[Libs-Or] Upcoming Learning Opportunities (FREE)

Fri May 3 08:17:25 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).
Podcasts, webinar recordings, and articles

Listen: Uplifting Youth in Library Spaces with Aaron Whitfield<https://www.olaweb.org/ola-edi-antiracism-committee---Podcast> (Overdue: Weeding Out Oppression podcast, season 3, episode 1)
Produced and hosted by the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Antiracism (EDIA) Committee of the Oregon Library Association

Multitalented Aaron Whitefield joins the hosts and shares insight gained from leading successful multicultural academic programs during the decade he spent working as an educator, library professional and youth development specialist in Columbus, Ohio. Aaron’s passion for uplifting youth and creating community is apparent, even while navigating systemic issues like sexism, classism, and racism. Those interested in better understanding the “unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of living as a Black introvert in an ever-changing America” should check out his podcast, The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert<https://www.iammufali.com/podcast.html>.

Watch: Living Room Conversations: Connecting Your Library Community Through Conversation<https://programminglibrarian.org/learn/living-room-conversations-connecting-your-library-community-through-conversation> (ALA / Programming Librarian)
Living Room Conversations are a simple, easy, and effective way to bring your community together through community conversations and civic dialogue programming. Living Room Conversations offers a plug-and-play library program that allows both small and rural as well as large and urban libraries to hold community conversations on a wide range of topics. This webinar will guide participants through the Living Room Conversations dialogue model and offer examples of how libraries across the country have brought their communities together to engage in thoughtful, respectful, and transformative conversations.

Watch: Forget Hogwarts: Bringing Coding to Your Library Doesn't Have to Be Wizardry<https://www.nicheacademy.com/blog/forget-hogwarts-bringing-coding-to-your-library-doesnt-have-to-be-wizardry> (Niche Academy)
Too many libraries feel intimidated and overwhelmed when it comes to offering computer programming (coding) education to your patrons. In this webinar Luke Miller teaches the skills you need so anyone can run a coding program, even if you don't know how to code! Come to learn the model being used in thousands of library coding programs around the world and walk away with a free resource kit to empower any library to start its own coding program. [Read more<Too%20many%20libraries%20feel%20intimidated%20and%20overwhelmed%20when%20it%20comes%20to%20offering%20computer%20programming%20(coding)%20education%20to%20your%20patrons.%20In%20this%20webinar%20Luke%20Miller%20teaches%20the%20skills%20you%20need%20so%20anyone%20can%20run%20a%20coding%20program,%20even%20if%20you%20don't%20know%20how%20to%20code!%20Come%20to%20learn%20the%20model%20being%20used%20in%20thousands%20of%20library%20coding%20programs%20around%20the%20world%20and%20walk%20away%20with%20a%20free%20resource%20kit%20to%20empower%20any%20library%20to%20start%20its%20own%20coding%20program.>.]

Read: Predicting the Unpredictable: Asking real questions about generative AI<https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/predicting-the-unpredictable/>, by Lorcan Dempsey
In January, Microsoft announced the first change in 30 years to its Windows keyboard, adding a new button for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Copilot. It’s not surprising, but it is symptomatic. AI is everywhere. [Read more<https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/predicting-the-unpredictable/>.

Upcoming free online conferences

Thursday, June 20th, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm PT, The Supportive Library: Helping Patrons Experiencing Homelessness<https://www.library20.com/the-supportive-library> (Library 2.0)
From a librarian’s perspective, when we think of patrons experiencing homelessness, we automatically know and understand that they are an especially vulnerable population. We also know that to work in libraries is to be on the forefront of homelessness. However, while we are working directly with vulnerable patrons, many of us may not know how to help someone who is unhoused or who is experiencing food or other insecurities. We may not understand why they don’t trust us, or why they are striking out angrily toward us. We may not know the mental challenges or trauma they are experiencing or the loneliness and isolation they are feeling. In turn, this can expose our own vulnerabilities. [Read more<https://www.library20.com/the-supportive-library>.]

Thursday, June 27th, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm PT, Teaching and Learning with AI<https://www.learningrevolution.com/teaching-and-learning-with-ai> (Learning Revolution)
While AI technologies have many dramatic benefits, there are also challenges and concerns expressed by professionals, students, and educators about the impact of these new technologies on teaching and learning and the information ecosystem as a whole. Some are reasonably concerned about protecting privacy and confidentiality of students while using generative AI tools and ensuring equity and accessibility. Others worry about ethics, plagiarism, bias, misinformation, transparency, and the loss of critical thinking. And all in the learning professions are wondering how AI might allow or require changes in pedagogy and curricula.

Highlighted events:
Words Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-matter-wednesdays-a-series-on-advancing-equity-through-language-tickets-770549092077>, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA) webinars each Wednesday in May, starting at 12:00pm PT.
Plan to attend a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour total, with 15 minutes reserved for Q &A. We encourage behavioral health professionals and those who interact with or write about these individuals, including those leading other Centers of Excellence, Technology Transfer Centers, and others administering programs aimed at increasing access to mental health care to attend. Together, we hope to move forward in advancing equity through language.

  *   May 8 — Promoting Equity for Black and African American Populations
  *   May 15 — Promoting Equity for Older Adult Populations
  *   May 22 — Promoting Equity for LGBTQIA2S+ Populations
  *   May 29 — Promoting Equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Populations

Thursday, May 16, 10a PT (90 minutes), CareerOneStop Tools for Older Job Seekers<https://www.workforcegps.org/events/2024/03/29/20/22/CareerOneStop-Tools-for-Older-Job-Seekers> (WorkforceGPS)
Older job seekers require up-to-date information and confidence to job search effectively. Learn how to leverage the free CareerOneStop website to help your participants assess their options and navigate the job market. At this webinar, you’ll learn about resources to help older job seekers explore career ideas that build from their experience, learn how to refresh their qualifications, and ensure their job search reflects current resume writing and job application methods. Users can also find senior employment programs in every state on the SCSEP Program Finder and gain insight into how to present their qualifications effectively. We’ll also demonstrate how to save career assessments and job searches to the new user account system.

Wednesday, May 22, 12p PT, Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/cardholder-signup-policies.html> (WebJunction)
In 2023, BPL launched a research project<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/cardholder-signup.html> to collect and study cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the nation. The project aims to identify the range of policies and procedures which govern cardholder access as well as the rationale used for establishing these policies. Research findings have been summarized in a report<https://www.bklynlibrary.org/library-card-study> made available to the library field beginning spring 2024. Join us for a discussion about the inspiration for this study, how the research was conducted, and key findings and takeaways using data from more than 1,800 public libraries across the United States.

Presented by: Amy Mikel, Director of Customer Experience, Brooklyn Public Library; and Emily Thomas, Senior Director, Research and Consulting, Avenue M Group

Coming up the week of May 6 (visit the CE Calendar<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> for details):

  *   Monday, May 6
     *   11:00a PT - The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and Art: Taking a Look at Copyright Challenges for Libraries (ASERL)

  *   Tuesday, May 7
     *   11:00a PT - Introduction to Corporate Giving (Candid Learning)
     *   11:00a PT - Chilling Reads: Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime (Booklist)

  *   Wednesday, May 8
     *   9:00a PT - A Case Study in Finding New Donors (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
     *   10:00a PT - Double Your Grants: 7 Donor Engagement Secrets for Funding Success (Blackbaud)
     *   11:00a PT - ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que le leyeron un cuento?: Hora de cuentos en español para adultos (PCI)
     *   11:00a PT - When was the last time you were read a story?: Story time for Spanish-speaking adults (PCI)
     *   11:00a PT - Exploring Social Justice Through Young Adult Books (Booklist)
     *   11:00a PT - Zero Trust at the State and Local Level (GovLoop)
     *   11:00a PT -  Fundraising Basics: How to Prioritize Efforts to Maximize Success (Carterette Series Webinars)
     *   12:00p PT - Getting Started with the “New” Outlook for Windows (Tech-Talk)
     *   2:00p PT - Women in K-12 Educational Leadership: “Leaning In” and Lessons Learned (edWed)

  *   Thursday, May 9
     *   10:00a PT - Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits (CharityVillage)
     *   11:00a PT -  Getting Started with Girls Who Code webinar (Indiana State Library)
     *   11:00a PT -  Grant Funding With a Lean Team (Bloomerang)
     *   11:00a PT -  Indie Press Showcase (Booklist)
     *   11:00a PT -  Top 3 Challenges and Opportunities in Government Grant Management (GovLoop)
     *   11:00a PT -  Understanding Addiction: A conversation with Dr. Nicholaus Christian (Ryan Dowd)

  *   Friday, May 10
     *   10:00a PT - Special Projects in Reparative and Inclusive Description (DPLA)

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>.

  *   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
  *   June 5: Marketing Your Collection, Services, and Programs with Better Book Displays
  *   June 12: Adult Library Programs that Work
  *   June 26: Appy Hour with Kira and Holl

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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