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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greetings! Please see the free offerings below – if you’re interested, register SOON as many sessions (not listed below) are already full.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stronger Together: Creating Space for Mutual Support<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The PLA Leadership Development Committee has embraced this charge. Starting in Fall 2023, we are pleased to offer a series of online networking conversations, “Stronger Together: Creating Space
for Mutual Support,” hosted by members of the PLA Leadership Development Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Library leaders at all levels are facing unprecedented challenges related to a variety of topics: intellectual freedom; equity, diversity, and inclusion; staffing challenges; community engagement;
and, let’s face it, sometimes just maintaining your own motivation in a post-pandemic environment. People need time and space to refresh, energize, practice self-care, and feel seen and supported by their colleagues. Join these free, facilitated conversation
to share and connect with colleagues in small online groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Below are the “Stronger Together: Creating Space for Mutual Support” topics and dates, you may register for as many sessions as you’d like. Registration is free. Click a date/time below to register
for that conversation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conversation Topics, Dates, and Times<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Purposeful service* – maintaining your motivation:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> How do you sustain yourself through difficult times
while still finding joy in your work?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsceysqzMiHND0DQ6saT3zMPGcw4LX9sg9" target="_blank" title="Dec. 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central: For front line workers (repeat)">Dec.
5, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central: For front line workers (repeat)</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Working through intellectual freedom challenges:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> How do you navigate upholding core library principles
in a polarized environment?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModOitrzopGt16HGSWY44mSpI292ZsIUyB" target="_blank" title="Oct. 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM Central">Oct. 19,
2023, at 3:00 PM Central</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Challenges faced by staff from historically marginalized groups:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> How do staff from historically marginalized
groups find the support to grow and thrive in their careers?<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuceysrD8uHta044VAKbV9iFeCN2QuZVtS" target="_blank" title="Jan. 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central">Jan. 9, 2024,
at 10:00 AM Central</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrceCurD0vHdAYLDlWv_UEa4aAX00qBU1s" target="_blank" title="Jan. 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central">Jan. 18,
2024, at 3:00 PM Central</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Please note: Purposeful Service is divided between front line workers and administrative staff. Facilitators will include PLA Board Members, current and former PLA Leadership Development Committee
Members, and other PLA member-leaders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<br>
<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted</span></a><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon <b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">971-375-3491 <b>|</b> <a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov">
<span style="color:#0563C1">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library">
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