[Libs-Or] Applications now open for Fall 2023 "Libraries Leading with Equity" cohorts

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

Greetings!

The State Library is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Fall sessions of "Libraries Leading with Equity<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity>", a four-part training that provides comprehensive EDI training based on the OLA Anti-Racism toolkit [pdf<https://www.olaweb.org/assets/EDI_Antiracism_Comm/OLA_TOOLKIT_Digital_Copy%202021_02_11.pdf>]. This free training champions the importance of understanding and incorporating EDI efforts into all aspects of library services, challenging participants to identify ways in which they can build their skills as strong allies and collaborators.

Selected applicants from the following counties will participate in one of the two cohorts:

  *   Eugene cohort: Lane, Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties (hosted at the Eugene Public Library)
  *   McMinnville cohort: Washington, Yamhill, Polk, and Marion counties (hosted at McMinnville City Hall)

Interested library workers, key volunteers, and library advocates from public, school, and academic libraries from the above counties are encouraged to read through the Expectations of Participants<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-3> and then submit their application by August 21. (The link to the application can be found at the end of the Expectations and Support<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-3> webpage).

Participation is free and financial/additional support are available for those in need (please see the Expectations and Support<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-3> webpage).

Dates for the training sessions are<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-2>:

First sessions, in-person, 9am to 3pm

  *   Monday, September 18, Eugene Public Library (for staff from Lane, Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties)
  *   Tuesday, September 19, McMinnville City Hall (for staff from Washington, Yamhill, Polk, and Marion counties)

Second and third sessions, virtual, 9am to 1pm

  *   Tuesday, October 17 (all participants)
  *   Wednesday, November 1 (all participants)

Fourth and final sessions, in-person, 9am to 3pm

  *   Monday, November 13, Eugene Public Library (for staff from Lane, Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties)
  *   Tuesday, November 14, McMinnville City Hall (for staff from Washington, Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and Multnomah)

Both cohorts will be led by Christina Fuller-Gregory<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-1> and will be funded in whole by LSTA as administered by the State Library of Oregon.

Guided by the OLA Anti-Racism toolkit<https://www.olaweb.org/assets/EDI_Antiracism_Comm/OLA_TOOLKIT_Digital_Copy%202021_02_11.pdf> [pdf], the training will provide opportunities for participants to learn, practice, and apply the concepts presented during both the trainings and in their own libraries and communities. Participants will work together, learning, developing, and implementing skills and best practices that are critical to introducing lasting and successful EDI initiatives, particularly in small, rural, and/or conservative communities. Attendance at all four sessions as well as undertaking an implementation project related to the learning of the cohorts is mandatory for participation.

Questions? 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
Continuing Education Resources: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted

State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
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