[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities (free)

Fri Sep 26 14:11:41 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! <<

SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, November 7: 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 a discount code for free registration to staff and volunteers of Oregon libraries. WLA’s registration starts on October 8 and online sign-up to receive the discount code starts on October 1. Additional details to be announced soon!

Wednesday, December 3, 9:00a – 2:30p: 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>]

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:
Tuesday, October 14, 9:00a: Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lowerthestressofyoursocialmedia.html>
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.

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 1: Using Book Displays and More to Market your Winter Holiday Collection
  *   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, E4 Building Trust & Engaging Authentically with Community<https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067/episodes/17583402> with Angelica Navarro de Cordero and Maria Aguilar

In this episode, we are joined by Angelica Navarro de Cordero and Maria Aguilar, Adult Services Librarian and Library Director at the Cornelius Public Library. The duo discusses the importance of collective effort, authentic relationship building and establishing a foundation of trust when serving not only Spanish-speakers, but the community at large. Whether it is offering a Zumba class or providing tailored Makerspace programs, Cornelius Public Library has seen great success engaging community members from diverse cultural backgrounds in informing on what they need and want from the library. Angelica and Maria share how the values of the library and the staff are fundamental in creating trusting spaces, collaborative partnerships, inclusive approaches, and responsive services that are welcoming to all people, regardless of their background. [LISTEN<https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067/episodes/17583402>]

Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre & Kristen Curé
Date of Recording: May 15, 2025

SELF-PACED TUTORIAL: Student Employee Training<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/83892> (Oregon Library Staff Academy – Oregon libraries only)
Student employees are a vital—and growing—part of academic library services, from cataloging to the reference desk. But training them is tough. High turnover and erratic schedules mean you have to train every semester. Training quality varies by department, or even by supervisor. And the students themselves may find training. . .less than engaging, meaning you have to answer the same questions over and over. But how do you make it consistent, cohesive, and engaging? Is that even possible? And is it possible to do it without taking up too much of your time? We can help you make student training easy and effective. [LEARN<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/83892>]

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)

ARTICLE: From Awareness to Action: Trauma-Informed Approaches in Libraries<https://www.ila.org/publications/ila-reporter/article/202/from-awareness-to-action-trauma-informed-approaches-in-libraries> (June 2024, ILA Reporter, Illinois Library Association)
Library employees witness or experience traumatic events that can lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS), and libraries are often unprepared to deal with the adverse effects of this on their staff. According to the Urban Library Trauma Study (2022), libraries are “radically open to the public” and often serve populations affected by traumatic events. This is a departure from libraries of the past that focused primarily on books, information, and education. In addition to providing books, today’s libraries provide access to social services, bridge the digital divide, function as a community gathering space, and host programs and events (Mattern, 2014). Across the U.S., libraries have begun looking for answers to help with the increased demand for social services. Some libraries have hired or partnered with social workers and agencies to better deal with traumatic crises. [READ<https://www.ila.org/publications/ila-reporter/article/202/from-awareness-to-action-trauma-informed-approaches-in-libraries>]

WEBINAR: Trauma-Informed Services in Libraries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/63849> (Oregon Library Staff Academy – Oregon libraries only)
Ever encounter a patron whose behavior or comments leave you wondering, what is wrong with them? Trauma is often a silent unknown event that many people experience. It can affect how people behave and interact with others.

In this webinar, Beatriz De La Espriella will cover how trauma can change the brain, the impact it has on individuals, and how trauma-informed services can transform the way we provide services to our patrons and connect with our community. You will leave this presentation with the tools you need to serve patrons with empathy, avoid re-traumatization, and strategies that are vital for self-care when providing trauma-informed services.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

·        Define trauma and the impact trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the brain and the individual

·        Identify ways to provide trauma-informed services that avoid re-traumatization

·        Recognize how to effectively communicate with individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event.

·        Identify strategies to support library staff’s self-care.

Presenter: Beatriz De La Espriella is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Trauma Informed Care professional, and a Mental Health Educator. Beatriz is the founder of Bea Mindful Coaching, where she provides mental health and trauma-informed training to libraries. Beatriz has presented and facilitated professional development training to educators, mental health school staff, and library staff in the areas of child abuse, suicide, crisis response, toxic stress, self-care, mindfulness, trauma-informed services and mental health awareness. [WATCH<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/63849>]

Oregon library staff and volunteers can request access to the Oregon Library Staff Academy by using this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources>.

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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