[Libs-Or] May Welcoming Resources & Virtual Meetup Schedule

[BRUNSON-ROCHETTE Ericka * SLO]

Happy (almost) May, Oregon Library Community!
The Welcoming Oregon Libraries: Monthly Resources<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement/WelcomingOregonLibraries> list for May is a bit sparse, but it is up and ready to be explored!

You can find information on other upcoming trainings and webinars, learning opportunities, awards, grant and scholarship information, items to reflect on and more included, as well. The PDF version of this month, and previous months, can also be found via this same page. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you have any resource needs that you do not see reflected on these lists.

To avoid an influx of emails, I will also share reminders for the May virtual affinity and general DEI Meetup group schedule here:

May Virtual Affinity/General DEI Meetups
All virtual meetup groups are for individuals employed, volunteering, or looking for work in Oregon libraries. Managers and supervisors are permitted to join but are asked to be cognizant of barriers to authentic participation for other attendees attributed to disproportionate power dynamics.

Disability & Neurodivergence Affinity Meetup (First Tuesday of every month)
Tues., May 5 , noon-1p (Guest facilitator for May) | Meeting details and link<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/DisabilityNeurodivergenceAffinityMeetup>
For people who identify as neurodivergent, have a disability, or hold intersecting identities falling into both these groups---to include those with diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or suspected conditions.

DEI General Meetup (Second Wednesday of every month)
Wed., May 13, 3:30-4:30p (Guest facilitator: Jen Maurer, Library Support School Library Consultant) | Meetup Link <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1>
Suggested Topic: SB1098 (Freedom to Read Act) , or whatever is on your mind!
The purpose of the DEI General meetup is to informally bring together Oregon library professionals currently engaged in, or looking to advance, efforts that promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive library spaces, collections, services, policies, and work culture at their organization or in the profession. This is a place to share challenges, barriers, successes, ideas, support and/or to simply get a pulse on DEI work being done across the state. Topics of each meetup to change based on-needs or current challenges, but other topics are welcome.

2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Affinity Meetup (Third Thursday of every month)
Thurs.,  May 21, noon-1p | Meeting details and link<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/_2SLGBTQIAAffinityMeetup>
For Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and/or not listed as it pertains to sexual orientation, romantic orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.

BIPOC Virtual Affinity Meetup (Fourth Tuesday of every month)
Tues., May 26,  noon-1p | Meeting details and link<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup>
For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.


I also wanted to mention how wonderful it was chatting with some of you at the OLA/PNLA conference last week in Portland. If you could not be there, your presence was missed and the incredible work that you are all doing for your libraries and communities was felt and celebrated by all.
I will be on vacation until May 18th, but I look forward to connecting with folks when I return!

Warm Regards,
Ericka Brunson-Rochette
Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
Community Engagement 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
Check out my LibGuide<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement>!

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