[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities

Fri Aug 9 10:15:18 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=76010632> 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).

Highlighted events:

The free RIPL webinar series, 12 Months to Better Library Data<https://www.ripleffect.org/12-months-to-better-library-data/>, continues this summer with the following topics:

  *   Creative Survey Design: Crafting Survey Instruments to Meet Your Library’s Research and Evaluation Needs<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/creative-survey-design-crafting-survey-instruments-to-meet-your-librarys-research-and-evaluation-needs/> (recording<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/creative-survey-design-crafting-survey-instruments-to-meet-your-librarys-research-and-evaluation-needs/> now available)
  *   Building Bridges: Collecting Culturally Relevant Data<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/building-bridges-collecting-culturally-relevant-data/> (recording<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/building-bridges-collecting-culturally-relevant-data/> now available)
  *   Exploring Public Libraries Survey Data for Peer Comparisons<https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/exploring-public-libraries-survey-data-for-peer-comparisons/> (August 15, 10:00a – 11:30a)

Wednesday, August 21, 11:00a PT, Yoga and Mindfulness Techniques for Calm Kids (and Librarians!)<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oBbdmlh7Tlu73_33cqhB9w#/registration> (PLA)

Expand the welcoming space you create for your community and fill up your own cup. Beloved kids yogi, recording artist, and author Bari Koral has filled in the missing pieces for thousands of early childhood educators. Learn to integrate joyful yoga and mindfulness into the programs you already do, or start to create a complete yoga and mindfulness program at your library.

Free Online Conferences:

Thursday, August 22, 7:00a - 2:00p PT, SLJTeen Live! 2024<https://www.slj.com/event/slj-teen-live-2024> (School Library Journal)

Come hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the virtual exhibit hall to meet with leading publishers, enjoy additional chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources.

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>.

  *   August 14: Day of the Dead Storytime
  *   August 21: Meeting Challenging Emotions Mindfully
  *   August 28: Influencing Others Into Action

  *   September 4: Emergency and Crisis Management in Libraries
  *   September 11: Transform and Thrive: Fostering Wellness in Our Work
  *   September 18: ¡Canta Conmigo!: Ten New Songs for Bilingual Storytime
  *   September 25: The Librarian’s Guide to Authors

Webinars coming up the week of August 12 (visit the CE Calendar<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> for details):
Monday, August 12

·       8:00am Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan (Nonprofit LL)

·       11:00am Project Outcome 101 (ALA/PLA)

Tuesday, August 13

·       11:00am YA All Day: Upcoming Titles for Fall, Winter, & Beyond (Booklist)

Wednesday, August 14

·       8:00am Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information (NNLM)

·       11:00am A Place Called Vertigo: A Skeptic’s Guide to AI, Large Language Models, and Research Libraries (ASERL)

·       11:00am CSL in Session: Level Up Your Booktalks! New Ways to Engage in School Outreach Program (Colorado State Library)

·       11:00am PCI: Day of the Dead Storytime

·       11:00am 5 Tips for Collaboration in a Hybrid World (GovLoop)

·       2:00pm Back to School Special: Ask a Future Ready Librarian (Future Ready Librarians Webinar Series)

Thursday, August 15

·       9:30am Exploring Public Libraries Survey Data for Peer Comparisons (RIPL)

·       10:00am Preparing for a Difficult Workplace Conversation (Charity Village)

·       11:00am Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)

·       11:00am Accessibility is Not Accessible (Techimpact)

·       2:00pm Beyond the Shelf: Navigating Innovation and Collaboration as Future Ready Librarians (All4Ed)

Friday, August 16

·       9:00am Idea Lab: Library Managed Public WiFi Networks (Libraries4de.org)

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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