[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities (free)

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

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).

>> If you're looking for learning resources on a particular topic, please contact me<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon?subject=I'm%20looking%20for%20CE%20resources> - I'm happy to help! <<

LISTEN:

Promoting Cultural Understanding and Inclusion with Essraa Nawar<https://libraryleadershippodcast.com/156-promoting-cultural-understanding-and-inclusion-with-essraa-nawar/> (Library Leadership Podcast)
What are ways we can engage our communities in work that embraces differences? On this show Essraa Nawar, Assistant Dean for DEI Initiatives and Development at Chapman University's Leatherby Libraries, shares her experiences regarding the power of being different and meaningfully connected to the rest of the world. She helps us learn how to engage in work that promotes cultural understanding and inclusion.

WATCH:

Microaggressions: What Are They and Why Are They So Harmful?<https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1325>, free access to  this PLA webinar, recorded on November 6, 2024.
This opportunity is available to library staff, volunteers, board members, Friends and Foundation members of Oregon libraries. For more information, visit: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1325

Request access to the recording here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestFreeAccessToMicroaggressionsWebinarByPLA

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:

Rural Health Webinar Series<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/rural-health-webinar-series-november-2024>, November 2024:
The Rural Health Webinar Series is being held in recognition of National Rural Health Day the 3rd Thursday in November. This series is an exploration of the efforts that communities, organizations, and other stakeholders take to address the unique health needs of rural populations in the United States and aims to provide practical evidence-based solutions that support librarians, health educators, community leaders, and direct care providers to improve rural health outcomes. Sessions include:

  *   Nov. 12: Graphic Medicine Discussion: The Most Costly Journey<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/graphic-medicine-discussion-most-costly-journey>
  *   Nov. 13: When Your Community Is Your Hospital<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/when-your-community-your-hospital>
  *   Nov. 14: Promoting Walking for Health in Rural Communities<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/promoting-walking-health-rural-communities>
  *   Nov. 19: Palmetto Connect: Fostering Digital Inclusion in Rural South Carolina<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/palmetto-connect-fostering-digital-inclusion-rural-south-carolina>
  *   Nov. 20: Social Connectedness and Improving the Health of Rural Communities<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/social-connectedness-and-improving-health-rural-communities>
  *   Nov. 21: Rural Health Resources<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/rural-health-resources-3>

Visit https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/rural-health-webinar-series-november-2024 for more information.

Wednesday, November 13, 11a PT: Are you Ready for Equity? Navigating Biases in Volunteer Engagement Register<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5347499433596893019>
Explore the Identity Signs exercise with Jennifer Bennett, CVA and Faiza Venzant, CVA and learn how they have used this interactive tool to start and enhance dialogue around equity, access, diversity and inclusion. Discover the benefits of using this exercise in your organization to foster teamwork and critical thinking, while addressing potential challenges and sensitive topics. You'll also gain practical tips on facilitating the Identity Signs exercise effectively ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all participants.

Thursday, November 14, 10a PT: Connecting Communities: Launching an Internet Lending Program with Mobile Beacon<https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-events-and-webinars-presents-connecting-communities-launching-an-internet-lending-program-with-mobile-beacon/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--iklAeBv4m3CbWlGonFnCSDo_OcwsPjHWQ5mRZonVo52ePBL8XHqfSiv9r0X3PBzQym19v0cE-hHxrqi-cfDUoPwAni2R5L58dojrdozgnRwYPHus&_hsmi=332256996> (TechSoup)
Learn how to enhance connectivity in your community by launching an Internet lending program with Mobile Beacon<https://www.mobilebeacon.org/> devices. (Registration requires a free account at TechSoup)

Thursday, November 14, 2-3pm PT: Reference Services and Misinformation in a Crisis: The Case of Library Occupation<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduuuqzMjEtx5MeyvQJIRE0qei5S5U31i#/registration> (Oregon Reference Summit )
Recently the University Library at Portland State University faced an unexpected upheaval: the occupation of the library by protestors, leading to a months-long closure of the building for extensive repair. Library staff opened up a pop-up library to offer services during this time, dealt with new kinds of reference questions, and worked to combat misinformation. In this session, the managers of reference services and access services will share the lessons learned from this kind of crisis, as well as suggestions for all librarians on ways to prepare for and manage the unexpected.
Presenters
·       Joan Petit is the Manager of References Services and Library Technologies at Portland State University. She holds an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
·       Rose Bosely is the Manager of Access Services at Portland State University. She holds an MLIS from Emporia State University.

Registration: Click here to register<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduuuqzMjEtx5MeyvQJIRE0qei5S5U31i#/registration> and for more information, visit our website<https://sites.google.com/olaweb.org/oregon-reference-summit/>.
For questions contact: Gesse Stark-Smith at gesse.starksmith at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:gesse.starksmith at slo.oregon.gov>

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 11:00a- 11:45a  PT, Make the Most of Your Gale Databases: Overview of Opposing Viewpoints, Spanish Language Resources, and Accessibility Tools<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqduGqrjwsG9PIj8lLgBnNAQ2fBMHcUmv5#/registration> (Gale)
In this virtual session, Oregon's Gale training specialist Stacey Knibloe will start with a brief overview the Gale library databases available to Oregon libraries. The remainder of the session will cover:

·       Using Opposing Viewpoints<https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=OVIC&u=oregon_sl&sid=geolinks> to gain reliable, balanced information about current issue

·       How to find news and information originally written in Spanish to expand library services to Spanish speaker

·       Learning about the translation and accessibility tools embedded in all Gale databases

Register in advance<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqduGqrjwsG9PIj8lLgBnNAQ2fBMHcUmv5#/registration> to receive the Zoom meeting link. Can't make it on November 21st? Register anyway and you will get a information about where to view the recording and access training materials!

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=20549> 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/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3>.


  *   November 13: Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths
  *   November 20: Evaluating Muslim Representation in Children's Literature: Insights from the Hijabi Librarians Toolkit
  *   November 27: The Thanks Giving Challenge
  *   December 4: Interdepartmental and Intergenerational English Learning Programming
  *   December 11: Who's On First: Cleaning Up Communication
  *   December 18: How to Be More Mindful in 2025

Webinars coming up the week of November 11 (visit the CE Calendar<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> for details), all times are Pacific:

Tue Nov 12, 2024

  *   10am Accounting for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
  *   10am CSL in Session: Everyday Library Evaluations: Part 3 - Analysis and Visualization (LibrariesLearn)
  *   12pm How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources? (Webjunction)
  *   1pm Fostering Positive Behavior: Establishing Expectations in the Classroom (edWeb)

Wed Nov 13, 2024

  *   11am Are You Ready for Equity: Navigating biases in volunteer engagement (Volunteer Match)
  *   11am DK Spring 2025 School & Library Preview (Booklist)
  *   11am Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Decoding Algorithms (ProgrammingLibrarian)
  *   11am PCI: Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths
  *   11am Proving the Value of Soft Skills (Niche Academy)

Thu Nov 14, 2024

  *   10am Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Data to Tell the Story of your Mission (Charity Village)
  *   11am Maximizing Instructional Time: How Effective EdTech Solutions Improve Classroom Efficiency (edWeb)
  *   11am Schizophrenia: An Interview with Esmé Weijun Wang (Ryan Dowd)
  *   12pm Take Your Child to the Library Day Coalition Training Program (Connecticut Library Consortium)
  *   12pm Tools to Boost Confidence for Delivering Successful PowerPoint Presentations (Training Magazine Network)


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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