[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities (free)

Fri Dec 5 08:54:55 PST 2025

Greetings!

Here’s a summary of upcoming learning resources available through the State Library and other organizations. Be sure to visit the State Library of Oregon’s CE website<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/> for more learning resources and the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#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 and 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! <<

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS
Wednesday, December 10, 9:00a PT: Accessible by Design: Preparing Your Library Website for the 2026 Accessibility Rule<https://washstatelib.libcal.com/event/15744148> (Washington State Library)
Free registration<https://washstatelib.libcal.com/event/15744148> required!  Does your library’s website work without a mouse? Can a screen reader navigate the content? Is the language plain and simple? Patrons in every community rely on these features to use the internet, but many websites – including some library websites -- remain inaccessible. That will need to change, starting in April 2026, under a new U.S. federal government rule that requires local government websites to meet certain accessibility standards. Join staff from the Washington State Library as we kick off a monthly series to learn about the new standards and our patrons and staff who depend on them. We’ll have a resource guide, free tools and technical support to help make your online content perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for everyone in your community. Presented by: Kathleen Sullivan, Open Data Librarian, Washington State Library

Tuesday, December 16, 10:00a PT: What Your Nonprofit Website Needs in 2026: Strategies for Engagement, Growth, and Impact<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=c643badca581bb67a8d0377e8cf28c85fb444c9d26537d28659d25ac6d7f2705008867403c7c0e285b3b435784e27e18239a1a38a39b24e4> (TechSoup)
Is your website ready for what’s ahead? Join us to explore how your nonprofit can evolve its digital presence to meet the demands of 2026. We’ll dive into what today’s audiences expect, how to streamline your user journey, and why integration, accessibility, and data-driven decisions are more important than ever. Learn how Tapp Network’s services can help you turn your website into a powerful tool for engagement and growth.

Thursday, December 18 12:00p PT, Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions!<https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=24959> (Nebraska Library Commission)
Get together virtually with librarians to Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions! You are welcome to join any or all of the meetings for networking and discussions. Research has shown that networking with fellow librarians is beneficial professional development that improves professional practice, promotes shared leadership, and helps people remain in the profession. To attend, please use the Zoom Link which is listed as the registration link.

Coming up the week of December 8, details are available in the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1>:

MONDAY

  *   9 – 10am Supercharge your Nonprofit with AI and Automation (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  *   11am – 12pm Small-Group Instruction to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners (edWeb)

TUESDAY

  *   8 – 9am Finding Local History in Library of Congress Collections (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
  *   9 – 10am New Ways of Content Delivery with AI - Podcasts, Instant Translations and AI Coaches (Training Magazine Network)
  *   10 – 11am The Digital Shelf Publishing & Library Forum: Ebook Advocacy Action Round Up
  *   10 – 11am Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
  *   11am – 12pm Ethics and Decision Making When Leading Volunteers (Volunteer Match)
  *   12 – 1pm Navigating New Building Projects (WebJunction)

WEDNESDAY

  *   7 – 8am Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest (Firespring)
  *   9 – 10am Accessible by Design: Preparing Your Library Website for the 2026 Accessibility Rule (Washington State Library)
  *   9:30 – 10:30am PCI: AI in Libraries: Getting Prepared for 2026
  *   11am – 12pm PCI: Emotional Intelligence During the Holidays
  *   11am – 12pm Using University Archival Materials to Teach Social Justice Topics (Carterette)
  *   11am – 12pm Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection (NNLM)
  *   11am – 12pm Libraries, Social Media, CIPA, and the Internet (Niche Academy)
  *   11am – 12pm The Literacy Breakthrough: Turn Parents into Your Most Powerful Reading Partners (edWeb)
  *   11am – 12pm Using University Archival Materials to Teach Social Justice Topics (Georgia Library Association)

THURSDAY

  *   9 – 10:30am Connecting Older Adults to Health Information (NNLM)
  *   9 – 10am The Future of Work: What Learning Leaders Must Know Now (Training Magazine Network)
  *   10 – 11am STEAM workshop: Growing Symmetries with Numbers (PLIX)
  *   10 – 11am From Overwhelmed to Organized: Upgrading Board Governance for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
  *   10 – 11am Orientation to Legal Research: Tracing Federal Regulations (Law Library of Congress)
  *   11am – 12pm Can You De-Escalate (Ryan Dowd)
  *   12 – 1pm The Neuroscience of Customer Testimonials (Training Magazine Network)
  *   2 – 3pm Creation in the AI Era (All4Ed Future Ready Schools)
  *   3:30 – 4:30pm Do NASA Science LIVE! (SciStarter)

AT YOUR LEISURE

WATCH: The daily practice that could rewire your brain<https://www.ted.com/talks/timm_chiusano_the_daily_practice_that_could_rewire_your_brain> (TED Talk)
Timm Chiusano was having one of the worst days of his career when he found himself inexplicably fascinated by a mundane part of the world on his walk home. That moment sparked a life-changing realization: he was addicted to appreciation, and it was actually his superpower. He shares a disarmingly simple practice that will make you happier, more present and better equipped to navigate your most challenging days. 9 minutes.

LEARN: Policy Writing and Implementation With Equity<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/66487> (Oregon Library Staff Niche Academy)
Note: Oregon library staff and volunteers can request access to the Oregon Library Staff Academy by using this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources> and choosing the option for the Oregon Library Staff Academy.
Using a recent Behavior Policy revision process as an example, as well as current Collection Development policy work, Adrienne Doman Calkins will share ways to approach policy writing as a process rather than a product. Join us to learn about the processes and pitfalls in library policy writing and implementation. Get tips for using an equity lens, applying trauma-informed concepts, researching, the writing process, building feedback loops, and a holistic approach to implementation.

LISTEN: Creating Online Programs for Older Adults with Suzanne LaPierre<https://libraryleadershippodcast.com/172-creating-online-programs-for-older-adults-with-suzanne-lapierre/> (Library Leadership)
Have you ever wondered how you can best serve older adults in your library? On this show, Suzanne LaPierre, Virginiana Specialist Librarian for the Fairfax County Public Library, discusses ways to serve older adults and provide exemplary access as our communities age.

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://slo.oregon.gov/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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