[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities (free)

Mon Oct 20 09:23:35 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#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! <<

REMINDER: Friday, November 14: Washington Library Association’s Trauma-Informed Libraries Online Summit<https://www.wla.org/2025-trauma-informed-libraries-summit>
The State Library of Oregon is offering unlimited, statewide access via a discount code for free registration to staff and volunteers of Oregon libraries. WLA’s registration starts on October 8 – staff and volunteers from Oregon libraries can request their free registration code by submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestFreeRegistrationForWLASummit>.

ONLINE CONFERENCES:
Wednesday, October 22 (10 am-4 pm) NextGen Virtual Summit: Powering Your Career With Skills and Collaboration <https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/> (GovLoop)
We’re thrilled to have you join us at the upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit! Registration is free and open to everyone. We look forward to hosting a full day of professional development keynotes and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for schedule and speaker announcements! [LEARN MORE<https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/>] [REGISTER<https://www.govloop.com/training/oct-22-nextgen-virtual-summit-powering-your-career-with-skills-and-collaboration/>]

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:
Tuesday, October 23, 8:00a PT: Building accessible LibGuides: A panel on policies, workflows, and the ADA update<https://libraryaccessibility.org/events/building-accessible-libguides-panel-policies-workflows-and-ada-update> (Library Accessibility Alliance)
As libraries prepare for the upcoming ADA law update, accessibility is more urgent—and more achievable—than ever. Remediating existing LibGuides for accessibility and updating internal LibGuide workflows are an essential part of ensuring compliance with the updated ADA regulations.

Join the Library Accessibility Alliance (LAA) for Building Accessible LibGuides: A Panel on Policies, Workflows, and the ADA Update. This webinar focuses on the implementation of accessible LibGuides in light of the upcoming ADA law update. This Q&A-style panel brings together library professionals who are actively working to make their LibGuides ADA compliant by the April 26, 2026 deadline. Panelists will share real-world strategies, workflows, and tools they use to ensure accessibility, as well as the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve achieved. [LEARN MORE<https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI3DEb2mQSG3W23tVufNvg#/registration>] [REGISTER<https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI3DEb2mQSG3W23tVufNvg#/registration>]

Tuesday, October 28, 11:00a – 12:30p PT: Libraries as Civic Hubs: Dialogue, Deliberation, and Civic Engagement in Challenging Times<https://www.ncdd.org/events.html> (National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation)
Libraries remain one of the last truly public spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together. In today’s polarized climate, they are also uniquely positioned to serve as hubs for civic engagement, dialogue, and trust-building.

Co-hosted by the National Coalition for Dialogue Deliberation (NCDD) and NCDD member organization the Listen First Project, this webinar will bring together leaders from across the civic engagement, bridge building, and library fields to share tools, resources, and real-world examples for strengthening libraries’ role as spaces for bridging, deliberation, and civic learning. [LEARN MORE<https://www.ncdd.org/events.html>] [REGISTER<https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjM2NzY2>]

SAVE THE DATES:
Thursday, November 6 , 7:00a – 2:00p PT: LibraryConLive! 2025<https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/libraryconlive2025> (Library Journal / School Library Journal)
Join a day-long celebration of fandom, spotlighting genre fiction for adults and teens with panels devoted to comics and graphic novels, horror, sf/fantasy, and more. Plus, network online while exploring the virtual exhibit hall, where you can chat with publishing reps and download free resources. Whether you're a public or school librarian, an educator, or a superfan, don't miss this chance to meet with some of your favorite creators.

Thursday, November 13, 12:00 1:30p PT: Library Leadership Stories<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4eJfk2R_RTuEhRNzo6yMNA#/registration> (ALA Editions/Neal-Schuman)
Attend this webinar for a major morale boost: Seven library leaders from diverse backgrounds will share stories of seminal experiences in library leadership and provide takeaways that any library worker can apply to their professional lives. A moderated Q&A between the storytelling presenters and the audience will follow the last presentation for this estimated 90-minute program. Learn more about the presenters and register here<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4eJfk2R_RTuEhRNzo6yMNA#/registration>.

Wednesday, December 3, 9:00a – 2:30p PT: 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>]
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://slo.oregon.gov/conted#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 (recording available<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/87735>)
  *   October 8: A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader (recording available<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/87913>)
  *   October 15: From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate: Lessons Learned from the Campaign Trail (recording available<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/88119>)
  *   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:

  *   WATCH: Three simple ways to build stronger relationships at work<https://www.ted.com/talks/alyssa_birnbaum_3_simple_ways_to_build_stronger_relationships_at_work> (TED Talk)
Doing the best at your job isn't just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares practical, research-backed tips for strengthening relationships with your coworkers (whether you’re together in person or working remotely) in order to boost engagement, fight burnout and make work better for everyone. (16 minutes.)

  *   LEARN: Leadership Development Series<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/pathway/56882> (Oregon Library Staff Academy, Oregon library staff only)
A series of six, 60-minute leadership training presented by Niche Academy, award-winning social innovator Ian Hill, and leadership coach Farrell Buller.

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)

  *   LISTEN: Debriefing After Challenging Situations with Mary Graham & Becky Potter<https://libraryleadershippodcast.com/176-debriefing-after-challenging-situations-with-mary-graham-becky-potter/> (Library Leadership Podcast)
Have you ever had an incident at your library and wondered how you could do more afterwards than just try to shake it off? On this show, Mary Graham, Service Delivery Manager, and Becky Potter, Library Experience Supervisor, with Calgary Public Library, talk about Debriefing After Challenging Situations. Timely and flexible debriefing can help staff deal with challenging situations. On this show, you’ll hear why and how.

  *   READ: Both sides favor censorship when children’s books conflict with their political beliefs<https://www.psypost.org/both-sides-favor-censorship-when-childrens-books-conflict-with-their-political-beliefs/> (PsyPost)
A new study published in PLOS ONE<https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332240> has found that Americans across the political spectrum tend to support censorship when literature conflicts with their own ideological values, even though most say they oppose censorship in general. The research challenges the notion that support for literary censorship in the United States is divided neatly along ideological lines.

WEBINARS for the Week of October 20, details are available in the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1>:
Tuesday:

  *   9am Building Buy-In: Gaining Support for Creative Aging at Local and State Levels (Session 3 of 3)
  *   9am Creative Aging in Action: Practical Strategies for Libraries Webinar Series (Infopeople)
  *   11am Effective, Sustainable, and Practical Library Assessment (ASERL)
  *   12pm Acts of Science: Connected Info Session (SciStarter)
  *   12pm Finding Your Voice: Content that Stands Out of the Crowd (CharityHowTo)

Wednesday

  *   10am "They asked you for WHAT?!" Helping Your Patrons Outsmart Scammers and Avoid Fraud (Programming Librarian)
  *   11am PCI: NotebookLM in Action
  *   11am Leading the Charge: Navigating Change in Edtech Leadership (Follett)
  *   11am Working Well with Your Team: How to Manage Your Staff (Niche Academy Webinar)
  *   12pm Meeting Mastery: Skills Every Leader Needs (Tech-Talk)

Thursday

  *   8am Building Accessible LibGuides: A Panel on Policies, Workflows, and the ADA Update (Library Accessibility Alliance)
  *   9am Creative Writing Workshops for Library Kids: From New York, NY to Norwalk, IA (ALA eLearning)
  *   11am Domestic Violence in the Library: A Safety and Security Issue Facing Patrons and Staff
  *   11am Appreciation & Recognition Series: Designing New Events (Idealist formerly Volunteer Match)
  *   12pm Achieving Work-Life Balance: Is “Severance” the Answer? (Training Magazine Network)

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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