[Libs-Or] Upcoming learning opportunities
HANNING Darci * SLO
Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov
Fri Mar 13 10:45:00 PDT 2026
Hello Library Community!
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 request your free account by submitting this form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources>.
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 as well as the CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1>.
You can view this email online as well.<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/weekly>
>> 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! <<
AT YOUR LEISURE:
LEARN: Future Proof Your Library<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/63814> (EveryLibrary, recorded webinar in the Oregon Library Staff Academy)
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.
If there is a threat to your library, the key to preserving your organization is to align it with the priorities of local stakeholders, organizations, and elected officials. Library stakeholders, allies, and partners need to be encouraged, equipped and enabled to advocate for what they believe in - and what your library stands for. Join Peter Bromberg, Associate Director of EveryLibrary, to learn smart, effective ways to engage the stakeholders in the face of a crisis and how to get organized for successful advocacy.
WATCH: 3 habits to practice curiosity — and escape your phone<https://www.ted.com/talks/nayeema_raza_3_habits_to_practice_curiosity_and_escape_your_phone> (TED Talk)
We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.
READ: Say it loud, say it clear: Writing for everyday library communication<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/writing-everyday-library-communication.html?j=5655391&e=darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov&l=28396_HTML&u=426846536&mid=6281533&jb=9007&utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=March+4+2026+-+Crossroads+-+20260304_094645&utm_campaign=wj-crossroads-fy25&utm_term=WebJunction%20Crossroads> (Webjunction)
This second article moves into the practical next step: turning that clarity into writing that is easy to read, purposeful, and more likely to get the response you need. Effective written communication is a great tool in every library staffer’s tool belt. Often called business writing, professional communication includes emails to the director, letters to patrons, press releases, policy recommendations, and more.
You can also read the first article in this series, Clear, confident communication for your library<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-communication-strategies.html>.
HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS:
Thursday, March 19, 12:00p PT: Navigating Misinformation in One-on-One Patron Interactions<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/misinformation-patron-interactions.html> (Webjunction)
Working one‑on‑one with someone who holds information that may be inaccurate or otherwise difficult to verify can be challenging for any library worker. A researcher from the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP) and a librarian from the Dallas Public Library will provide a brief overview of factors that influence why people trust certain information, as well as approaches library staff can use when interacting with patrons. By the end of this session, attendees will feel more confident engaging one‑on‑one with patrons in situations involving information that may require clarification or further evaluation.
Tuesday, March 24, 9a PT: Planting Seeds for Sustainability<https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y0rncSVTTdmNtgvTchCcpw#/registration> (LyrOpen Fair #1, Lyrasis)
This webinar will bring together partners that support publishers participating in Opening the Future to reflect on the role their infrastructures play in the program’s success. Speakers will discuss how established services underpin the discovery, distribution, and long term sustainability of open access books, work that is often essential yet largely invisible. The conversation will highlight how these partners, operating alongside one another, support knowledge mobility and contribute to sustainable approaches to open access book publishing across different disciplinary communities and regions. We’ll also talk about ways in which this community can be brought together to share knowledge and advocate collaboratively in making OA books freely available to all, globally, through Opening the Future.
ONLINE CONFERENCES:
Thursday, April 9, 10:30a – 1:30p PT: Perspectives On AI<https://www.library20.com/miniconferences/perspectives-on-ai> (Library 2.0 2026 Mini-Conference)
AI is reshaping libraries in ways that raise hard questions and real opportunities, and library workers are responding with everything from skepticism to excitement to alarm. This three-hour mini-conference, "Perspectives on AI: Exploring Experiences with AI in Library Work" on Thursday, April 9, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm US-Pacific Time, is designed to honor that complexity so attendees can form their own informed, values-grounded view.
The mini-conference will explore AI from the angles that matter to library workers:
· Understanding risks and potential harms;
· Practical applications in library and administrative work;
· Research and information literacy;
· Leadership decision-making;
· Ethical considerations;
· Supporting patrons who are navigating AI in their own lives.
LIVE WEBINARS for the week of March 16 (details are available at our CE Calendar<https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> and the Webjunction<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html> listing).
Monday
* 8 – 9am Meeting Moments of Change: Strategic Planning for an Unpredictable World (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
* 11am – 12pm Escape Experiences at the Indiana State Library – Can You "Escape," too? (FDLP)
Tuesday
* 9 – 10am How Libraries are Addressing Mass Incarceration (ALA)
* 10 – 11am Content That Connects: Digital Outreach for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
* 10 – 10:45am How to Supercharge Your Grant Research (CharityHowTo)
* 11am – 12pm Acts of Science: Connected Info Session (SciStarter)
* 1 – 2pm Standardizing IEP Documentation: Benefits, Best Practices, and Winning Strategies (edWeb)
Wednesday
* 7 – 8am Building an Accessible Library and Workplace – Practical Do's, Don'ts, and Best Practices (IFLA)
* 8 – 9am Modernizing a Small Library on a Small Budget: Systems, Culture, and Community in Year One (Nebraska Library Commission)
* 10 – 11am Managing Cash Flow (Propel Nonprofits)
* 11am – 2pm Readers’ Advisory: Ideas & Practice 2026 (Booklist)
* 11am – 12pm PCI: Best Romances of 2025
* 11am – 12pm The Power of One: Navigating a Single-Person or Small Technical Services Department (Carterette Webinars)
* 11am – 12pm Navigating Donor Conversations: From Preparation to Partnership (Niche Academy)
* 11am – 12pm Readers' Advisory: Ideas & Practice 2026 (Booklist)
* 11am – 12pm Redefining Facilities Leadership: How Purpose and Clarity Drive Better Service (Follett)
* 11am – 12pm The major gifts playbook: Turn Potential Into Power (Bloomerang)
* 11am – 12pm The Power of One: Navigating a Single-Person or Small Technical Services Department (Georgia Library Association)
Thursday
* 10 – 11am An Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Federal Statutes (LOC Law Library)
* 10 – 11am Engagement as the Engine of Change (Training Industry)
* 10 – 11am Streamlining Your Year-End Financial Close in 2026: An Audit-Ready Guide for Nonprofits (Charity Village)
* 11am – 12:30pm CareerOneStop: Help Your Customers Stand Out in Their Job Search (Workforce GPS)
* 11am – 12pm Storytelling in Libraries, Archives, and Museums (Preserve This)
* 11am – 12pm DK's Summer 2026 Librarian Preview (Booklist)
* 11am – 12pm Increasing Access w/ Technology on Hand: Using what you already have to increase access to partially hidden, previously unmanaged collections (ASERL)
* 12 – 1pm Navigating Misinformation in One-on-One Patron Interactions (WebJunction)
* 1 – 2pm Level Up International Dark Sky Week with Citizen Science (SciStarter)
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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