[Libs-Or] Upcoming Learning Opportunities (FREE)

Thu Apr 4 09:56:55 PDT 2024

Hello  library community!

Here’s a quick reminder about learning resources available through the State Library and other organizations:

Be sure to visit the State Library of Oregon’s CE website<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted> for more learning resources and the CE Calendar<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> which also includes links to the PDF<https://maine-msl.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=74557260> and online<https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html> versions of this month's free events listed by category (compiled by the Maine State Library hosted by WebJunction).
Self-paced resources and recordings:

Self-paced Course: Values-Based Resiliency in the Workplace<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/62483> (Oregon Library Staff Academy)
(Note: This course is available in the Oregon Library Staff Academy and is limited to Oregon library staff, volunteers, board members, Friend and Foundation members. If you need access to the academy, please use this request form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/statelibraryoforegon/requestaccesstocontinuingeducationresources> and select “Oregon Library Staff Academy”.)

This course concentrates on the internal development of resiliency skills to the mutual benefit of yourself and your employer. It's common in the workplace to focus on institutional goals and organizational priorities to further career development. Sometimes we focus on productivity to the exclusion of the personal, internal work that is also necessary to be successful on the job. This course leads you through cultivating resiliency skills that promote personal qualities so that you can:

  *   Adapt in difficult circumstances, including to other people's perspectives and priorities
  *   Build an optimistic attitude with concrete actions such as accepting kindness and having self-compassion
  *   Have a realistic sense of control over your choices, and understand the limits of that control

This course incudes several exercises that will help you to identify your work values, encourage you to write a self-compassion letter, and guide you to apply your values in the workplace.

Comments from learners who have taken this course:
This was one of the best courses I have ever taken, not just on this website but anywhere on resolving conflict respectfully.

I want to thank you for adding this course to Niche Academy. I have needed lessons in grounding in my position at the library lately, with reminders on being professional in times of stress. I've been viewing Values-Based Resiliency in the Workplace for 15-20 minutes most work mornings to center myself and hear gentle reminders about how to continue (or resume) being skillful in working with people.

Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience:

Autism-Ready Libraries: Early Literacy Services for Autistic Children and Their Families (ALA/eLearning)
Public libraries are uniquely suited to provide early literacy services to autistic children and their families, despite the barriers libraries often face serving this population. Autism-Ready Libraries aimed to improve public libraries’ capacity to provide early literacy programming to autistic children and their families. We did so by investigating the needs and barriers faced by autistic children and their families in libraries, as well as the needs and barriers experienced by librarians who wish to better serve this population. https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1014 (Requires a free ALA eLearning account).

Civic Skills in Civic Space: Libraries and Civic Education (EveryLibrary Institute)
Are you a librarian with a passion for civic education and the future of our democracy? The EveryLibrary Institute and the CivXNow Coalition present a webinar to learn about new paths for active civic engagement in public libraries. The CivXNow Coalition, powered by iCivics, is the nation's largest non-partisan force dedicated to reviving civics education and renewing democracy. In this webinar, we will unpack several important opportunities for library leaders to strengthen their civic programming and learn about new public policy proposals. https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/webinars_on_demand

Highlighted webinars / online events:

Thursday, April 11, 11a PT Unveiling the Power of Community Partnerships: Transforming Black Maternal Health Outreach<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/unveiling-power-community-partnerships-transforming-black-maternal-health-outreach>
In this webinar, Sarah A. Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera from the Brooklyn Public Library will provide information about successful past and upcoming public programs on Black Maternal Health. This is one of 2 webinars focusing on Black Maternal Health Week.

12 Months to Better Library Data<https://www.ripleffect.org/12-months-to-better-library-data/>: a free webinar series from RIPL
The Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a national initiative to provide training about data and evaluation to public library workers. While RIPL typically provides in-person trainings, it has now launched a free, monthly, yearlong webinar series, 12 Months to Better Library Data. During the first quarter of the webinar series, the focus will be on the Identify and Plan steps:

  *   Begin With a Strong Foundation: Developing a Data Plan (March 7, 2024, recording now available<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/begin-with-a-strong-foundation-developing-a-data-plan/>)
  *   Outcomes and Beyond: A 3-Step Approach to Evaluating Program Success<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/outcomes-and-beyond-a-3-step-approach-to-evaluating-program-success/> (April 16, 2024, 9:00-10:30 Pacific)
  *   Introduction to Data Equity<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/introduction-to-data-equity/> (May 13, 2024, 12:00-1:30 Pacific)

This series is intended for public library workers interested in gaining knowledge and skills for data-informed decision-making, program improvement, planning, and advocacy; as well as in learning how to use data to serve their community even better tomorrow than they are today. Anyone else interested in public library data and evaluation is also welcome to join<https://www.ripleffect.org/12-months-to-better-library-data/>!

Wednesday, May 8, 11a PT Fundraising Basics: How to Prioritize Efforts to Maximize Success<https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/> (Carterette Series Webinars)
Whether you’re new to fundraising or have an established program, have you evaluated which efforts will maximize your success? The Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation has a 30 year fundraising history and its Director of Development has almost 20 years of fundraising experience in a variety of industries. In the past few years, they’ve tripled their donor base and almost doubled their average annual amount raised. Learn which efforts have the biggest return on investment (ROI) based upon library surveys, experience, and proven success. You’ll leave with a road map to success that you can manage, no matter your team’s size. Register here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AB3X3eXqRkaD8ADGk8FwnQ>. Can’t make it to the live show? That’s okay. The session will be recorded and available<https://gla.georgialibraries.org/events_carterette_archive.htm> on the Carterette Series Webinars site for later viewing.

Upcoming live PCI Webinars:
Each Wednesday from 11a - 12p PT, explore new, relevant topics during a live webinar from People Connect Institute. These webinars will also be recorded and available the following week in the Oregon Library Staff Academy / PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=12423> category. Request your registration links for these upcoming webinars.<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationLinksToUpcomingPCIWebinars> Note: all PCI Webinars (live and recorded) are limited to Oregon library staff, volunteers, board members, Friend and Foundation members. Full descriptions are available on the PCI Webinar CE page<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3>.

  *   April 10: Perspectives of Value: Using Language to Change Perceived Value of the Library
  *   April 17: Storytime for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Best Practices
  *   April 24: Teen Behavior in the Library: Managing This [Sometimes-Challenging] Developmental Stage
  *   May 1: Come Play at the Library: How to Launch a Library Board Game Program for Everyone
  *   May 8: ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que le leyeron un cuento?: Hora de cuentos en español para adultos
  *   May 15: The Change Factor: Unravel Drama, Shift Dynamics to Transform & Thrive
  *   May 22: Should You Overcome or Embrace Imposter Syndrome?
  *   May 29: 7 Ted Talks You Should Watch After This Webinar and Why

From WebJunction, free live webinars – register now!

Tuesday, April 16, 12p PT, Navigating the library director hiring process: A guide for trustees and boards<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-director-hiring-process.html>
This presentation offers crucial steps for hiring a library director, empowering your board to secure visionary leadership and avoid pitfalls. Note: In Oregon, this will be mostly of interest to library districts that have governing boards and responsibility for hiring the director.

Hiring a new library director is the single most important decision of the library board. Finding and retaining a good library director is vital to creating excellent library service for your community. This presentation will provide you with step-by-step instructions for this significant hiring process. From forming a committee to board approval, we'll navigate each crucial step together. Gain invaluable insights on job descriptions, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews. You will learn how avoid common pitfalls and ensure a seamless transition to a new director. Empower your board to make informed decisions and secure the visionary leadership your library deserves.

Tuesday, April 30, 12p PT, Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/leadership-strategies.html>
This webinar introduces skills and practical strategies for developing empathetic, curiosity-led leadership, to help improve communication, connection and cooperation at your library.

As library staff, our collective morale and goodwill are often eroded by a tidal wave of factors including book challenges, budget constraints, staffing shortages, toxic online discourse, and an increasingly divided culture. In times like these, searching for common ground might sound naïve or idealistic, but intentionally cultivating these mindsets can have a profound effect on your organizational culture, communication, problem-solving, and mental health. This webinar introduces skills grounded in the “Good Inside” approach, and will cover practical strategies to develop empathetic, curiosity-led leadership that assumes good intent in moments of conflict and stress, along with actionable communication skills for connection and cooperation.

Upcoming Free Online Conferences:

Thursday, Apr 25 (7a – 2p PT) Penguin Random House Spring Book & Author Festival 2024
Join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Spring 2024 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile. You’ll hear from many of your favorite authors, whose work runs the gamut from Picture Books to Young Adult titles to the best new Fiction and Nonfiction for adults. There is something of interest for every reader. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, access eGalleys, and enter to win prizes and giveaways. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/section/events?eventtype=virtualEvents

Looking for learning resources on a particular topic? I’m happy to help – please contact me!

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
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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