[Libs-Or] February Online Learning Opportunities

Wed Jan 26 14:31:39 PST 2022

Greetings and welcome to February's Online Learning Opportunities e-newsletter!

As a quick reminder, we offer a calendar<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> of training events that is updated regularly and also includes a list of virtual of conferences; additionally, you can check out the complete list of free webinars compiled by the Wyoming State Library at WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html> or by downloading the PDF document<https://library.wyo.gov/assets/ldo/training/FreeCE.pdf>. For additional training resources, please visit the State Library of Oregon's CE LibGuide<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted>.

HIGHLIGHED LEARNING EVENTS AND RESOURCES

February 8, 10:00-11:00a, We Are NOT Okay: Library Worker Trauma Before and During COVID-19 and What Happens After<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1019&reset=1> (Infopeople)
This webinar for ALL library workers - frontline staff, managers, and library directors - will serve as a convening to discuss the impact trauma has on library staff, work toward addressing the necessary systemic change and need for a cultural shift, and explore potential individual, organizational, and industry response strategies. Join us to consider how libraries might rethink delivery of essential library services to communities in need while ensuring a safe environment and resources to support personal well-being for staff. Please visit the Infopeople website<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1019&reset=1> for more information and to register. This webinar will be recorded for later viewing.

February 16, 11:00a-12:00p, Creating Safe and Inclusive Spacing for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Public and School Libraries<https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/> (Carterette Series Webinars)
This webinar focuses on the process and benefits of creating safe and inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in public and school libraries. It will cover a variety of topics ranging from spacing of the library environment to community development & internet awareness to creating queer-straight alliances in the time of COVID-19. The hope is to allow for attendees to think creatively and outside-of-the-box when it comes to making their space welcoming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth by looking at every aspect of public and school libraries including programming, collections, and how library staff interacts with the community. Please visit the Carterette Series Webinars<https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/> website for additional information and to register. This webinar will be recorded for later viewing.

The State Library of Oregon is pleased to have arranged trainings from Gale for Oregon library staff:

  *   February 3, 2022, 3:30-4:00p, Bring Your Gale Resources to Your Learning Community<https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSCRClU6RTeZ2SqTI0vyvQ> - The State Library of Oregon and Gale provide you with a wealth of information spanning through multiple resources, which can be overwhelming for users. In this session we will review strategies to promote your resources and educate staff, patrons, and students on what they have access to. This session is intended for library staff involved in patron/student outreach and training.

  *   February 16, 2022, 12:00-12:15p, 15 Minutes to Mastery: Gale eBooks: Book View Vs. Text View<https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gokf7YAnQNusoYQJOpAnpA> - Gale eBooks provides you with full text eBooks in a variety of topics including the arts, social studies, consumer medicine, science, technology, and world cultures. In this session we will explore the two viewing options built into the resource, Book View and Text View, to develop an understanding of their differences, and the tools available in each. By the end of this session, you will be able to identify the benefits of each, and which situations would work best for either view.

These upcoming Gale webinars are also available for free:

  *   February 8, 8:00-8:30a, Get to Know Gale Health and Wellness<https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816414838532/WN_EG_A7fLQRyyiAkMtVjLtrA> - Gale Health and Wellness offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Join us during this 30-minute webinar where we'll explore content and share best practices for putting this resource to work at your library.

  *   February 17, 2022, 10:00-10:15a, 15 Minutes to Mastery: Explore Enhancements to Gale's People Search<https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916414863230/WN_6hqAZcsiRhCrUEi7dO2lig> - Gale has enhanced the People Search feature within Gale Literature, Gale Books and Authors, and Gale In Context: Biography. These new updates allow users to find information about individuals more effectively with a new LGBTQ+ limiter, and clearer views of applied filters and number of names returned. Join this 15-minute session to see these new features in action! (Note: Oregon's database contract includes Gale Books and Authors only)

Can't attend a live session? Register anyway and you will receive a link to the recording. Recorded webinars<https://support.gale.com/training/webinars/#recorded> and video tutorials<https://support.gale.com/training/videos/> are also available at the Gale Training site. For additional training dates in March and beyond, please visit our upcoming database webinars<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/SDLP_FAQ/webinars> page.

Want to learn how to use databases for reference questions? Check out this three-part, self-paced tutorial in the Oregon Library Staff Academy: Databases and the Reference Interview<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/pathway/40795>. (If you need to request access to the academy please use this request form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OR-NicheAcademy>, available to Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members).

Paid for by the State Library of Oregon, PCI webinars are hosted each Wednesday from 11:00a - 12:00p PT, topics for January are:

  *   2/2: Readers Advisory Year in Review
  *   2/9: Artificial Intelligence in the Library
  *   2/16: Pro Tips for Giving Great Presentations
  *   2/23: Best Picture Books Published in 2021 for Ages 1-6

Complete descriptions are available here<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3> and Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members can request registration information<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Reg4PCI>. All PCI webinars are recorded and made available through Oregon's Library Staff Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/>. If you need access to the academy please use this request form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OR-NicheAcademy> (available to Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members).

AT YOUR LEISURE
Recorded webinars and self-paced tutorials are available at your convenience in the Oregon Library Staff Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/>. If you need access to the academy please use this request form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OR-NicheAcademy>, (available to Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members).

Newly added self-paced tutorials:

  *   Library Partnerships 101<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/41078>
  *   How to Respond to Law Enforcement Inquiries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/41336>
  *   Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons - Basic Terms<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/43030>
  *   Equitable Workplace Practices for Managers - Establishing Explicit Expectations<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/42177>

Recorded PCI Webinars from January:

  *   1/5: eAccessibility: Evaluating Your Library's Success Indicators and Scalable Staff Training<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/42171>
  *   1/12: Podcasting and Your Library<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/42593>
  *   1/19: Grow and Strengthen Your Team<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/42927>
  *   1/26: Engaging Online Community Members (available 1/27, check the PCI Category<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=12423>)

UPCOMING VIRTUAL CONFERENCES

  *   February 9-10, 2022 - Time to Thrive<https://timetothrive.org/registration>: the annual national conference to promote safety, inclusion, and well-being for LGBTQ youth...everywhere! Our team is committed to organizing an impactful, engaging, and accessible virtual event where attendees can learn how to better support LGBTQ+ youth. Registration cost is $29.

  *   February 22-24, 2022, 9a-2p - Library Carpentry (Winter) (NNLM, Region 5)<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/library-carpentry/> - Library Carpentry focuses on building software and data skills within library and information-related communities. For more information on the Region 5 Library Carpentry Workshop (Winter Session), please visit this blog post<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/library-carpentry/>. Registration will be limited to 25 participants and the registration deadline is Tuesday, February 15th, 6:00pm PT.

Looking for a learning resource? Have a training topic suggestion? Please reach out: darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> or 971-375-3491.

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
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