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ALIA Training

ALIA oﬀers courses throughout the year that equip library staﬀ with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving demands of the library and information sector. These courses are suitable for people at all stages of their career and cover the full range of professional practice – from Cataloguing, to Resource Sharing, to Readers’ Advisory and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to build foundational skills, update your knowledge or explore emerging trends, ALIA’s training program supports continuous learning and professional growth.

All our courses are aligned with the LIS Framework for the Australian Library and Information Workforce. This ensures that you are gaining skills and knowledge that are relevant, nationally recognised, and directly applicable to your professional development and career progression.

All our course oﬀerings are listed below. Click on the course title for more information and to register.

Courses

Copyright 101 (register anytime)

Developed in consultation with the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition (ALACC), Copyright 101 is a short, self-paced online course suitable for all Australian library staff. Enrol anytime.




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Ethics 101 (register anytime)

This is a short, self-paced online training program suitable for all Australian library staff. Recently updated to include information on the ALIA Code of Ethics for the Australian Library and Information Services Workforce, you can enrol anytime.









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Resource Sharing: Interlibrary Lending and Document Delivery (register anytime)

Stay up to date with your understanding of interlibrary loan and document delivery services and the role resource sharing plays in libraries and library work in Australia. This is a self-paced course and you can enrol at anytime.




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Respect and Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Cultures and Country in Australian Libraries (register anytime)

This self-paced online course was created by ALIA and the Jumbunna Institute. Through text, videos and reflection, participants strengthen their cultural capability and learn how to support respectful practice, inclusive collections and meaningful community engagement across the library and information sector. Enrol anytime.








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Cataloguing for Beginners

20 October 2026 - 16 November 2026
This four week course is aimed at those who are new to the world of cataloguing, or would like to refresh their knowledge at a simple level.

Cataloguing for Practitioners

28 July 2026 - 07 September 2026
The course content is designed to provide you with as much practical experience of cataloguing principles and practices as possible within the timeframe of 6 weeks. The competencies gained from successfully completing BSBINS516 - Undertake cataloguing activities form part of: BSB50520 - Diploma of Library and Information Services

Digital Trends Round Up

03 November 2026 - 23 November 2026
This three week facilitated course looks at new technologies, proposed innovations, new devices and hardware, as well as current technologies already in play.

Bibliotherapy Basics

23 March 2026 - 08 May 2026
This seven week, foundational, facilitated course introduces the principles and practice of bibliotherapy as a wellbeing-focused approach to reading, focusing on understanding bibliotherapy. It offers an experiential foundation, inviting you to first experience bibliotherapy for yourself before gently exploring what it means to design and facilitate sessions for others.

Readers' Advisory

02 June 2026 - 22 June 2026
Still a core skill necessary for many, especially those working in public and school libraries, this three week course will sharpen your skills and approach.

Evidence-based Practice for LIS Professionals

Evidence-based practice is an approach that promotes critical thinking about services, programs, collections, and spaces. This facilitated course will provide participants with the knowledge, practical skills and tools that enable the evidence-based practice mindset and approaches in day-to-day professional practice and service delivery.

Acquisitions - Getting it Right

EARLY 2027
Acquisitions is the process of selecting and procuring materials in a range of formats to meet the needs of the community the library serves. For libraries and information services to remain relevant they need to be proactive in developing collections that are accessible and relevant to the community. This four week facilitated course is of use to all those with an interest in selection and acquisition processes.

Ask Me (new course)

25 August 2026 - 21 September 2026
This brand new, four week facilitated course shines a spotlight on customer service skills while also providing current knowledge and understanding of the strategies, practices, and ethical issues associated with working with a wide range of client groups.

Bibliotherapy Basics for School Libraries (new course)

31 August 2026 - 23 October 2026
This new seven week, facilitated course has been designed specifically for school library staff, or those aspiring to work in school libraries, to the principles and practices of bibliotherapy as a wellbeing-focused approach to reading with children and young people.

If you have questions about any of our course oﬀerings please email [email protected]