[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities

Fri Apr 10 10:32:30 PDT 2026

Hello Library Community!

Did you know that the Oregon Library Staff Academy has hundreds of tutorials and recorded webinars sorted by topics from Community Outreach to Technology (including artificial intelligence)? If  you work at or volunteer with an Oregon library, you have free access to the Oregon Library Staff Academy – you can request your free account by submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources>.

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 as well as the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/calendar>.  (You can view this email online as well.<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/weekly>)

AT YOUR LEISURE:

WATCH: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 101<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/86970> (Idaho Commission for Libraries / Oregon Library Staff 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.

This self-paced tutorial provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI), considerations when interacting with it, and prompting.

LEARN: Practical Project Management<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/90661> (Niche Academy Webinar for Libraries / Oregon Library Staff 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.

Accomplishing a specific outcome within a specific time frame has always been an objective for organizations. The use of project management tools and techniques to effectively manage resources is key in the ever changing landscape of resource limitations, technological enhancements, and shifting policies. But also key is using project management to determine how best apply these tools and techniques to the size and type of project, to ensure efficient project planning and implementation.

In this webinar, Kirsten Clark provides opportunities to explore how right-sizing the effort to the project and organizational needs provides a more sustainable approach to project success. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to work through project planning and implementation that also fits the individual organizational project needs.

LISTEN: Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library<https://circulatingideas.com/2026/01/06/303-roll-for-adventure-tabletop-roleplaying-adventures-for-your-school-or-public-library-by-lucas-maxwell/>, by Lucas Maxwell (Circulating Ideas Podcast, Episode 303)
Steve chats with Lucas Maxwell, author of Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library, about his journey from D&D enthusiast to librarian, the educational and social benefits of gaming for young people, and practical advice for librarians looking to start their own tabletop gaming programs!

READ: Finding your voice: Public speaking tips for library staff<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/public-speaking-tips.html> (Webjunction)
Does your heart race or your palms sweat when you think about public speaking? You’re not alone. Most people experience some degree of fear regarding public speaking. But public speaking is a key skill you need—and you can learn. All library staff should be advocates who can talk publicly about the library’s value.

ONLINE CONFERENCES
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14 and 15, 7:30a – 1:30p PT, Reimagining Information Literacy: A National Forum<https://reimaginingliteracy.cmpinc.net/> (New Jersey State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services).
Registration is now open<https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=44112&StepNumber=1&v=ODc0N2FhZDYtNzZiYi00MjcwLTk2OWItNWI3YWNjY2QwYjkx>, sessions<https://reimaginingliteracy.cmpinc.net/agenda/> will be recorded!

Reimagining Information Literacy is an opportunity for librarians, educators, and researchers to gather to reflect on the importance of information literacy. Variously understood as digital, visual, media, textual, and/or technological literacy, this forum approaches information literacy as an umbrella that is inclusive of all types. The need for a high degree of information literacy spans the continuum of life – from the time a child “reads” a cereal box at the breakfast table, to an elder’s decision-making around medical treatment, information is a part of daily life. With the advent of widespread artificial intelligence tools, it is also a time of reimagination. [More information<https://reimaginingliteracy.cmpinc.net/>]

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:

April/May: Managing and Supporting Volunteers Workshop Series <https://www.idealist.org/en/orgs/volunteer-engagement-resources>  (Idealist)

  *   Tuesday, April 21, 11:00a PT: Creating a Culture of Volunteer Engagement (description and registration<https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_87nxTfP3QoWWSa1KhRBNYA>)
  *   Tuesday, April 28, 11:00a PT: Managing Changes and Volunteer Transitions (description and registration<https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A_3PKD3aQzSh2e3ak7GL5w>)
  *   Tuesday, May 12, 11:00a PT: When Things Don't Go as Planned (description and registration<https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yqeg928STSaMdlG1MTVUWA>)

Wednesday, April 22, 12:00p PT: Inclusive Data Practices: Strengthening connections with rural communities<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1174> (Infopeople)
Rural libraries serve communities with deep social, cultural, and economic diversity, but traditional data often tells an incomplete story. Inclusive data practices offer an asset-based approach that helps libraries identify who may be missing from their current data and discover new ways to connect, engage, and build trust.

In this one-hour webinar, a researcher from the University of Washington will introduce the foundations of inclusive data practices and share practical ways rural libraries can begin applying this framework. Library staff from Liberty Public Library (NC) and Sunnyside Library (Yakima Valley Libraries, WA) will highlight real world examples of how they are intentionally building relationships with Spanish-speaking, Latino, and Hispanic communities through thoughtful, community centered strategies.

Please visit the Infopeople web page<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1174> for more information to register. This webinar will be recorded and available on the Infopeople webinar archive page<https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived> within two business days of the live event.

LIVE WEBINARS for the week of April 6 (details are available at our CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> and the WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html> listing).

Tuesday

  *   7 – 8am Boards of Directors and Nonprofit Leaders: Driving from the Passenger Seat (Firespring)
  *   8 – 9am Advancing Accessibility in Digital Collections (ACRL/Choice360)
  *   10 – 11am Introduction to APHA's Climate & Health Youth Education Toolkit for Programming, Engagement and Education (NNLM)
  *   11am – 12pm Sunny Summer Reading (Booklist)
  *   12 – 1pm Resilience as ROI: How Leaders Turn Disruption into Long-Term Growth (Training Magazine Network)

Wednesday

  *   8 – 8:30am The Changing 2026 Regulatory Landscape for NGOs (TechSoup)
  *   9:30 – 10:30am PCI: More Than Alt-Text: Practical Accessibility for Library Workers
  *   11am – 12pm PCI: Developing Your Personal Archive
  *   11am – 12pm Igniting the Brain: How Neuroarts Can Transform Your Library and Your Well‑Being (Niche Academy)
  *   12 – 1pm How to Communicate Clearly in Times of Change (Training Magazine Network)
  *   3 – 4pm AI in Action: Unlocking AI Literacy Skills for Every Learner (Colorado State Library)

Thursday

  *   8 – 9am Getting Started with data.census.gov in the Classrooms (US Census)
  *   9 – 11am Using Artificial Intelligence to Elevate and Secure a Human Workforce (ALA)
  *   10 – 11am Orientation to Legal Research: Tracing Federal Regulations (LOC: Law Library)
  *   10 – 11am Water Management 101: Safeguarding Collections in Small and Mid-Sized Institutions (Connecting to Collections)
  *   11am – 1pm Acts of Science: Connected − Play Stall Catchers Online (SciStarter)
  *   11am – 12pm Domestic Violence: A Conversation with Dr. Carolyn West (Ryan Dowd)
  *   11am – 12pm Read to Succeed: Title Selections to Build Young Reader Interest and Growth (Booklist)
  *   11am – 12pm Work Smarter, Not Just Faster with AI: Using AI to Augment Your Fundraising Brain (Blackbaud)

Friday

  *   8 – 8:30am Self-Doxxing and Defending Your Organization's Identity Against Bad Actors (TechSoup)

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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