[Libs-Or] Upcoming Learning opportunities

Thu Jun 27 16:09:36 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).

Oregon Libraries: Register Now!

The State Library of Oregon is pleased to offer the following three webinars from the series “Professional Productivity with ChatGPT + AI Bootcamp: Practical and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence at Work<https://www.learningrevolution.com/professional-productivity?mc_cid=92cb02bec7>” free of charge to Oregon library workers and volunteers:

  *   Friday, July 12, 2024, 11:00a – 12:00p PT: "The Basics: An Overview of ChatGPT, LLMS, and AI"
  *   Friday, July 19, 2024, 11:00a – 12:00p PT: "Professional Productivity with AI"
  *   Friday, July 26, 2024, 11:00a – 12:00p PT: "ChatGPT and AI for Business Development And Training"

Additionally, Laurie Bridges (OSU Libraries) will present on Ethics and AI the first week of August (details forthcoming) followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.

All four webinars will be recorded and available in the Oregon Library Staff academy shortly after each live event. Oregon Libraries Only: Please use this registration form to receive webinar access information:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationForAIBootcampJuly2024

Highlighted Webinars for July

Wednesday, July 10, 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT, Why do we fall for misinformation?<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/why-do-we-fall-for-misinformation.html?>
From falling for cheap fakes to trusting the credibility of AI-generated references, we can all be vulnerable to online misinformation. In this webinar, learn about several research-based strategies that can supplement and expand on your existing information literacy approaches with patrons. Researchers from the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public will unpack how online information environments influence what we see and believe online. Come explore opportunities to increase capacity for public library staff and community members to address and navigate problematic information.
Presented by: Jevin West and Chris Coward, Co-Founders, Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington Information School; and Kate Lapinski, Chicago Public Library

Thursday, July 11, 10:00a – 12:00p PT, Queering Metadata<https://ischool.sjsu.edu/webcast/sjsu-ischools-celebration-pride-month> (SJSU Information School)
Keynote address by Dr. Anthony Chow, PhD, Professor and Director, SJSU iSchool and panel discussion by several cataloging and metadata librarians from around the country.

Wednesday, July 17, 10:00a – 12:00p PT, Accessible Programming in Libraries: A Disability-Led Approach<https://ischool.sjsu.edu/webcast/sjsu-ischools-celebration-disability-pride-month> (SJSU Information School)
Keynote address by Dr. Anthony Chow, PhD, Professor and Director, SJSU iSchool and panel discussion by public/student service librarians.

Wednesday, July 17, 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT, Cultural humility in library work<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/cultural-humility-in-library-work.html>
Cultural humility offers a renewing and transformative framework for navigating interpersonal interactions in libraries, whether between patrons and staff or staff members with one another. But what is cultural humility, and what does it look like in practice? Join the editors of Hopeful visions, practical actions: Cultural humility in library work, (ALA Editions 2023) as they define and explore the concept of cultural humility, its strengths and limitations, and strategies for applying more inclusive practices to library customer service, policies, and collection development.
Presented by: David A. Hurley, University Libraries, University of New Mexico; Sarah R. Kostelecky, Library of Congress; and Lori Townsend, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.

Self-paced resources, webinar recordings, podcasts, and articles:

Most of these resources are available in the Oregon Library Staff Academy and access is limited to library workers and volunteers in Oregon. If you’re associated with an Oregon library and need to request access, please use this form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources

LEARN: Critical Thinking Skills<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/pathway/44701> (series of self-paced tutorials)

Learn about: straw man arguments, loaded questions, confirmation bias, causation vs. correlation, burden of proof, ad hominem attacks, and false equivalencies and how to avoid / combat them.

WATCH: As a Matter of Fact: Using Diplomacy to Defeat Fake News<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/pathway/44701/course/10759> (PCI Webinar)

Fake news often feels like a weapon in a never-ending war. In that analogy, libraries are the first line of defense. But maybe we need less focus on fighting and more on diplomacy. After all, the harder we battle someone over their beliefs, the more resistant they become.

So how do we get around the Backfire Effect? First, we have to look at ourselves. Are our personal beliefs affecting our communication style? We must create safe, nonjudgmental opportunities to teach our patrons how to assess information for accuracy and bias. That means we need to meet each patron at his/her own level. We need to educate our communities without alienating them or losing their trust. We must use diplomacy without sacrificing what we represent.

LISTEN: How to recognize and combat ‘fake news’<https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/combat-fake-news> (American Psychology Association)

When you open the newspaper, turn on the nightly news or scroll the Internet, is what you are reading and seeing true? How do you know? What is “fake news” and why does it seem to be everywhere? Dolores Albarracin, PhD, explains why fake news is so compelling, and what it takes to counteract it. Listen here<http://traffic.libsyn.com/sopapa/Combating_Disinformation_with_Dolores_Albarracin_PhD.mp3>.

READ: Evaluating Online Sources: Simple Strategies for Complex Thinking<https://libguides.rowan.edu/evaluatingonlinesources#s-lg-box-21580863> (Rowan University)

This toolkit offers some simple, evidence-based strategies for evaluating the credibility of online sources, as well as reading critically. More specifically, you’ll learn about “lateral reading,” the practice of doing a quick initial evaluation of a website by spending little time on the website and more time reading what others say about the source or related issue. Lateral reading is used commonly by fact checkers.

Free Online Conferences:

Thursday, July 25, 7:00a - 2:00p PT, Picture Book Palooza<https://www.slj.com/event/slj-picture-book-palooza-2024> (School Library Journal)

This is an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. Register for a day dedicated to their craft and hard work, with a schedule that includes keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators. Visit the exhibit hall, chat with authors and publishing teams, download digital galleys & resources, and be prepared to be inspired as you build your collection, one picture book at a time.

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>.

  *   July 10: Recharge Your Energy: Refill Your Cup, Reignite Your Power
  *   July 17: A Mindful Approach to Stress
  *   July24: Setting Boundaries with Patrons
  *   July 31: Hit the Gym or Hit the Library: How to Improve Health and Wellness at Your Local Library

  *   Aug 7: From Knowing to Doing: Maximizing the Impact of Employee Training
  *   Aug 14: Day of the Dead Storytime
  *   Aug 21: Meeting Challenging Emotions Mindfully
  *   Aug 28: Influencing Others Into Action

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

Monday, July 1

  *   12:00pm Mastering Spreadsheet Magic: Typical Formula Techniques (Tech-Talk)

Tuesday, July 2

  *   8:00am Help! We're in the Middle of a Strategic Plan but We Were Thrown Off-Track: Tips & Tricks to Plan Your Strategic Plan (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  *   12:00pm Accessibility: How to Make Your Website Usable For Everyone (Firespring)

Wednesday, July 3

  *   8:00am Helping Students Be Google Aware (NLC)

Friday, July 5

  *   9:00am How to Talk about TikTok (libraries4de)

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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