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

Introduction to Lexis Plus
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

Experience how Lexis Plus can elevate your legal research with its powerful blend of trusted legal, news, business, and analytical content. This session introduces tools such as Boolean searching, intuitive topic organization, and clear case‑authority evaluation. You’ll explore standout features like the interactive Research Map, which helps you retrace and compare searches, Ravel View, which shows you the top 75 seminal cases for your search, and Shepard’s® Grid, a visual guide to citing decisions. Led by DOI LexisNexis Solutions Consultant Lori Eller, this class will show you how to navigate the platform with confidence and efficiency, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to sharpen their research skills and maximize the value of Lexis Plus.

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

An Overview of HeinOnline: Historical, Legal and Legislative Research on the Web
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

HeinOnline is an online research platform that provides more than 196 million pages of multidisciplinary periodicals, essential government documents, international resources, case law, and much more. It also contains complete access to the Congressional Record; the Federal Register; the Code of Federal Regulations; and U.S. Federal Agency Documents (including Interior Department administrative materials). A William S. Hein & Co. trainer will review modules like HeinOnline’s Law Journal Library, Congressional Serial Set, Session Laws/State Statutes and more to and reveal how to best search for specific documents that you may need. 

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

Introduction to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set Database 
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET 

Discover one of the most powerful gateways into America’s past: the U.S. Congressional Serial Set. This extraordinary collection spans nearly 200 years of history, capturing the nation’s most defining moments including the fight over slavery, the expansion of the West, the creation of the United Nations, and the evolution of U.S. law. With more than 370,000 documents originally bound in 14,000 volumes, the Readex U.S. Congressional Serial Set (1817–1994) database offers unmatched insight into the people, debates, and decisions that shaped the country. Join this webinar, led by a Readex trainer, to learn how to navigate and search this remarkable online resource, unlocking stories and discoveries hidden within Congress’s official record.

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

Resources at the National Indian Law Library  
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET  
 
There are 575 Federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States, all with their own unique governments and laws. Unlike the laws for many jurisdictions in the U.S., however, these laws can be difficult to find, if they are accessible at all.  Anne Lucke, Director of the National Indian Law Library (NILL), will discuss some of the reasons tribal law can be hard to find and the best resources for locating tribal law, including tribal websites, legal publishers, and NILL’s Tribal Law Gateway. The session will conclude with a brief description of some of the other resources available to researchers through the National Indian Law Library.  
 
Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.  
 

Litigation Research with Westlaw
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

In this course, you will learn to effectively use litigation content, resources, and tools in Westlaw Precision to enhance research efficiency and streamline your workflow. We will begin by reviewing key litigation documents, including briefs, motions, jury verdicts, court rules, and jury instructions. Then, we will explore how generative AI tools in Westlaw Precision can jumpstart research, outline potential claims, and identify relevant laws and regulations. Next, we will examine how Quick Check reviews your documents and opposing counsel’s filings to highlight weaknesses and flag mischaracterized legal citations. By the end of this session, you will understand the full range of litigation tools and content available in Westlaw Precision and how to apply them to achieve stronger research outcomes.

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.