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

[BRUNSON-ROCHETTE Ericka * SLO]

Happy June, Library Community!

Please find relevant and upcoming EDI related resources and opportunities for June in my updated Welcoming Oregon Libraries Monthly Resources LibGuide.<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement/WelcomingOregonLibraries>

A few highlights from this month include:


  *   June Pride Month Resources from CultureAlly<https://www.cultureally.com/dei-calendar/pride-month> and GLAAD<https://glaad.org/pride-2026/>
  *   Juneteenth Digital Toolkit<https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth/digital-toolkit> from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  *   Apply now for an OLA EDI & Antiracism Committee Professional Development Scholarship<https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships>
  *   ICYMI: The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day<https://time.com/5836444/black-memorial-day/>


June Affinity/General DEI Virtual Meetup<https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement/DEI_Resources#s-lg-box-35900182> Schedule:
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., June 2 , noon-1p | 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., June 10, 3:30-4:30p | Meetup Link <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1>
Suggested Topic: Brainstorming a restructuring of this monthly DEI meetup group to meet the needs and challenges of Oregon Library staff.

2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Affinity Meetup (Third Thursday of every month)
Thurs., June 18, 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., June 23,  noon-1p | Meeting details and link<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup>
For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.


For any questions or additional information needs, please do not hesitate to reach out!

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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