[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities

Mon Feb 23 13:48:26 PST 2026

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>.

You can also view the PDF<https://maine-msl.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=76010632> (with webinars listed by category/subject) and an online<https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html> version of this month's free events (compiled by the Maine State Library and hosted by WebJunction).

You can view this email online as well.<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-2>

>> 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! <<

Did you know that the Oregon Library Staff Academy 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 create your free account by submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources>.

Learning opportunities:

LEARN: Dealing with Burnout<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/88646> (Oregon Library Staff Academy self-paced tutorial)
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.

Have you ever felt like you didn't want to go to work? Do you feel that every day? Maybe the job isn't fun anymore. Maybe you're stressed or exhausted. If you feel this way, you're not alone. Many people suffer from job burnout. Learning the signs, symptoms, and situations that cause burnout can help you deal with them so you stay healthy!  By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:

·        Identify situations that cause burnout

·        Recognize the signs of burnout

·        Implement strategies to help prevent or address burnout

See also this series: Burnout in Public Libraries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/pathway/90995>, which includes: A Trauma Informed Approach, Materials Challenges, and Workplace Wellness.

WATCH:  A surprisingly effective way to fight misinformation<https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_jorgenson_a_surprisingly_effective_way_to_fight_misinformation> (TED Talk)
What if the best defense against misinformation isn’t panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history — from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth.

LISTEN: Wellbeing in the Library Workplace<https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/library-land-loves/c9698690-20cf-0136-c266-7d73a919276a/wellbeing-in-the-library-workplace/1446ce87-3225-47b1-a591-957220dbfde3> (Library Land Loves podcast, released 12/22/2025)
We’re talking with Bobbi L. Newman about realistic approaches to wellbeing in the library workplace: healthier work habits, stronger communication, gestures of appreciation, ergonomics that actually help, staff advocacy, and creative outlets that keep you grounded.

READ:  The Dreaded Library Annual Report: How to Create a Masterpiece that Showcases Your Library’s Value and Inspires Your Readers<https://superlibrarymarketing.com/2021/01/11/libraryannualreport/>
The annual report has an importance that no other piece of library marketing holds. And that’s especially true this year. It must convey the work you did, the value you provided, and the ways the pandemic affected your library. And your annual report is more than an archive of your library’s work. It is a way to tell the story of your library.

HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS/COURSES:

Wednesday, February 25,11:00a PT: ¡Libros, Niños y Más! : Spanish Books for Kids<https://events.zoom.us/ev/AmfmiKR2m6GMz1keZSp90EC4uAIwvDbOCCgNyj5dkPAroAn6fjCG~AqO_CIm-Jm7tCfYKuqIfFdWggVMujXVGoGY1MzHKVNfFRFbUMhWtFJHzQwrkE2wNHGAKbXFXZ5aFqxawJmT91ScLPg?utm_campaign=34235809-2026%20Webcasts&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=402691889&utm_content=402691889> (School Library Journal)
Make your kids collection more accessible for your community's Spanish speaking population with some of these great new titles from Mad Cave Studios, Vista Higher Education, PRH Grupo Editorial USA, MakeMake, Planeta, and Editorial Pirata. With Spanish language books benefiting both non-English speaking kids and Spanish learners alike, broadening your collection of these books is a great way to make your library more inclusive and inviting for all your young readers. As a special bonus, we will have a surprise author joining near the end of the webcast. Register here<https://events.zoom.us/e/view/JgOWTyZ0QBOMq2TBydUpsg/purchase>.

ONLINE CONFERENCES:

Friday, February 27,  6:45a-3:00p: Big Talk from Small Libraries 2026<https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=25071> (Nebraska Library Commission and Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL))
This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries - the smaller the better! All of our presenters are from libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people, or are directly partnered with a small library and co-presenting with the library. Topics range from technology to programming to new roles for the library. This event is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative things your colleagues are doing in their small libraries.

Recordings: Unless otherwise noted, sessions are recorded and posted to the Previous Conferences<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/previous-conferences/> page as soon as possible after the event. You do not need to register for the conference to access the recordings.

You can register here<https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=25071> to attend the live conference sessions for free.

Tues - Thurs, March 10-12, 2026: Southeast Collaborative Online Conference<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Home> (Georgia Public Library Service, State Library of North Carolina, South Carolina State Library, Tennessee State Library & Archives, and The Library of Virginia)
The 2026 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference (SECC) is a collective effort to offer innovative and useful online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through a convenient online conference. Registration is now open<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Home> (free) –  you can view the agenda<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/Shedule> and learn more about the presenters<https://sites.google.com/view/secollaborative/speakers>.

LIVE WEBINARS for the week of February 23 (details are available in the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> or at WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html>)

Tuesday:

  *   10am The Nonprofit Leadership Trifecta: HR, Marketing, and Grant Writing (TechSoup)
  *   11am The Digital Shelf: Sustainable Ebooks
  *   12:30pm The Real World in the Library: Digital Nonfiction Students Love

Wednesday:

  *   7am What's Up Wednesday – Preparing for Tomorrow: The Benefits of Futures Thinking in Libraries (Indiana State Library)
  *   10am Monthly Giving: Your Nonprofit Sustainability Plan (Productive Fundraising)
  *   11am Harnessing community strengths for research and interventions on wildfire smoke in the Yakima Valley of Washington state
  *   11am PCI: Picture Book Powerhouse: Top Titles of 2025
  *   11am ¡Libros, Niños y Más! : Spanish Books for Kids
  *   11am Communicate effectively, influence upward, and anticipate leadership needs (Niche Academy)
  *   11am Harnessing community strengths for research and interventions on wildfire smoke in the Yakima Valley of Washington state (NNLM)
  *   12pm Day One: Social Media Boot Camp - Two-Day Webinar Series (Firespring)
  *   12pm Discover 10 Free Web Tools We Use Continually (Tech-Talk)
  *   12pm Influence Is Your Superpower: The Human Advantage Al Still Can't Automate (Training Magazine Network)
  *   2pm Innovation in Action – Libraries that Power Digital Learning - Future Ready Librarians Webinar Series (All4Ed)

Thursday:

  *   9am Creating a Culture of Recognition & Engagement (Training Magazine Network)
  *   11am Nonprofit Sustainability: Build Strategies That Actually Work (Candid Learning)
  *   11am Exactly What to Say in the Ask (Blackbaud)
  *   12pm Day Two: Social Media Boot Camp - Two-Day Webinar Series (Firespring)
  *   12pm Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages (WebJunction)
  *   3pm The Reading Culture Advantage: Cracking the Code on Reader Engagement (LibrariesLearn/CSL)
Friday:

  *   8am Acts of Science: Connected Info Session (ProQuest/Clarivate)

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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