Live Webcasts
ACRL's live webcasts and multi-week online courses are designed to meet the demands of your schedule and budget. ACRL online learning helps fund advocacy, research, and continuing education programs for the academic library community worldwide.
November 2025
Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Libraries: A Three-Part Series - November 6, 13, 20, 2025
As neurodiverse students face a growing number of challenges in higher education, academic libraries must evolve to provide inclusive, responsive, and flexible support. This webinar series equips library professionals and educators with actionable strategies to partner with neurodiverse students—those with autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, brain trauma, anxiety, depression, and other cognitive differences—to co-create inclusive environments and services. Drawing from and expounding on the ACRL book Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries, this three-part series offers scalable solutions for institutions of all sizes and budgets.
December 2025
Universal Design for Learning - December 2, 2025
Explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a proactive framework for creating inclusive and accessible learning environments. This session will examine how UDL reduces the need for individual accommodations by anticipating a wide range of learning styles and needs, including those of students with invisible disabilities such as ADHD. Gain practical strategies for designing instruction that supports all learners.
January 2026
Making Great Video Tutorials: Best Practices and Practical Planning - January 22, 2026
Registration coming soon! This webinar offers a practical, experience-based guide to creating effective video tutorials for libraries. Learn best practices for planning and production and explore instructional strategies for integrating video into your teaching—whether through flipped classroom models, library websites, or learning management systems. We’ll discuss video production workflows from scripting to publishing, emphasizing best practices like modular design for breaking down complex topics and closed captioning for accessibility and viewer flexibility.
