[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities
HANNING Darci * SLO
Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov
Fri Feb 27 14:51:19 PST 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#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1>.
You can also view the PDF<https://maine-msl.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=76010632> (with webinars listed by category/subject) and an online<https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html> version of this month's free events (compiled by the Maine State Library and hosted by WebJunction).
You can view this email online as well.<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-2>
>> 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/COURSES:
Tuesday, March 3, 12:00p PT: Programming with Your Library of Things<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-of-things1.html> (WebJunction webinar)
Join us for a practical, idea-rich session on how to design and deliver programs that put your Library of Things to work. Participants will hear real-world programming examples spanning disaster preparedness, workforce development, local food security, multi-generational engagement, and “stealth” sustainability initiatives, and leave with adaptable strategies for turning collections into meaningful, mission-aligned experiences
Wednesday, March 4, 12:00p PT: Weeding Popular Materials Collections (PCI Webinars with Karen Toonen)
Note: Oregon library staff and volunteers can request registration links to this and other PCI webinars by submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationLinksToUpcomingPCIWebinars>.
When it comes to books, we all like to buy! However, selecting materials is only half of the collection development process. Book hoarding does not create a useful collection. Weeding, or deselecting materials, must receive equal and continuous attention as selection to have a truly patron driven collection that serves its community. As increasing demands tax libraries’ limited resources, every item in a physical collection must justify its shelf space; while every item, both physical and digital, vies for patrons’ time and attention. We’ll discuss practical advice for weeding popular materials collections for youth or adults across formats. Along the way, I’ll debunk some popular weeding excuses. Upon completion, attendees will be able to:
· articulate to internal and external stakeholders that weeding equally as important as important to selection to collection development
· implement logical, rigorous weeding doctrines within their popular materials collections >
· weed to create space for new collections, highlight materials, and increase circulation with confidence
· promote patron driven collection policies and revitalize collections
Wednesday, March 11, 11:00a PT: Rural Libraries, Technology and Funding: Where Do We Go From Here?<https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-rural-libraries-technology-and-funding-where-do-we-go-from-here> (Niche Academy webinar)
With the potential loss of federal funding streams, grants, and stagnant or declining local budget funds, rural public librarians are constantly re-evaluating the services they provide to their communities. How do we prepare and prioritize critical programming, collections, and technology services to continue to provide access to information in rural areas? In this session, Jennifer Thiele will discuss some of the issues at hand, and how librarians have worked through them with budgetary shifts, partnering with support agencies, advocacy campaigns, and other methods.
ONLINE CONFERENCES:
Thursday, March 5, 6:00a – 2:00p PT: Middle Grade Magic 2026<https://www.slj.com/event/middle-grade-magic-2026> (School Library Journal)
Join School Library Journal on March 5 for our eight annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for kiddos ages eight through 12. Get a first look at some of the most anticipated new titles for your young readers, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with booth reps, download educational resources, and enter to win prizes and giveaways.
Tues - Thurs, March 10-12, 2026: Southeast Collaborative Online Conference<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Home> (Georgia Public Library Service, State Library of North Carolina, South Carolina State Library, Tennessee State Library & Archives, and The Library of Virginia)
The 2026 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference (SECC) is a collective effort to offer innovative and useful online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through a convenient online conference. Registration is now open<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Home> (free) – you can view the agenda<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Shedule> and learn more about the presenters<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/speakers>.
Thursday, April 9, 10:30a – 1:30p PT: Perspectives On AI<https://www.library20.com/miniconferences/perspectives-on-ai> (Library 2.0 2026 Mini-Conference)
AI is reshaping libraries in ways that raise hard questions and real opportunities, and library workers are responding with everything from skepticism to excitement to alarm. This three-hour mini-conference, "Perspectives on AI: Exploring Experiences with AI in Library Work" on Thursday, April 9, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm US-Pacific Time, is designed to honor that complexity so attendees can form their own informed, values-grounded view.
The mini-conference will explore AI from the angles that matter to library workers:
· Understanding risks and potential harms;
· Practical applications in library and administrative work;
· Research and information literacy;
· Leadership decision-making;
· Ethical considerations;
· Supporting patrons who are navigating AI in their own lives.
LIVE WEBINARS for the week of March 2 (details are available at our CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> and the Maine State Library<https://maine-msl.libguides.com/CECAL>)
Tuesday, March 3
* Reimagine Literacy Education: Leadership Strategies to Expand Opportunity and Student Success (edWeb)
* Online Accessibility: Working with Vendors to Meet Online Accessibility Standards (Washington State Library)
* Statewide Job Fair Office Hours (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
* Magnificent Middle Grade (Booklist)
* AI in Action (Licensing, Data Privacy, and Open Access) (ASERL)
* Programming with Your Library of Things (WebJunction)
* Making the Most of Employee Appreciation Day (Training Magazine)
* Bystander Intervention for Youth: How to Show Up for Others (Right To Be)
Wednesday, March 4
* The Business Acumen of Sustainability (Project Management)
* Tour de Force: Build Bridges by Leading Tours of Your Library (Nebraska Library Commission)
* What, When, Why and How to Outsource: Advice for the Practical Nonprofit (Firespring)
* AI Literacy on Campus: Faculty Insight, Student Instruction, and the Library’s Role (Library Journal) $49
* The Science of Innovation: Critical Strategies to Empower the Future (Training Magazine Network)
* How to Lead with Heart in the Age of AI (BSU Alumni Association)
* From Request to Resolution: ADA, PWFA & FMLA (ICRMP)
* Meeting Title II Accessibility Requirements: PowerPoint Remediation Basics: Turn Slide Decks Into Accessible, Compliant Files (Digital Accessibility Webinar)
* From Home to Classroom: Using Home Language to Strengthen Literacy Instruction (edWeb)
* Fundraising Masterclass Series: What you can aspire to - How Digitally Mature Organizations Engage and Convert Donors Year Round (Blackbaud)
* Info2Go! Privacy Literacy is Information Literacy (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
* The Toy Box Approach to Nonprofit Funding Diversification: Smart Funding Choices That Support Mission Over Time (Nonprofit Hub)
* Navigating Donor Conversations: From Preparation to Partnership (Niche Academy)
* Cultivating a Joyful Reading Culture in Elementary Schools (edWeb)
* Online Harassment First Aid (Right To Be)
* Anywhere Adventures Research Workshop: Using Library Collections to Explore Your Hometown (Library of Congress)
* The Importance of Monsters: How Engaging in the Horror Genre Sparks Bravery (Colorado State Library)
Thursday, March 5
* Building Digital Fluency Across the Workforce (Training Industry)
* The Art of Coaching – Supervisor Training Series (ICRMP)
* Leading Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction Across Schools (edWeb)
* Bend, Don’t Break: Why Adaptability Now Matters More Than Expertise (Training Magazine Network)
* An Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar featuring the State Law Library of Kentucky (LOC Law Library)
* The Adult System Is the Intervention: Leadership, Regulation, and Capacity-Building in Early Childhood Settings by Rachel Supalla, M.Ed. (Early Childhood Investigations)
* Accountability 2.0: How to Create Accountable People (Training Magazine)
* Improving Reading Results: From Assessment to Action (edWeb)
* Online Board Documents Workshop (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
* Bystander Intervention to Support the Disability Community in Public Spaces (Right To Be)
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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