Continuing Education
ACRL Free Professional Development Opportunities
All of ACRL's free training in one place: webcasts, discussion forums, author talks, and a massive YouTube archive. Bookmark this and keep your skills sharp without spending a dime.
The central hub for professional development across all ALA divisions. Use the "Free Training" filter and the "Information Literacy & Library Instruction" subject heading.
Free streaming panels on big-picture trends: copyright, privacy, ed tech, you name it. Vendor-supported so it costs you nothing. Watch live or catch the archive later.
Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers: An Introduction
By Laura Saunders and Melissa A. Wong. Open-access textbook that makes learning theory make sense. Covers everything from backwards design to inclusive teaching. Perfect for library school students or anyone who feels like they're winging it in the classroom.
Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) Webinars
Practical webinars with slides and recordings. Focused on the how-to rather than the theory.
Free webcasts on timely topics plus paid online courses and summits. Great for staying current without leaving your desk.
