The Education Committee of the Music Library Association sponsors virtual and in-person instruction/professional development on a variety of topics related to music librarianship. All are taught by experienced music librarians and music library professionals and target different experience and knowledge levels. Topics range from basic music librarianship skills to more specialized niches of librarianship. The focus of these professional development opportunities is on gaining practical skills in a specific area. 

Webinars and eCourses 

In partnership with the American Library Association, the Education Committee sponsors webinars and e-courses on a variety of topics related to music librarianship. If you would like to teach an e-course or webinar or propose a topic, let us know!

Coming Up

Streaming Music Services for Libraries

Presented by Kristie Nelsen and Liz Berndt
December 4, 2024, 1:30-3:00 pm CST

Participants in this webinar will learn about options for providing streaming music collections to library patrons. Discussion of the most common platforms will include billing and lending models as well as label and artist coverage. Presenters will share tips and tricks for managing and promoting these services to patrons. The session will also introduce other digital music content that libraries may want to consider adding to their collections.  

MLA members can save 20% on these webinars. Please contact Education Committee chair Brendan Higgins for more information.

Previous Instruction

For a list of recent webinars and e-courses, along with links to slides and videos, see our Previous Instruction page.