[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

Hello Library Community and Happy Friday!

Did you know that the Oregon Library Staff Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff> 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>.

>> 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! <<

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>)

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:

Helping Patrons Find Legal Information: Using Oregon Law Help in Libraries <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sDLR0X7yRbmc5I3YHjzY1Q#/registration> (Oregon State Bar / State Library of Oregon)
Tuesday, June 9, 1:00 – 1:45p PT
Every day, people turn to libraries for help with urgent issues – including housing, family, immigration, and more. These issues often involve legal needs, but finding the right legal support can be challenging. Oregon Law Help<https://oregonlawhelp.org/> is a new tool designed to make that work easier.  

Created by Oregon courts, legal aid providers, and the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Law Help<https://oregonlawhelp.org/> is a free, interactive website that has step-by-step guides, referrals to free and low-cost legal help, legal forms and other helpful resources. Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Simplified Chinese, the site makes it easy to find clear, reliable legal information to share with patrons.   

Hosted by the Oregon State Bar, this 45-minute webinar will help library staff use Oregon Law Help confidently and effectively. It will include: 
·       Tips for navigating Oregon Law Help and sharing relevant resources. 
·       Strategies for integrating Oregon Law Help into everyday library services.  
·       Examples of how to use Oregon Law Help to respond to patron questions.  
·       Opportunities to ask questions during a live Q&A. 

Libraries play a vital role in connecting people to information and services in their communities. Oregon Law Help is a tool you can rely on to support and strengthen the work you’re already doing.  Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sDLR0X7yRbmc5I3YHjzY1Q>.  A recording will be made available in the Oregon Library Staff academy a few days after the live webinar.

Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/nonfiction-readers-advisory.html> (WebJunction)
Thursday, June 11, 12:00p PT:
This webinar introduces practical nonfiction reader’s advisory skills, including how to conduct an effective readers' advisory interview. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide. We’ll explore strategies for recommending nonfiction titles and learn how to translate fiction reader preferences—such as genre, tone, pacing, and themes—into engaging nonfiction suggestions. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide.

AT YOUR LEISURE:
WATCH: Data Literacy for Libraries and Nonprofit Organizations<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/92114> (Niche Academy Webinar / 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 session is designed for library and nonprofit staff at all levels who want to feel more confident working with data and using it to advance their mission. Understanding and using data is essential to make informed decisions, demonstrate impact, and identify ways to better serve the community. “Data” is a broad term that can include, but is not limited to, program participation and outcomes, circulation, and participant and user feedback.

In this webinar, Karen Drill and Linda Hofschire will share how data literacy supports everyday tasks such as evaluating programs, understanding community needs, telling compelling stories, and strengthening proposals for funding.

LEARN: Artificial Intelligence 101: The good, the bad, and the ugly<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/86970> (Self-paced tutorial / 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.

AI is a hot topic right now! And there are a lot of voices chiming in on the discussion! And a lot of people want you to buy a product. This tutorial is designed to help us level set. What does AI even mean? How is it being used? Will it take over the world? Are the robots coming for me? Those are some of the questions covered by this tutorial. This tutorial provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI), considerations when interacting with it, and prompting.

Learning objectives: By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:

  *   Understand the basics of AI
  *   Evaluate the usefulness of AI tools
  *   Create effective prompts for AI tools

Additional webinars and tutorials are available in the Artificial Intelligence category<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=39190>.

LISTEN: AI Tools, Not Gods<https://goodpods.com/podcasts/future-knowledge-692854/ai-tools-not-gods-112580679> (Future Knowledge Podcast)
In AI Tools, Not Gods, policy researcher Caroline De Cock examines how myths about artificial intelligence—framing it as an all-knowing mind or an unstoppable force—have come to shape public policy and public understanding. By unpacking the narratives that dominate conversations about AI, De Cock argues for a clearer, evidence-based approach that recognizes AI for what it is: a set of human-built tools that must be governed with accountability and care. Tech writer Glyn Moody (Walled Culture) speaks with De Cock about cutting through the hype surrounding AI.

Grab your copy of AI Tools, Not Gods: https://archive.org/details/ai-tools-not-gods-book

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/>]

Tuesday - Thursday, July 28-30, 8:00a - 1:00p PT each day: 2026 United for Libraries Virtual for Trustees, Friends, and Foundations<https://www.ala.org/events/2026-united-libraries-virtual-trustees-friends-foundations> (United for Libraries)
Attendees may participate in some or all program sessions live and/or watch recordings on-demand.
·       Participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters.
·       Network with colleagues across the country in roundtable discussions.
·       Enjoy exclusive access to keynote speakers and authors.
·       Receive a certificate of attendance (for live participation or on-demand viewing).
Board members and Friends and Foundation members associated with Oregon libraries can register for free<https://airtable.com/appJ3yDv8xfQygRVD/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form>.

LIVE WEBINARS for the week of May 18 (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).
Monday

  *   8am Excel for Nonprofit Leaders: Turning Everyday Data into Clear, Actionable Insights (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  *   9am Why Your Website Matters More Than Ever (TechSoup)

Tuesday

  *   9am Multicultural Café – Library and Librarian Stereotypes (IFLA)
  *   10am Why Your Systems Aren't Driving Fundraising and Engagement-and How to Fix Them (TechSoup)
  *   11am Beginning E-Rate Services Webinar (GoTo Webinar)
  *   11am Ethics and Decision Making When Leading Volunteers (Idealist/Volunteer Match)
  *   11am Fall Youth Preview Part II (Booklist)
  *   12pm Geography & Map Division Virtual Orientation: Mapping America's 250th Anniversary with Graphics A250 (Library of Congress)
  *   12pm The Overlooked Pieces of the Science of Reading (edWeb)
  *   1pm Helping Patrons Find Legal Information: Using Oregon Law Help in Libraries (Oregon Law Help)

Wednesday

  *   8am Law for Librarians (Nebraska Library Commission)
  *   10am How to Build a Lead Magnet That Actually Acquires New Donors (Nonprofit Hub)
  *   11am Amazon Business for Libraries 101: Selection, Savings, & How to Get Started (Booklist)
  *   11am Connected Systems: How to Eliminate the Divide between Fundraising and Finance (Blackbaud)
  *   11am Creating American Community Survey Maps with R (US Census)
  *   11am Encouraging Self-directed Learning in Your Online Learning Environment (Niche Academy)
  *   11am How PubMed Works: Introduction (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
  *   11am Spotlight: Research Solutions (ASERL)
  *   12pm Literacy Awards Webinar: Exemplifying New Models for Literacy Promotion (Library of Congress)
  *   12pm Power BI Demystified: Do You Really Need It? (Tech-Talk)
  *   12:30pm Summer Technology Planning: Designing a Smooth Launch for the School Year (Follett)
  *   2pm Literacy Insights Series: Ep.5 Practical Insights for Families on Supporting Language and Literacy (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Thursday

  *   9am "Making the Declaration" Webinar (Library of Congress)
  *   10am Preview: Human-Centered AI Policies for Public Libraries (Galecia Group)
  *   10am DPLA Coffee Chat: Digital Accessibility in Libraries (DPLA)
  *   10:30am Building a Cash Flow Forecast that Drives Real Impact (Blackbaud)
  *   11am An Introduction to Congress.gov Webinar (Library of Congress: Law Library)
  *   11am Great Graphic Novels: Graphic Novels Book Buzz Part I (Booklist)
  *   11am Special Collections Community Call: Let's Talk Fundraising (ASERL)
  *   12pm Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff (WebJunction)
  *   12pm Understanding STEM Stereotypes: A Look at the Newest Research and Strategies (National Girls Collab

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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