[Libs-Or] Upcoming Learning Opportunities (FREE)

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

Greetings 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).

TRAINING TIP from Salem Public Library
Over the past few weeks, Rachel Collins, Learning and Development Supervisor from the Salem Public Library, used the webinar, Sexual Harassment: How to respond to a customer's inappropriate comments, from  Ryan Down along with the provided learner's workbook and facilitator's guide to offer two in-house trainings to help staff deal with unwanted and inappropriate comments. The sessions included a chance for participants to journal and then practice in pairs different ways staff can handle these situations. Based on the evaluation and participant's comments Collins received, both sessions were extremely successful

Dowd webinars are free to all staff, volunteers, and board members of library types in Oregon. If you would like access to this or other Dowd webinars, please use this form to request access<https://www.cognitoforms.com/statelibraryoforegon/requestaccesstocontinuingeducationresources>; and if you would like assistance in planning for your own in-house training sessions using these resources, please contact Darci Hanning (darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov).

Highlighted Training: Census Bureau Webinar Series: Exploring the Diversity of Census Bureau Data
Census Academy<https://www.census.gov/data/academy.html> is offering a 2024 webinar series, "Exploring the Diversity of Census Bureau Data<https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/series/diversity-of-census-bureau-data.html>." This webinar series will use real-life scenarios to help you learn how to locate and use data tools to access Census Bureau data. "Exploring the Diversity of Census Bureau Data" is broken down into four mini-series topics which provide an expanded look at Census Bureau data:
·        Race
·        Geography
·        Business and economy
·        Population and housing

Important Details:
·        Duration and Time: 60-minutes, at 11:00 a.m. (PT)
·        Registration: Registration is required.
·        Level: Novice to intermediate data users (though all are welcome).
·        Request for ASL Assistance: Request ASL at (ask.data at census.gov<mailto:ask.data at census.gov>) and allow a minimum of 72 hours for notice so they can determine the availability of ASL staff.

For a refresher on Census Bureau tools or topics, please refer to the previous webinar series: It's All in the Tools<https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/series/its-all-in-the-tools.html> or Back to Data Basics<https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/series/back-to-data-basics.html>.

OER Virtual Events for Open Education Week (March 4-8, 2024)
(find more at: https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activities/)

You can learn more about OER in Oregon from the March issue of the Oregon Department of Education's Chronicles of Oregon Open Learning (COOL)<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/38e13df> Newsletter.

March 4, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am PST, OER and Social Justice: Are We Keeping Our Promises?<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/oer-and-social-justice/>
Creative Commons Mountain View, CA, United States
Invited presentation from Shanna Hollich, Learning and Training Manager at Creative Commons, as a part of Affordable Learning Kentucky's Open Education Week Virtual Symposium. Join us as we discuss the implications of Open Educational Resources (OER) for accessibility and social justice.

March 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am PST, Open Educational Resources: Building Equity in Education<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-educational-resources-building-equity-in-education/>
Madison Area Technical College Madison, Wisconsin, United States
What are Open Educational Resources (OER) and what role do they play in building equity into the educational landscape? OER goes beyond cost savings and provides customizable content which can reflect historically marginalized voices and viewpoints. This presentation will provide a foundation on what OER are, how they are used, and their importance in equity in education. Practical resources and tips for incorporating diverse content will also be provided.

March 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST, Foundations of Open - Understanding, Finding, and Assessing OER<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/foundations-open-oer/>
Athabasca University Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In this session, you will learn what OER is, where to find it online, and how to assess its quality. We'll also cover the difference between 'free' and 'open' and explore some of the many benefits afforded by OER - as well as some interactive games! Mark your calendars for March 4th at 11am MT for this whirlwind tour of Open Educational Resources.

March 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST, Generative AI, Open Education, and Climate Catastrophe<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ai-open-education-and-climate-marco-seiferle-valencia/>
UC Davis, CA, United States
While AI promises to revolutionize many fields, including education, this technology's unsustainable carbon footprint and other devastating ecological impacts mean that revolutionary progress is far from guaranteed. In fact, the rapid, widespread adoption of energy and resource-hungry AI invites revolutionary regression. This year's talk discusses the environmental impacts of generative AI by examining the often hidden ecological costs of these new tools and asks how we, as open practitioners, can ensure the burgeoning collaboration between AI tools and open education serves learners, teachers, and the environment.

March 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST, Indigenous Knowledge and Open Education<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/indigenous-knowledge-and-oe/>
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Two speakers from First Nations University <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZudW5pdi5jYS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDMwMS45MTA2NTkwMSJ9.7mc7WVY9oBjsDfE3cg1y_wrZYS0SazmJOoHvw4vtcdE/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l> will talk about their resources, which incorporate indigenous knowledge into practical applications (finance and math) and how to engage indigenous communities. Dr. Arzu Sardali has created the Cree Dictionary of Mathematical Terms<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb3BlbnRleHRib29rcy51cmVnaW5hLmNhL2NyZWVtYXRoZGljdGlvbmFyeS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDMwMS45MTA2NTkwMSJ9.1C6NnfztAQDsn7Wz56NaK514C4HqLccTTXUV6QkI8_o/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l>. Dr. Bettina Schneider has adapted a resource titled Financial Empowerment<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb3BlbnRleHRib29rcy51cmVnaW5hLmNhL2ZpbmFuY2lhbGVtcG93ZXJtZW50Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMzAxLjkxMDY1OTAxIn0.FC7NsVRfAmtdk2QyimMiW3Va-OfeMnmbiUs6rbr2Kuk/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l> for use by Canadian Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

March 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST, Artificial Intelligence and Open Education: how, when, where, and why <https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ai-oe-how-when-where-why/>
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Alec Couros<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY3RsLnVyZWdpbmEuY2EvdGVhbS1tZW1iZXJzL2RyLWFsZWMtY291cm9zLWhlLWhpbS0yP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMDEuOTEwNjU5MDEifQ.t1dxaXnXuxNELqfP29b9BzNe2m9KvPMHXrVhZQSZf5M/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l>, Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Regina<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY3RsLnVyZWdpbmEuY2EvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMDEuOTEwNjU5MDEifQ.qa4B2QvDz2w4FttsMoCZLTNjxpjftKAfrhJQ2wBH3Iw/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l> will discuss the positive and negative effects of Artificial Intelligence, particularly focused on its effect on OE.

March 8, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm PST, Open for Antiracism: Leveraging Open Education to Support Antiracism in the Classroom <https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-for-antiracism/>
College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA, United States
In this 30 minute panel discussion, we address the question: "How can the open education field engage effectively with antiracist pedagogy?" Open for Antiracism Program (OFAR)<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNjY29lci5vcmcvb2Zhci8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDMwMS45MTA2NTkwMSJ9.Gh2i2mRVbivx2KuogAAeRh4DHdJQHrvZ8b4EYxz9_wU/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l> is a project of the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources (CCCOER) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNjY29lci5vcmcvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMDEuOTEwNjU5MDEifQ.IObagAiKJWcNcWgeoWmF09I2-lqe9yz652ujQC3qeJA/s/1308452828/br/238008973407-l> program, within which we can find an example of how open education engages with antiracist pedagogy.

>From WebJunction, free live webinars - register now!

Wednesday, March 13, 12p PT, Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/creating-person-centered-library.html>
This webinar reviews ideas and approaches for how libraries can support both high-needs patrons and staff.
Are you feeling the strain of serving patrons with complex needs? Is your library seeing increased patron behavioral issues and mental health concerns? This session reviews ideas and approaches for how libraries can support both high-needs patrons and staff. As a result of this webinar, you will be able to:

  *   Articulate the changing needs of library patrons and how these impact staff
  *   Learn strategies for assessing your library's unique needs
  *   Discuss helpful programs, collaborations, and/or services for high-needs patrons
  *   Apply person-centered strategies to begin creating cultural change in your library
  *   Anticipate potential barriers to change

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 hundreds of courses and recorded webinars!

Tuesday, April 30, 12: PT, Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations.
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 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>.

  *   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
  *   April 3: The Best Folk and Fairy Tale Picture Books for Preschoolers
  *   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

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.


  *   March 13, 12p PT, CANVA: Create Concept/Mind Maps to Visually Plan Complex Topics
Unravel your thoughts, ideas, processes or systems by creating concept maps. Canva provides the platform and templates to quickly organize complex ideas and information and present them in easy-to-understand visuals. With the Canva Whiteboard feature, you can individually, or collaborate with your team to: create flow charts; design a workflow diagram; map out organizational design; plan projects; brainstorm ideas; create a social media calendar; layout a story board... and more!

Upcoming Free Online Conferences:

March 6, 7a - 2p PT: Middle Grade Magic<https://www.slj.com/event/middle-grade-magic-2024> (School Library Journal)
Join School Library Journal on March 7th the sixth annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for kiddos ages eight through 12. Get a first look at some of the most anticipated new titles for your young readers, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with authors and reps, download educational resources, and enter to win prizes and giveaways.

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 - 1p PT (10a - 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.

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
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