[Libs-Or] Upcoming Training Opportunities

Thu Feb 15 16:32:58 PST 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 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).

Upcoming Free Online Conferences:

February 23: Big Talk from Small Libraries 2024 <https://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/> (Nebraska Library Commission)
Annual online conference from Nebraska where small libraries share big ideas! This free conference will start at 6:45a PT and go until 3:00p PT. The conference will be hosted on the GoToWebinar platform and registration<https://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/>  is now open!

March 12-14: 5th Annual Southeast Collaborative Online Conference<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative>.
Topics during this free, two-day conference include: Navigating Organizational Dynamics: Understanding and Addressing Incivility Within the Library Workplace; Empowering Librarians to Learn and Conquer AI Tools; Recognizing Excellence: Nurturing a Culture of Library Employee Appreciation; Trends and Topics in Readers' Advisory; Building Access for Diverse Voices in Leadership. The full schedule<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Shedule> and information about the speakers<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/speakers> are now available. The conference will be hosted via Whova <https://whova.com/portal/registration/sclac_202403/> which will provide access via the web and mobile apps. Registration is now open<https://whova.com/portal/registration/sclac_202403/>.

(The 2024 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference is a collective effort by the Georgia Public Library Service, State Library of North Carolina, South Carolina State Library, Tennessee State Library & Archives, and The Library of Virginia to offer innovative and useful online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through a convenient online conference.)

March 13, 9a to 1p PT (10a to 2p MT): LEO and OSU Extension will be hosting a virtual mini-conference focused on Library of Things collections.
This mini-con will take place over Zoom, and will feature two keynote speakers and three rounds of breakout sessions organized under an unconference model, covering everything from food preservation and food sovereignty related LOT collections to video games, board games, technology, outdoor equipment, STEM collections, and more. It is free to register and participate in the LOT mini-con - head over to https://bit.ly/LOTminicon to register.

When you register, you'll have the opportunity to share ideas you have for sessions you would like to participate in or lead, and you will receive a Zoom link for access to the mini-conference after registration. As the breakout groups are organized in an unconference style, the LOT mini-con is structured to be a participatory learning environment - your questions and interests will help drive the choice of breakout sessions, and we hope you might be interested in leading a session of your own!

March 24:  <https://www.library20.com/ai-and-libraries> AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities<https://www.library20.com/ai-and-libraries> (Library 2.0 / SJSU School of Information)
How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far? How have libraries responded to these evolving technologies to better support their communities? It's been over a year since generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E have been introduced in public spaces and consciousness, but AI has been around long before these tools yet there are still lingering concerns, challenges, and considerations. Join us for this free virtual conference to learn how libraries and library workers are engaging with artificial intelligence tools in their libraries from research support to information literacy to technical services. The conversations held in the conference will address the practical implications of these tools in the profession. Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-2024-ai-and-libraries-registration-800281532607> is now open; this is a free, live event and it will also be recorded.

Spotlight on Training Provider: Right to Be<https://righttobe.org/> (formerly Hollaback!)
"We created Bystander Intervention Trainings to teach people how to stop harassment, with a set of simple and safe tactics we call the 5Ds. We also built more platforms to offer support. For example, on our HeartMob platform, people facing online harassment can ask for exactly the kind of support they need, and get it when they need it, from vetted bystanders with the tools and resources to help. As our work expanded, so did our mission. Right To Be grew from addressing public street harassment... to ending harassment in all its forms."

Upcoming free online trainings:

*       Feb 20, 11a PT, Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KE3UcrgWSTeRY4xSGhYG3g#/registration>

*       Feb 21, 1p PT, Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eZNUnyoMTw2AgAedlN5Odw#/registration>

*       Feb 22, 4p PT, Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V0Px5rArQdK2yQxyRT4Ljg#/registration>

*       Feb 23, 10a PT, Bystander Intervention to Stop Online Harassment: How to Be an Ally When You Witness Abuse Online<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CLOnmjW6Qsy77kSYvixFIA#/registration>

*       Mar 21, 12p PT, Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mt_GoOBxTJ27g6W43wH01g#/registration>

For a complete list of Right to Be online trainings, visit: https://righttobe.org/upcoming-free-trainings/

For Volunteer Coordinators (via Get Involved<https://getinvolvedclearinghouse.org/>)

  *   Thursday, March 7, 10a PT,  Time Management for Volunteer Coordinators<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcO-prD4qGNLkzbHJXz6R79Bokw1g5nyT>
  *    Wednesday, March 27, 10:30a PT, Designing Volunteer Training in Niche Academy<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuigpz4vHNOhXCpltb3_0DUZv_a8TsjY>

Digital Equity Champions for All Learners Series<https://worlded.org/digital-equity/digital-equity-champions/> comprises a series of webinars, culminating in a free pre-conference (virtual and in-person) workshop at the 2024 COABE National Conference<https://coabe.org/2024-coabe-national-conference/>, where participants will have an opportunity to develop/refine ideas, learn from peers, and develop critical relationships with other leaders.

  *   In the first webinar, adult education leaders will build their awareness of the Digital Equity Act and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant, and learn why digital equity is important to their stakeholders. The webinar will also feature three experts leading diverse "possibility models" of successful and replicable digital inclusion strategies from around the country. Hosted on January 31: Recording<https://youtu.be/EqJL7S92_Wc> | Slides<http://tinyurl.com/DigitalEquityWebinar13124> | Chat<http://tinyurl.com/DigitalEquityWebinar1Chat> | Guided Notes Worksheet<https://worlded.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FILLABLE-Digital-Equity-Champions-for-All-Learners-Guided-Notes-Worksheet.pdf>

  *   Wednesday, February 28, 11a PT
The second webinar in the "Digital Equity Champions for All Learners" series invites adult education leaders at the state, local, and institution levels to build their awareness of the relevant policy context and learn why this issue is important to their stakeholders. To further support adult education leaders in seeing themselves as a critical component of this national focus on digital equity, the webinar will feature experts to showcase diverse "possibility models" of successful and replicable strategies from around the country who serve different "covered populations."

  *   Sunday, March 17, 10a PT
In this free, virtual and in-person pre-conference session at the 2024 COABE National Conference, adult education leaders will have an opportunity to develop and refine ideas for Digital Equity Competitive Grant proposals, learn from peers, and develop critical relationships with other leaders in their states/regions. Attendees will also hear from national and state leaders in digital equity.

Register for the second webinar and/or for virtual attendance for the workshop here<https://coabe-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSCtkYVWS1ybIovhaRInzg#/registration>.

>From WebJunction, free live webinars - register now!
Tuesday, February 27, 12p PT, Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/co-creating-library-services.html>

The most relevant and dynamic ideas can grow from collaborating with impacted communities. Co-creation is one of the most effective ways for libraries to turn diversity, equity, and inclusion ideals into real-world services. In this session, you'll learn about the fundamentals of co-design and explore how to apply them in your library for wildly creative and deeply impactful programs and services. As a result of this webinar, you'll be able to:

     *   Define co-design and its role in creating library services
     *   Identify multiple ways of sharing power with community
     *   Apply basic principles and techniques from human-centered design to facilitate co-creation
     *   Draw on real-world examples for inspiration

Did you miss a recent webinar from WebJunction? No worries, all of their webinars are archived in the WebJunction's free course catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/> - create your free account today and gain access to 100s of courses and recorded webinars!

Upcoming live PCI Webinars:
Each Wednesday from 11:00a - 12:00p 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.surveymonkey.com/r/Reg4PCI> 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>.

  *   Feb 21: Level Up Your Library With AI: Practical Uses for Library Staff and Patrons
  *   Feb 28: Best Picture Books Published in 2023 for Ages 1 to 6
  *   March 6: (90 mins) Providing Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons in Your Library
  *   March 13: An Introduction to Passive Readers' Advisory
  *   March 20: Circulation Desk Spanish
  *   March 27: Happiness at Work

Tech-Talk Webinars
These webinars are available to staff/volunteers of Oregon libraries only, contact darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> for registration information.

  *   February 28, 12p PT, The Joy of Getting Unstuck
In this webinar, we'll show you some techniques to remove frustration and keep you from having to call for tech support.  You get in binds with computers, the internet, printers ... and mobile devices. Discover simple, yet effective, ways to get out of a bind and move forward.

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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