[Libs-Or] Apply to attend: Libraries Leading with Equity, spring cohort in eastern Oregon

[BRUNSON-ROCHETTE Ericka * SLO]

The State Library is pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2025 Spring session of "Libraries Leading with Equity<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity>" learning cohort, a four-part training that provides comprehensive EDI training based on principles and practices introduced in the Oregon Library Association's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Antiracism toolkit [pdf<https://www.olaweb.org/assets/EDI_Antiracism_Comm/OLA_TOOLKIT_Digital_Copy%202021_02_11.pdf>].

This free training champions the importance of understanding and incorporating EDI efforts into all aspects of library services, challenging participants to identify ways in which they can build their skills as strong allies and collaborators.

The 2025 Spring cohort will take place in La Grande, OR, at the Cook Memorial Public Library and will be led by Christina Fuller-Gregory<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-33732643-2>

Training dates are on the following Mondays:


  *   March 17, 2025: First session, in person at the Cook Memorial Public Library in La Grande.

  *   March 31, 2025: Second session, virtual/online.

  *   April 14, 2025: Third session, in person at the Cook Memorial Public Library in La Grande.

  *   May 5, 2025: Fourth session, virtual/online.

Interested library workers, key volunteers, and library advocates from public, school, and academic libraries are encouraged to read through the Expectations and Support<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-3> and then submit their application by Friday, February 14, 2025.

The link to the application can be found on the Expectations and Support webpage.
Up to 25 applicants will be selected to participate, with preference given to applicants in eastern Oregon.

Participation is free and financial/additional support are available for those in need (please see the Expectations and Support<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity#s-lib-ctab-29924876-3> webpage). Additional information can be found on the Libraries Leading with Equity webpage<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/leadingwithequity>.

"Libraries Leading with Equity" is funded in whole by LSTA as administered by the State Library of Oregon.

Questions? Please reach out! ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov> or 971-375-5126


Warm Regards,
Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
State Library of Oregon
ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette at slo.oregon.gov>| 971-375-5126
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
[Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon]<http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday


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