[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities (free)

Fri Oct 3 07:32:36 PDT 2025

Hello library community!

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/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 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! <<

Announcing Library Foundational Training (LiFT) Courses
LiFT is a partnership between the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) and WebJunction/OCLC and funded by the IMLS. These new courses can be viewed as an update to some of the popular ABLE (Alternative Basic Library Education) courses originally developed by ICfL. New LiFT courses are now available for free:

  *   Public Library Fundamentals

  *   The Collection Management Series:
     *   Introduction to Library Collections
     *   Introduction to Collection Policies
     *   Selection and Acquisitions
     *   Organizing and Maintaining a Collection
     *   Collection Assessment
     *   Weeding the Collection

Learn more about LiFT<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/lift> at our CE LibGuide, including how to access these courses for free through the WebJunction course catalog.

ONLINE CONFERENCES:
Tuesday, Oct 9 (6:00a - 3:00p PT) School Library Journal Day of Dialog Fall 2025<https://www.slj.com/event/school-library-journal-day-of-dialog-fall-2025> (School Library Journal)
Join us October 9th for SLJ Day of Dialog—fully virtual and free to attend! Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and entertained. Come hear about the hottest forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from nonfiction and romance to picture books and graphic novels. You can also visit the virtual exhibit hall to network with leading publishers and download digital galleys and other free resources. [LEARN MORE<https://www.slj.com/event/school-library-journal-day-of-dialog-fall-2025>] [REGISTER<https://vshow.on24.com/vshow/SLJDoD100925/registration/19881>]
Wednesday, Oct 22 (10 am-4 pm) NextGen Virtual Summit: Powering Your Career With Skills and Collaboration <https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/> (GovLoop)
We’re thrilled to have you join us at the upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit! Registration is free and open to everyone. We look forward to hosting a full day of professional development keynotes and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for schedule and speaker announcements! [LEARN MORE<https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/>] [REGISTER<https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/>]

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:
Tuesday, October 14, 9:00a PT: Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lowerthestressofyoursocialmedia.html> (WebJunction)
This webinar will focus on identifying what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck. Learn practical tips so that you can leave the stress behind and start having fun engaging with your community on social media. [LEARN MORE<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lowerthestressofyoursocialmedia.html>] [REGISTER<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lowerthestressofyoursocialmedia.html>]

Wednesday, October 15, 1:00p PT: Acts of Science - Make Every Program Count This April<https://scistarter.org/acts-of-science-october2025> (SciStarter)
Ready to bring real science to your community? Join us for an interactive webinar designed for event facilitators, educators, and library and museum staff looking to engage audiences through Acts of Science—real-world, accessible citizen and community science activities.

We’ll unveil new program planning tools and resources that make it easy to host science experiences focused on weather, space, environmental monitoring, and public health. Whether you’re planning a one-time event or a full month of activities, this webinar will help you make your Acts of Science count this April—when communities across the country are activating citizen science in celebration of science and Earth Month. [LEARN MORE<https://scistarter.org/acts-of-science-october2025>] [REGISTER<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8hZak8rAQdqNy896PaxODQ>]

Tuesday, October 23, 8:00a PT: Building accessible LibGuides: A panel on policies, workflows, and the ADA update<https://libraryaccessibility.org/events/building-accessible-libguides-panel-policies-workflows-and-ada-update> (Library Accessibility Alliance)
As libraries prepare for the upcoming ADA law update, accessibility is more urgent—and more achievable—than ever. Remediating existing LibGuides for accessibility and updating internal LibGuide workflows are an essential part of ensuring compliance with the updated ADA regulations.

Join the Library Accessibility Alliance (LAA) for Building Accessible LibGuides: A Panel on Policies, Workflows, and the ADA Update. This webinar focuses on the implementation of accessible LibGuides in light of the upcoming ADA law update. This Q&A-style panel brings together library professionals who are actively working to make their LibGuides ADA compliant by the April 26, 2026 deadline. Panelists will share real-world strategies, workflows, and tools they use to ensure accessibility, as well as the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve achieved. [LEARN MORE<https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI3DEb2mQSG3W23tVufNvg#/registration>] [REGISTER<https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI3DEb2mQSG3W23tVufNvg#/registration>]

SAVE THE DATES:
Tuesday, October 28, 11:00a – 12:30p PT: Libraries as Civic Hubs: Dialogue, Deliberation, and Civic Engagement in Challenging Times<https://www.ncdd.org/events.html> (National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation)
Libraries remain one of the last truly public spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together. In today’s polarized climate, they are also uniquely positioned to serve as hubs for civic engagement, dialogue, and trust-building.

Co-hosted by the National Coalition for Dialogue Deliberation (NCDD) and NCDD member organization the Listen First Project, this webinar will bring together leaders from across the civic engagement, bridge building, and library fields to share tools, resources, and real-world examples for strengthening libraries’ role as spaces for bridging, deliberation, and civic learning. [LEARN MORE<https://www.ncdd.org/events.html>] [REGISTER<https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjM2NzY2>]

Thursday, November 13, 12:00 1:30p PT: Library Leadership Stories<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4eJfk2R_RTuEhRNzo6yMNA#/registration> (ALA Editions/Neal-Schuman)
Attend this webinar for a major morale boost: Seven library leaders from diverse backgrounds will share stories of seminal experiences in library leadership and provide takeaways that any library worker can apply to their professional lives. A moderated Q&A between the storytelling presenters and the audience will follow the last presentation for this estimated 90-minute program. Learn more about the presenters and register here<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4eJfk2R_RTuEhRNzo6yMNA#/registration>.

Friday, November 14: Washington Library Association’s Trauma-Informed Libraries Online Summit<https://www.wla.org/2025-trauma-informed-libraries-summit>
The State Library of Oregon will be offering statewide access via discount code for free registration to staff and volunteers of Oregon libraries. WLA’s registration starts on October 8 – staff and volunteers from Oregon libraries can request their free registration code but submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestFreeRegistrationForWLASummit>.

Wednesday, December 3, 9:00a – 2:30p PT: 2025 Rural Library Network eSummit<https://web.cvent.com/event/c5f5360a-566f-4a0b-bf6f-bcc6d776748d/websitePage:3d6d2182-5322-49db-bc62-7309541129c3>
Each year, the Rural Library Network eSummit brings together over 500 rural library leaders, staff, and partners from across the country for a powerful virtual gathering focused on one thing: the transformational role of libraries in building strong, thriving communities. This is not your typical online conference—it’s a high-energy, highly practical experience that affirms your work, expands your resource toolkit, and connects you with peers who share your mission, “All Rural Students Succeed.” [Agenda<https://web.cvent.com/event/c5f5360a-566f-4a0b-bf6f-bcc6d776748d/websitePage:e8ec8632-4941-4db5-b2b7-f9269ee7cda1>] [Registration<regProcessStep1>]
UPCOMING LIVE PCI WEBINARS:
Each Wednesday from 11a - 12p PT, explore new, relevant topics during a live webinar from People Connect Institute.  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>.

Oregon library staff and volunteers can request registration links for these upcoming webinars:<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationLinksToUpcomingPCIWebinars>

OCTOBER:

  *   October 8: A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader
  *   October 15: From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate: Lessons Learned from the Campaign Trail
  *   October 22: NotebookLM in Action
  *   October 29:  Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

NOVEMBER:

·        November 5: Care-Full Leadership: Managing with Trauma-Informed Care

·        November 12: Applying Early Literacy in Storytime Settings

·        November 19: Best Practices for Onboarding New Staff

·        November 26: Stoicism and Gratitude: Being Thankful for What We Can Control and What We Cannot

DECEMBER:

·        December 3: Scheduling Developing an Adaptive Storytime

·        December 10: Something's Missing: The Need for Library Involvement in Prison Literacy Programs

·        December 17: More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power

These webinars will also be recorded and available to Oregon libraries the following week in the Oregon Library Staff Academy / PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=20549> category; if you need access to the academy, please submit this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources> and choose the option for the Oregon Library Staff Academy.

AT YOUR LEISURE - recorded webinars, self-paced tutorials, articles, and podcasts at your convenience:

PODCAST: OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries<https://www.olaweb.org/ola-edi-antiracism-committee---Podcast>
S4, E6: Trauma-Informed Care & Cultivating Safety in Libraries w/Nisha Mody<https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067/episodes/17925004>
In this episode, we chat with the magical Nisha Mody, a Liberatory Life Coach, facilitator, and former librarian, about how library workers can navigate, survive, and heal from toxic work environments. Nisha shares insights on trauma-informed care, values alignment, and relational liberation, offering practical tools for self-compassion, boundary-setting, and fostering more supportive and inclusive library cultures. From identifying red flags in job interviews to re-centering personal values, this conversation highlights the importance of healing, community, and showing up authentically in library spaces.

Date of Interview: September 24, 2025
Host(s): Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Brittany Young

SELF-PACED TUTORIAL: The ADA for Libraries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/48698> (Oregon Library Staff Academy – Oregon libraries only)
Historically, people with disabilities have been denied the right to participate in many aspects of life because of prejudice, outdated attitudes, and physical or social barriers.

Libraries can play a key role in helping people with disabilities take part in public life, and follow the Americans with Disabilities Act—or ADA—to make spaces and services accessible for everyone. Understanding the ADA and how it affects the library will help you better serve patrons with disabilities so they can fully participate in the life of their community. [LEARN<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/48698>]

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)

Accessibility Resource: New ADA Rules Explained: Implications for Libraries and Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.ala.org/accessibility/ada-rules-faq> (ALA)
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final rule on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability. The new Subpart H adds specific requirements for state and local governments— which includes 85% of all American libraries — to ensure that their web content and mobile applications are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

From “The Basics” to “Next Steps and Resources”, this guide from ALA can assist libraries in meeting specific requirements for state and local governments— which includes 85% of all American libraries — to ensure that their web content and mobile applications are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

WEBINARS for the Week of October 6, details are available in the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1>:
Monday:

  *   8 am PT: Media Literacy Now
  *   9 am PT: Guide to Becoming a Data-Powered Organization: Unlocking Your Organization’s Greatest Assets (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  *   12pm Prevention and Intervention in Reading: When, Why, and How (edWeb)
Tuesday

  *   8 am PT: AI Made Simple: Practical Tools for Today’s Libraries (Clarivate|ProQuest)
  *   9 am PT: Why Creative Aging? A Practical Guide for Libraries (Session 1 of 3)
  *   9 am PT: Creative Aging in Action: Practical Strategies for Libraries Webinar Series (Infopeople)
  *   11 am PT: Designing a Menu of Behavior Intervention Options: Beyond Check-In, Check-Out (edWeb)
  *   11 am PT: Graphic Medicine in Public Libraries: Unique Challenges, Unique Opportunities (NNLM)
Wednesday

  *   7 am PT: What’s Up Wednesday: AI Literacy for Librarians: Understanding and Teaching AI (Indiana State Library)
  *   8 am PT: The Do's & Don'ts of D&D (Nebraska Library Commission)
  *   10 am PT: Trust, Trickery and the Click: Defending Against Human Hacks (Nonprofit Hub)
  *   10 am PT: Why IT Managers Need to Care About Website Security (Tech Impact)
  *   11 am PT: PCI: A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader
  *   11 am PT: Tired of Drab Reports? Pivot Tables Will Change Everything (Tech-Talk)11am
  *   11 am PT: Introduction to the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files (US Census)
  *   11 am PT: Leading Through Disruption: How Public Libraries Adapt, Innovate, and Thrive (Library Journal)
  *   11 am PT: Meet FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data) from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FDLP)
  *   11 am PT: Training That Works: A Simple Guide for Nonprofits (Niche Academy)
  *   11 am PT: What Makes a Proposal a Winner (GrantStation)
  *   12pm From Managing to Leading: How to Inspire, Unite, and Elevate Your Te am PT: (Follett)
  *   7pm From the Capitol to Our Classrooms: School Libraries
Thursday

  *   8 am PT: Innovative Teaching: Exploring Women’s Histories with Newly Digitized Primary Source Archives and Media (Clarivate|ProQuest)
  *   9 am PT: Blueprint for Community Change: Strategic Planning Made Easy (Alliance Research)
  *   10 am PT: Providing Mental Health Resources at Your Library (NNLM)
  *   11 am PT: Be Prepared (for Book Challenges)!
  *   11 am PT: Appreciation & Recognition Workshop Series Kick Off (Idealist formerly Volunteer Match)
  *   11 am PT: Programming for Inclusion: Disability Outreach and Native Representation with Support from the Peggy Barber Tribute Grant (Programming Librarian)
  *   11 am PT: Read On: Tools to Help You Prepare for and Respond to Book Challenges (Booklist)
  *   11 am PT: Rethinking Student Mental Health Support: The Power of Dual-Factor Screening (edWeb)
  *   12pm You’ve Received a Challenge, Now What?
  *   1pm Author Panel (about Having Their Books Challenged)
Friday

  *   10 am PT: Making Savvy Decisions about Artificial Intelligence in Education

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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