inexperienced with legal research in general but interested in learning the process involved in compiling a federal legislative history will find this program invaluable. A specific Public Law will be the focus of a step-by-step piecing together of a legislative history using electronic resources available through the DOI Library such as the ProQuest Congressional database, HeinOnline, Congress.gov and govinfo.gov. This class will be presented by DOI Reference Librarian Shyamalika Ghoshal. 

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

What is Legal Artificial Intelligence and Who is Regulating It?
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

The legal profession stands at the precipice of a transformative era driven by artificial intelligence (AI). This cutting-edge CLE course equips attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of AI’s disruptive potential and its profound implications for the practice of law. With a forward-looking perspective, the course examines the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI, both domestically and internationally. Through an in-depth exploration of AI terminology, historical evolution, and the latest generative models, participants will gain invaluable insights into the technological foundations reshaping the legal landscape.

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. 
 

Researching Native American Records at the National Archives
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) houses vast amounts of material related to Native American cultures, histories, and individuals. These holdings include historical documents, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials created by Federal agencies, Federal courts, and the U.S. Congress from the eighteenth century to the present. Given the volume of material related to Native Americans in NARA's holdings, locating and accessing particular records can seem daunting. However, NARA has multiple tools available to help researchers identify and access records online. Rose Buchanan and Alexandra Wetzel, Archivists with the National Archives and Records Administration, will provide an overview of these tools and discuss strategies for searching for Native American records at NARA.

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

 

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