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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Hello library community!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Here’s a quick reminder about learning resources available through the State Library and other organizations:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.0pt;margin-left:.5in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Be sure to visit the
<b>State Library of Oregon’s </b><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><b>CE website</b></a> for more learning resources and the
<a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><b>CE Calendar</b></a> which also includes links to the
<a href="https://maine-msl.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=74557260">PDF</a> and <a href="https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html">
online</a> versions of this month's free events listed by category (compiled by the Maine State Library hosted by WebJunction).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Self-paced resources and recordings:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Self-paced Course:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://nrtrc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/navigating-the-telehealth-neighborhood-a-guide-to-telehealth-access-for-digital-navigators"><b>Navigating the Telehealth
Neighborhood: A Guide to Telehealth Access for Digital Navigators</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center self-paced course: This course was created with digital navigators in mind, but is a great introduction
to telehealth for anyone assisting a learner, patient or loved one in accessing telehealth. From the basics of telehealth, to helping others find resources for their telehealth appointment, we hope this training will “navigate” you in the right direction!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Recording</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
<a href="https://programminglibrarian.org/learn/living-room-conversations-connecting-your-library-community-through-conversation" target="_blank">
<b>Living Room Conversations: Connecting Your Library Community Through Conversation</b></a> (ALA/Programming Librarian)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://livingroomconversations.org/" target="_blank">Living Room Conversations</a> are a simple, easy, and effective way to bring your
community together through community conversations and civic dialogue programming. Living Room Conversations offers a plug-and-play library program that allows both small and rural as well as large and urban libraries to hold community conversations on a wide
range of topics. This webinar will guide participants through the Living Room Conversations dialogue model and offer examples of how libraries across the country have brought their communities together to engage in thoughtful, respectful, and transformative
conversations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Highlighted webinars / online events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<b>Wednesday,</b> <b>April 3, 12p PT: </b></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/implementation-telehealth-services-rural-public-libraries"><b>Implementation of Telehealth Services
in Rural Public Libraries</b></a><b><span style="color:black"> (NNLM)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">A lack of access to healthcare professionals is a key contributing factor to poor health outcomes in the United States. Telehealth
services have the potential to improve those outcomes by removing geographic barriers and providing timely care with healthcare providers and specialists. However, gaps in accessing telehealth exist in rural areas: citizens may lack internet access, a private
space, or the digital literacy skills necessary to benefit from telehealth. </span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Public libraries are increasingly recognizing the importance of facilitating access to telehealth services to their communities. These services can vary widely based on the resources
and needs of the library and the community. This webinar will highlight a project in Colorado to fund the development of telehealth services in rural library sites across the state. You will learn more about the project, how participating sites are developing
their telehealth services, and resources for networking and training. The project is a partnership between the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Registration</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"> and more information is available here:
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/implementation-telehealth-services-rural-public-libraries">
https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/implementation-telehealth-services-rural-public-libraries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, April 11, 11a PT: Migrants: A Conversation with Sheri Laigle about the Current Crisis (and How Your Organization Can Help) (Dowd Training)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-laigle-4b056ba2">Sheri Laigle</a> is the Director of Social Services at
<a href="https://hias.org/">HIAS</a>, a Jewish humanitarian organization committed to helping refugees and asylum seekers in the Washington, DC and New York metropolitan areas. Prior to her role at HIAS, Sheri worked as a therapist at Trauma Services, a program
of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, for 17 years. In that position, she served victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma and interpersonal or gender-based violence. Bilingual in French and English,
Sheri has worked extensively with the African immigrant population throughout her career. She was the co-founder and organizer of the African Women’s Empowerment Workshop, an annual conference for African immigrant women, from 2008 to 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This webinar is available only to Oregon library staff and volunteers. Fore registration information, please contact Darci Hanning at
<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</a> <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, April 11, 11a PT
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/unveiling-power-community-partnerships-transforming-black-maternal-health-outreach">
Unveiling the Power of Community Partnerships: Transforming Black Maternal Health Outreach</a></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><br>
In this webinar, Sarah A. Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera from the Brooklyn Public Library will provide information about successful past and upcoming public programs on Black Maternal Health. This is one of 2 webinars focusing on Black Maternal Health Week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Weekly Webinars, Mondays, April 1 - April 22, 11a-12:30p PT:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/navigating-new-norms-harnessing-generative-ai-library-services-and-solutions"><b>Navigating New Norms: Harnessing Generative AI for
Library Services and Solutions</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This is a 4-part class. Due to limited space, please only register if you can
<b>commit to all 4 sessions</b>. <br>
</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><br>
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, libraries are leveraging generative artificial intelligence to enhance their services and adapt to changing user behaviors and needs. "Navigating New Norms: Harnessing Generative AI for Library Services and Solutions"
is a short course designed to equip librarians with the knowledge and skills needed to automate efforts in advancing analytics, creating content, and answering library users' questions. Register to embark on a journey exploring the nuts and bolts of generative
AI, from its foundational concepts to practical applications in library settings. [<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/navigating-new-norms-harnessing-generative-ai-library-services-and-solutions">read more</a>]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ripleffect.org/12-months-to-better-library-data/"><b>12 Months to Better Library Data</b></a></span></u><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
a free webinar series from RIPL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">The Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a national initiative to provide training about data and evaluation to public library workers.
While RIPL typically provides in-person trainings, it has now launched a free, monthly, yearlong webinar series,
<i>12 Months to Better Library Data</i>. During the first quarter of the webinar series, the focus will be on the Identify and Plan steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Begin With a Strong Foundation: Developing a Data Plan (March 7, 2024,
<a href="https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/begin-with-a-strong-foundation-developing-a-data-plan/">
recording now available</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/outcomes-and-beyond-a-3-step-approach-to-evaluating-program-success/">Outcomes
and Beyond: A 3-Step Approach to Evaluating Program Success</a> (April 16, 2024, 9:00-10:30 Pacific)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ripleffect.org/blog/webinar/introduction-to-data-equity/">Introduction to Data Equity</a> (May 13, 2024,
12:00-1:30 Pacific)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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This series is intended for public library workers interested in gaining knowledge and skills for data-informed decision-making, program improvement, planning, and advocacy; as well as in learning how to use data to serve their community even better tomorrow
than they are today. Anyone else interested in public library data and evaluation is also
<a href="https://www.ripleffect.org/12-months-to-better-library-data/">welcome to join</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Upcoming live PCI Webinars:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Each Wednesday <b>from 11a - 12p PT</b>, explore new, relevant topics during a live webinar from People Connect Institute. These webinars will also be recorded and available
the following week in the <a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=12423" target="_blank">Oregon Library Staff Academy / PCI Webinars</a> category. <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationLinksToUpcomingPCIWebinars" target="_blank">Request
your registration links for these upcoming webinars.</a> <b>Note</b>: all PCI Webinars (live and recorded) are
<b>limited</b> to Oregon library staff, volunteers, board members, Friend and Foundation members. Full descriptions are available on the
<a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3">PCI Webinar CE page</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">April 3: The Best Folk and Fairy Tale Picture Books for Preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">April 10: Perspectives of Value: Using Language to Change Perceived Value of the Library<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">April 17: Storytime for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Best Practices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">April 24: Teen Behavior in the Library: Managing This [Sometimes-Challenging] Developmental Stage<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 1: Come Play at the Library: How to Launch a Library Board Game Program for Everyone<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 8: ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que le leyeron un cuento?: Hora de cuentos en español para adultos<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 15: The Change Factor: Unravel Drama, Shift Dynamics to Transform & Thrive<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 22: Should You Overcome or Embrace Imposter Syndrome?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 29: 7 Ted Talks You Should Watch After This Webinar and Why<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">From WebJunction, free live webinars – register now!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Tuesday, April 16, 12p PT,
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-director-hiring-process.html"><b>Navigating the library director hiring process: A guide for trustees and boards</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This presentation offers crucial steps for hiring a library director, empowering your board to secure visionary leadership and avoid pitfalls.
<i>Note: In Oregon, this will be mostly of interest to library districts that have governing boards and responsibility for hiring the director.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Hiring a new library director is the single most important decision of the library board. Finding and retaining a good library director is vital
to creating excellent library service for your community. This presentation will provide you with step-by-step instructions for this significant hiring process. From forming a committee to board approval, we'll navigate each crucial step together. Gain invaluable
insights on job descriptions, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews. You will learn how avoid common pitfalls and ensure a seamless transition to a new director. Empower your board to make informed decisions and secure the visionary leadership
your library deserves.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Tuesday, April 30, 12p PT,
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/leadership-strategies.html"><b>Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This webinar introduces skills and practical strategies for developing empathetic, curiosity-led leadership, to help improve communication, connection
and cooperation at your library. <br>
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As library staff, our collective morale and goodwill are often eroded by a tidal wave of factors including book challenges, budget constraints, staffing shortages, toxic online discourse, and an increasingly divided culture. In times like these, searching for
common ground might sound naïve or idealistic, but intentionally cultivating these mindsets can have a profound effect on your organizational culture, communication, problem-solving, and mental health. This webinar introduces skills grounded in the “Good Inside”
approach, and will cover practical strategies to develop empathetic, curiosity-led leadership that assumes good intent in moments of conflict and stress, along with actionable communication skills for connection and cooperation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Upcoming Free Online Conference:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, Apr 25 (7a – 2p PT) Penguin Random House Spring Book & Author Festival 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Join</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Penguin
Random House,</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Library Journal, and School Library Journal</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">for
our Spring 2024 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere! Enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile. You</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">’</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">ll
hear from many of your favorite authors, whose work runs the gamut from Picture Books to Young Adult titles to the best new Fiction and Nonfiction for adults. There is something of interest for every reader. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check
out the virtual exhibit hall, access eGalleys, and enter to win prizes and giveaways. For more information and to register, visit:
<a href="https://www.slj.com/section/events?eventtype=virtualEvents">https://www.slj.com/section/events?eventtype=virtualEvents</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Looking for learning resources on a particular topic? I’m happy to help – please contact me!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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