[Libs-Or] OLA EDIA Committee PD Scholarships - APPLY NOW!

[OLA EDI Antiracism Committee]

Hello! The 2026 OLA/PNLA Annual Joint Conference
<https://oregonlibconference.org/2026/> is right around the corner. Like
fellow OLA units, the OLA EDIA Committee is ready to support your
professional development via scholarships! Now is the time to *Get Loud for
Libraries*. APPLY NOW to join us in Portland, OR between April 22-24, 2026.


   - Conference Registration
   <https://oregonlibconference.org/2026/registration/>
   - Conference FAQs
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ZVhGQ3uUSY7FZBQnV16ndck-8juShI2/edit>
   - Conference Registration Cost Sheet
   <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IOhyn36xFxKlshYG8N_DAsaRMOcpkmW6/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108167161867571907473&rtpof=true&sd=true>

   - Affinity Group Schedule
   <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8p-KT0Hz4EnDx5Otc4NMMb_1ljiDi46/view?usp=sharing>


More specifically, the OLA EDIAC’s professional development scholarships*
support EDI & Antiracism professional development for library staff,
volunteers, and library-job seekers in Oregon, who:

   - identify as belonging to one or more marginalized, minoritized, and
   racialized communities seeking general professional development
   *(prioritized)*
   - are looking to develop skills in providing culturally relevant
   services to communities that are historically and currently underserved and
   under-resourced *(prioritized)*
   OR
   - are seeking professional development on, related to or impacting
   efforts towards equity, diversity, inclusion and/or antiracism in their
   libraries or the communities they serve

****Scholarships are made possible in whole by the Institute of Museum and
Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act,
administered by the State Library of Oregon.*



Scholarship funds can be used for registration, travel, lodging and meals. OLA
membership is not required. Applications are reviewed on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each month (unless other arrangements are made).



Other workshops, webinars and or PD opportunities may better suit your
needs. While not a definitive list, here are some organizations
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jA12sb1cWGx1UGytQEKvrqSIZ0meH5DYxdgzIqDX5oE/edit?usp=sharing>
that
may offer appropriate learning opportunities for your consideration. Or
consider applying to attend the 2026 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition l
Chicago l June 25-29, 2026 <https://2026.alaannual.org/>.



For more detailed scholarship info, click here
<https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships>. If you're
ready, you can *apply here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDIGnAfP9cIxZYLalGHuNn25viYkk-q921jUafmjIhcmYTbw/viewform>*
.



For any other questions or concerns, please email the OLA EDIA Committee
Chairs: edicommittee at olaweb.org.

Mahalo,

      Roxanne

Roxanne M. Renteria

OLA EDI & Anti-Racism Committee, Co-Chair

Serving Alongside LaRee Dominguez

2023-2026
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*OLA EDI Antiracism Committee*

EDIA Committee Webpage
<https://www.olaweb.org/ola-edi-antiracism-committee---HOME>
EDIA  <https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067>OVERDUE Podcast
<https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067>
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