Resources for Educators: Learn to Use the Library

Supplemental resources for teachers, parents, and other caregivers

Teacher Resources

Welcome Teachers!

We are here to support you! Not finding what you need? Contact us and let us know. 

Educator Cards

Teachers and educators can get a card with an extended check out period.

Please call Customer Service at 512-974-7475 if you need assistance.

Librarian Support

Field Trips

For groups of students age 5-18 and their educators or group leaders.

For Youth Groups & Educators

  • Use the Field Trip Form to book a library field trip to the Central Library
  • Check out the Ask a Librarian Form to be connected with your local branch librarian for a site visit. 

Instructional Videos for Elementary (click tabs for more)

Kids Research: Captain Catalog from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

Watch all 3 Videos by clicking the tabs above

  1. Captain Catalog: Learn how to use the catalog to search for a book
  2. Super 3: Learn how to get ready to do research for a school project
  3. Virtual Tutoring with Brainfuse: Learn how to use our virtual tutoring service.

Kids Research: Super 3 from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

How to Use Brainfuse from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.

APL Instructional Videos for Teens

Elementary Resources