Continuing Education
Amplify Native Voices in the Classroom - a 1-credit online Canvas course that includes 15 hours of instruction. The course is open to all educators from Pre-K to High School, administrators, Native partners, and community members.The course is free for teachers, administrators, and community members thanks to sponsorship from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson BYU ARTS Partnership.
Digital Inclusion in Native Communities: The Role of Tribal Libraries
Native Knowledge 360 - a platform created by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) to inspire and improve teaching and learning about American Indians. It offers standards-compliant, interactive teaching resources and lesson plans for all grade levels, aiming to broaden perspectives and challenge assumptions about Native American history and cultures.
Staff Development and Training Resources
Niche Academy:
TRAILS: Tribal Library Procedures Manual, 4th Edition
WebJunction Courses and Webinars - WebJunction courses and webinar archives are free for all library workers and volunteers.
Library Associations
American Indian Library Association - An affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), the American Indian Library Association is a membership action group that addresses the library-related needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
American Library Association - a nonprofit organization founded in 1876. It provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services, advocating for intellectual freedom and defending the right to read.
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums - an international non-profit organization that supports Indigenous cultural institutions by providing relevant programming and services. It encourages collaboration among tribal and non-tribal cultural institutions while advocating for cultural sovereignty of Native Nations.
Association of Rural and Small Libraries - a professional network dedicated to the positive growth and development of libraries serving rural and small communities. ARSL believes in the value of our libraries and strives to create resources and services that address their national, state, and local priorities.
Pacific Northwest Library Association - a professional organization that fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among librarians and library workers in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington Library Association - a professional organization for librarians and library workers in the U.S. state of Washington. WLA plays a crucial role in developing, improving, and promoting library services to all Washington residents.