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Take Online Modules

On your own for professional development? Earn a certificate of completion by taking the Library's self-paced interactive modules. Each multimedia-rich program delivers approximately one hour of staff development.

Available Modules (3)


The main Reading Room, The Library of Congress

Introduction to the Library of Congress

Get an overview of the digitized materials and K-12 resources from the Library of Congress. This module will explore:

  • What is the Library of Congress?
  • How can the Library of Congress help me in the classroom?
  • What is a primary source?

Destitute pea pickers in California

Analyzing Primary Sources: Photographs and Prints

Learn how photographs and prints from the Library's collections can increase student engagement in the classroom. Topics covered include:

  • The power of images
  • How to analyze photographs and prints
  • How to find images from the Library of Congress

Map and views illustrating Sir Francis Drake's West Indian voyage, 1585-6

Analyzing Primary Sources: Maps

Learn instructional strategies for using maps in the classroom. Topics covered include:

  • The significance of maps
  • How to analyze maps
  • How to find maps from the Library of Congress

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