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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hello library community!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Here’s a summary of upcoming learning resources available through the State Library and other organizations:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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=76010632">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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">>> If you’re looking for learning resources on a particular topic,
<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon?subject=I'm%20looking%20for%20CE%20resources">
please contact me</a> – I’m happy to help! <<<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">IN-PERSON FACILITATION TRAINING<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Since 2024, Oregon Humanities has presented trainings for staff, board members, volunteers, and program partners of Oregon libraries of all types
(public, academic, school, and tribal). These trainings help people involved with libraries strengthen their skills in leading conversations about vital issues and ideas across differences, beliefs, and backgrounds.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Using the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a jumping off point, participants will learn about facilitation and reflective
conversation, practice new skills and techniques, and learn to design and facilitate conversations that allow people and groups to learn more about themselves and others. These trainings and other programs are part of Oregon Humanities’ work called “Beyond
250”— “This semiquincentennial of the nation provides an opportunity to reflect on our complex founding and history, lift up under-told stories, and appreciate diverse perspectives about the past, present, and future of our nation.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">In 2025, Oregon Humanities will host
<a href="https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/services/trainings-for-libraries/">
free trainings</a> in Pendleton, Burns, and other communities to be announced.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Registration is free and now open for the following dates and sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">April 17 and 18</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
<b>Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton, OR</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Day 1: Thursday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Day 2: Friday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Go
<a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5160304">here</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">(<a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5160304">https://www.tfaforms.com/5160304</a>)
<b>to register for the April training in Pendleton.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">May 12 and 13</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
<b>1899 Foundry, 307 N Broadway Ave., Burns, OR<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Day 1: Monday, May 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Day 2: Tuesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Go
<a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5162817">here</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">(<a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5162817">https://www.tfaforms.com/5162817</a>)<b> to register for the May training in Burns.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Questions? Please contact <a href="mailto:programs@oregonhumanities.org">programs@oregonhumanities.org</a>. For more information about Oregon
Humanities and “Beyond 250” please visit: <a href="https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/beyond250/">
https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/beyond250/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ONLINE CONFERENCE:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Friday, Feb 28 (6:45 am – 3:00 pm)
<a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=24353">Big Talk From Small Libraries 2025</a>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(Nebraska Library Commission)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries - the smaller the better! Each of our speakers is from a library serving fewer than 10,000 people, or
is 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. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small your library. But, if your library serves a few hundred to a few thousand people, this is the day for you! For more information and to register, visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=24353">https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=24353</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SELF-PACED LEARNING:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=61" title="Digital Collections Stewardship">Digital Collections Stewardship</a></span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<u>(WebJunction)<o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Planning, creating, managing, and preserving digital collections, however, can be resource-intensive work that requires technology, new skills, and an ongoing commitment to maintain
them. Understanding the full lifecycle of digital stewardship is critical to successful digital collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These self-paced, online courses, designed specifically with the needs of small cultural institutions in mind, will guide you through the lifecycle of digital stewardship. This lifecycle
describes the entire ongoing range of tasks and activities necessary to successfully share digital collections. As you proceed through these courses, you will complete activities using the <u><a href="https://learn.webjunction.org/pluginfile.php/135473/coursecat/description/Digital%20Collections%20Stewardship%20Workbook.docx">Digital
Collections Stewardship Workbook</a></u>, creating an action plan for your digital collections implementation. If you are new to digital collections, we encourage you to take these courses sequentially; if not, feel free to choose the courses that fit your
needs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Courses include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 1: Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A Community-Centered Approach to Digital Collections<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 2: Preparing<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 3: Gathering<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 4: Digitizing<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 6: Saving<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Collections Stewardship 7: Sharing<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Complete information available here:
<u><a href="https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=61">https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=61</a><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS: <o:p>
</o:p></span></u></b></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:12.0pt">Wednesday, February 26, 12:00p PT:
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/turn-strategy-into-action.html">
Turn strategy into action with Theory of Change</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (Webjunction)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn how to use Theory of Change to align your library's vision, drive strategy, and support flexible, collaborative implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You're getting ready to implement a change at your library, from a new strategic plan to a major project. How do you get your staff, partners, or community to understand and align
with this new direction? Theory of Change is a powerful tool to help you define a shared vision that everyone can strive for together, while allowing flexibility and autonomy in how they get there. In this webinar, you’ll learn how one library is using Theory
of Change to drive strategic alignment while reducing bureaucracy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Upcoming live PCI Webinars:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Each Wednesday
<b>from 11a - 12p PT</b>, explore new, relevant topics during a live webinar from People Connect Institute.
<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/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3">PCI Webinar CE page</a>.
<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestRegistrationLinksToUpcomingPCIWebinars">
<b>Request your registration links for these upcoming webinars</b>.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">February 26: ELL and Literacy on the Table: Using Board or Card Games to Foster Fun with Language<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 5: Artificial Intelligence as a Cataloging Tool<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 12: Back to Basics: Building Strong Community Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 19: Customer Service: Ten Basic and Essential Skills<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 26: Back to Basics: Reference Skills<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 2: For Managers and Supervisors: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 9: Focusing on Focus Groups<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 16: Enhancing Your Energy and Enthusiasm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 23: Managing Difficult Employee Behaviors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 30: Trauma-Informed Libraries -- What are they, why do they matter, and how we do we become one<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These webinars will also be recorded and available the following week in the
<a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff?category=20549">Oregon Library Staff Academy / PCI Webinars</a> category; if you need access to the academy, please
<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources">
submit this form</a> and choose the option for the <i>Oregon Library Staff Academy</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Webinars coming up the week of February 24</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (visit the
<a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><b>CE Calendar</b></a> for details add additional webinar), all times are Pacific:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monday, February 24: <o:p>
</o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10 – 11:30am From Insight to Action: Using Public Library Data for Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, and Advocacy (RIPL)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">1 – 1:30pm Active Listening: What It Is & How to Do It (GovLoop)<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, February 25: <o:p>
</o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10 – 11:15am Talking Teen Services: Working with Teen Volunteers Panel (Colorado State Library)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10 – 11am Info2Go! Moving a Library? Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned (Idaho Commission for Libraries)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">11 – 11:30am Nonprofit leaders speak on mastering high-impact volunteer engagement<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, February 26: <o:p>
</o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">8 – 9am Pretty Sweet Tech: AI and Social-Emotional Learning for Early Childhood (Nebraska Library Commission)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0E2841;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><span style="color:windowtext">11am – 12pm PCI: ELL and Literacy on the Table: Using Board or Card Games to Foster Fun with Language<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0E2841;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#215F9A;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><span style="color:windowtext">12 – 1pm 15 Productivity and Creativity Boosters: Tips, Techniques, and Tools (Tech-Talk)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">12 – 1pm Boost your Nonprofit’s Cybersecurity: 10 Expert Tips for Safeguarding Your Organization (Firespring)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">12 – 1pm Turn strategy into action with Theory of Change (WebJunction)<br>
<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, February 27: <span style="color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10 – 11am Monthly Giving: Your Nonprofit Sustainability Plan (Productive Fundraising)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10 – 10:45am The Human Side of Fundraising Webinar Series | Session I: The Heart of Fundraising – Building Genuine Relationships (Blackbaud)
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">11am – 12:30pm Ask me anything: Finance playbook for nonprofits (Candid Learning)
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">11am – 12pm Building Inclusive Organizations and Demonstrating Impact in Libraries (ASERL)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">11am – 12pm Graphic Novels for Adults and Young Adults (Booklist)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<br>
<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b></span><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">State Library of Oregon
<b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">971-375-3491
<b>|</b> </span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">
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