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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk191915305"></a><a name="_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Happy April, Oregon Library Community!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">There has certainly been quite a lot that has happened since my March email. Nonetheless, I have been heartened to see, hear and observe the fierce tenacity
and passion in which all of you continue to show up in support of libraries. In these uncertain times, we have been given a chance to reaffirm our commitment to the communities we serve; I am filled with hope daily seeing so many rising to this challenge.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">I recognize that recent conversations and events surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion have created difficulties for some to do this crucial work. Please
know that no matter what names, acronyms, or abbreviations we give to, or strip from, these efforts, the mission remains at the heart of what we stand for as a profession. Libraries stand as cornerstones for knowledge, inclusion, and opportunity
<b><u>for all</u></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">To help keep us grounded in this commitment, I am sharing another round of resources below (and attached as a pdf) that I hope will provide support, inspiration
and actionable tools for learning and reflection. I would be remiss if I didn’t also remind you that the stories forged from
<i>your</i> influence are among the most powerful tools you have. Let those stories be the light that guides you – because even if uncertainty clouds the way, the impact that libraries make will continue to shine brightly.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Please text, call, or email with questions, support needs, and/or to schedule time to chat. I am honored to be a partner in your mission to engage, serve and uplift your communities. Thank you for
all that you continue to do. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Warm Regards, <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img width="184" height="48" style="width:1.9166in;height:.5in" id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image001.png@01DBA3FE.6FF1A650"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Community Engagement Consultant
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">|
971-375-5126<br>
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image002.png@01DBA3FE.6FF1A650" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">VIRTUAL MEETUPS
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>All virtual meetup groups are for<b>
</b>individuals employed, volunteering, or looking for work in Oregon libraries. Managers and supervisors are permitted to join.
<u>Upholding confidentiality of attendees, conversations and information shared in these meetups is required</u>.
<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>DEI Virtual Meetup for Oregon Libraries
</b>(<i>Second Wednesday of every month</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>For anyone engaged in diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging work in Oregon libraries.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Wednesday, <b>April 9<sup>th</sup></b>, 3:30-4:30p |
</span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Meetup Link</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(Third Tuesday of every month)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>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.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Tuesday, <b>April 15<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1pm |
</span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/_2SLGBTQIAAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>BIPOC Virtual Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(Fourth Tuesday of every month)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Tuesday, <b>April 22<sup>nd</sup></b>, noon-1p |
</span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Disability & Neurodivergence Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(First Tuesday of every month)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>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.
<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Tuesday<b>, May 6<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1p |
</span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/DisabilityNeurodivergenceAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="548" height="126" style="width:5.7083in;height:1.3166in" id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image003.png@01DBA3FE.6FF1A650" alt="Oregon Libraries United: Navigating Change"></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>IN-PERSON Affinity Meetup Discussion Groups @ OLA Annual Conference
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Eugene, OR | Friday,
<b>April 25<sup>th</sup></b>, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>BIPOC Affinity Group</b>, 2:00-3:00p<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>2SLGBTQIA+ Affinity Group</b>,<b>
</b>3:15 - 4:15p;<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Neurodivergence & Disability Affinity Group</b>,<b>
</b>4:30– 5:30p<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#E97132">Free<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Find additional free training events on the State Library of Oregon’s
</b></span><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Continuing Education Calendar</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://obiu.org/course/what-is-targeted-universalism"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>What is Targeted Universalism?</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(Othering & Belonging Institute)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Webinar <b>|</b> Tuesday,<b> April 8<sup>th</sup></b>, 10:30a |
<b>Register </b></span><a href="https://click.everyaction.com/k/104953349/536952917/571748029?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNi8xLzg1Nzk5IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ3OGM3NTMwLTBlMGYtZjAxMS05MGNkLTAwMjI0ODJhOWZiNyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZXJpY2thLmJydW5zb24tcm9jaGV0dGVAc2xvLm9yZWdvbi5nb3YiDQp9&hmac=ELaeztIP_Z4GXCLjrb54XLvolPIzb-PjO66yKsDPqXk=&emci=8ad6a4e6-610e-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=d78c7530-0e0f-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=18613407"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ujYwE72WTDK4Uh4L1QiUCA#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Constant Burnout in the Workplace</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">
(<i>Oberlin DEI & Antiracism Committee</i>)<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Virtual Presentation
<b>|</b> Wednesday, <b>April 9<sup>th</sup></b>, 9a-10a | <b>Register </b></span><a href="https://bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ujYwE72WTDK4Uh4L1QiUCA#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://sites.google.com/olaweb.org/oregon-reference-summit/home?authuser=0"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Reference</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">
(<i>Oregon Reference Summit</i>)<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Virtual Presentation
<b>|</b> Thursday, <b>April 10<sup>th</sup></b>, 11a-noon | <b>Register </b></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rNQ_Bl88RHOTDMthJRIxpQ#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://connect.ala.org/acrl/discussion/precarity-and-solidarity-queer-and-disabled-fiction-writers-and-generative-ai-virtual-event-april-15th-at-4pm"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Precarity
and solidarity: queer and disabled fiction writers and generative AI</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Online Discussion | Tuesday,
<b>April 15<sup>th</sup></b>, 1:00p| Register </span><a href="https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/oyavP8ppRQOPs7TEu5VxBg#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">here</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#E97132">On-Demand<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://traumainformedoregon.org/resources/training/tic-intro-training-modules/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Introduction to Trauma Informed Care</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(</i></span><a href="https://traumainformedoregon.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>Trauma Informed Oregon</i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>)
</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Self-Directed Training Modules | 1hr 15min | Updated 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Module 1: What is Trauma Informed Care? (<i>30 min)
<o:p></o:p></i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Module 2: Why is Trauma Informed Care Important?
<i>(15 min)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Module 3: Trauma Specific, Trauma Sensitive, Trauma Informed
<i>(15 min)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Module 4: A Brief Overview of NEAR Science
<i>(15 min)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/embracing-neurodiversity.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Embracing Neurodiversity: Cultivating an inclusive workplace
for neurodivergent staff </b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b> </b><i>(WebJunction)
</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">On-Demand Webinar | 1hr | March 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/76667"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>PCI Meeting Challenging Emotions Mindfully</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b>(<i>Niche Academy</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">On-Demand Tutorial | 1hr 5min | August 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/65042?categoryId=28356"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Advocating Digital Citizenship in Libraries</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(Niche Academy)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">On-Demand Tutorial | 58min | October 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Need access to Oregon’s Library Staff Academy? Just fill out </b></span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>this
form</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b> (available to Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members). Then you can get started here: </b></span><a href="http://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#E97132">Fee-based $
<i>*</i></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(</span>see information below about scholarship opportunities)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1136"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Basic Spanish for Library Staff</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(InfoPeople)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">4-week course | Tues.<b> April 15<sup>th</sup> & 29<sup>th</sup></b> @10-11a |<b> Cost:</b> $200<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>Optional intro session</i>: April 8<sup>th</sup> @ 11a|
<i>Optional practice session</i>: April 23<sup>rd</sup> @ 10a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://www.arsl.org/arsl-train"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Mental Health Resources for Rural Communities
</b><i>(ARSL)</i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Online Training | Thurs.
<b>April 17<sup>th</sup></b> at 11a | <b>ARSL Member</b>: Free; <b>Non-member</b>: $30<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://learn.reclamationventures.co/workshops"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Rupture and Repair: From Breaking Points to Breakthrough Moments</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Virtual Workshop | Monday,
<b>April 28th</b> at 12p | <b>Cost:</b> $129<i> </i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://my.marvelouspages.com/nisha-mody/trauma-informed-and-relational-care-for-libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Trauma-Informed and Relational Care for Libraries</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Self-Paced Course | Next Orientation June 2025 |
<b>Cost:</b> $1250<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Free</b> informational session on Tues.
<b>April 29<sup>th</sup></b> at 9a | Register </span><a href="https://nishamody.myflodesk.com/tirclapril25/checkout"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#E97132">In-Person Learning</span></u><span style="color:#E97132">
</span><i>*</i></b><i>(see information below about scholarship opportunities)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://oregonhumanities.org/events/reflective-conversation-training-in-person-3/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Beyond 250: Trainings for Libraries</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(Oregon Humanities)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>Strengthen skills in leading conversations across differences, beliefs & background<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">In-Person Training @ Pendelton Public Library |
<b>April 17 & 18</b>, 9a-4p | <b>Register </b></span><a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5160304"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://oregonlibconference.org/2025/home/registration/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Oregon Library Association (OLA) Conference</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Eugene, OR | <b>April 23-25, 2025</b> | Various Pricing |
</span><a href="https://oregonlibconference.org/2025/home/registration/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Registration</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"> ends Friday, April 11<sup>th</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://cala-web.org/event-6024212"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Annual Chapter Conference</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">½ Day Virtual Meeting |
<b>May 9, 2025</b> | Details pending <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/pocinlis/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>People of Color in Library & Information Science (POCinLIS) Summit </b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Online Summit | Friday,
<b>July 25, 2025</b> | Registration to open May 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://www.reformaconference.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>REFORMA National Conference VIII</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>September 18-21, 2025
</b>| Long Beach, CA | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://www.arsl.org/2025-conference"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) 2025 Conference
</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>September 17-20, 2025</b> | Albuquerque | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://aasl.secure-platform.com/2025"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>AASL (American Association of School Librarians) National Conference</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>October 16-18, 2025</b> | St. Louis, MO | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>* OLA EDI & Antiracism Committee’s Professional Development Scholarships<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><i>Scholarships to support EDI & Antiracism professional development for library staff, volunteers, and library-job seekers in Oregon. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>For more information and link to application, visit
</b></span><a href="https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>here</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u>Read:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Article- </b></span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2025/02/24/maroon-leadership-a-blueprint-for-workplace-resistance-and-collective-strength/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Maroon
Leadership: A Blueprint for Workplace Resistance and Collective Strength</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b>(<i>Janice Gassam Asare; Forbes, Feb 2025</i>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u>Watch:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span><a href="https://youtu.be/7BHIhJE0M8o?si=CSYrLFkV-hEBROAH"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>DEI After 5 with Sacha: The Art of Civil Discourse: Finding Common Ground in a Divided
World</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>
</b><i>(47min; DEI After 5 with Sacha- YouTube)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">DEI After 5 host Sacha Thompson welcomes Yvonne Alston, CEO of Indelible Impressions Consulting, for a thought-provoking discussion on the concept of grace in the context of diversity, equity, and
inclusion. and embracing one's true self in the DEI landscape.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u>Listen:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b>Podcast- </b></span><a href="https://oregonhumanities.org/rll/podcast/episode/poetry-and-politics-with-anis-mojgani/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><i>The Detour, S4, E5: Poetry
& Politics w/Anis Mojgani</i></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><i>
</i></b>(<i>59m;</i> <i>Oregon Humanities</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305">Anis Mojgani, who served as Oregon's Poet Laureate from 2020 to 2024, talks about the complex relationship between poetry and politics. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><b><u>Reflect:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6"><a href="https://www.diversebooks.org/">We Need Diverse Books</a> has announced an official
<b><a href="https://click.e.bookriot.com/?qs=902b9992fd88f764ba4ebd355932773fb88221c5876c4eca4c6f56d5f3aca00558c92b40745a6ee80c66b420700b567737047e3bccd98e649011344a425b7749">inaugural reading day</a></b>. Celebrate<a href="https://www.diversebooks.org/celebrate-we-need-diverse-books-day/#:~:text=Join%20us%20to%20celebrate%20the,reflect%20our%20beautifully%20diverse%20world.">
<b><i>We Need Diverse Books</i></b><i> <b>Day</b></i></a> on April 3<sup>rd</sup> (and every day!)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6">April is <b><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-month">World Autism Month</a>.
</b>Now in its 18<sup>th</sup> year, this month-long global movement is kicked off with the United Nations-sanctioned
<b><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day">World Autism Awareness Day</a></b> on April 2<sup>nd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6"><b><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/dei/blog/2022/pages/april-is-deaf-history-month.aspx">National Deaf History Month</a>
</b>is celebrated each April to commemorate the history and achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. This year also marks the 30th Annual
<b><a href="https://noiseawareness.org/">International Noise Awareness Day</a></b>, observed on April 30<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6">April is <b><a href="https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/">National Arab American Heritage Month</a></b>. Take time to learn something new about the heritage, culture
and contributions of Arab Americans, and continuing learning throughout the year!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6"><b><a href="https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/default_cdo/jewish/Passover-Pesach-2025.htm">Passover</a></b> will be celebrated April 12<sup>th</sup> through April 20<sup>th
</sup>this year. <b><a href="https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/871715/jewish/What-Is-Passover-Pesach.htm#What">Learn more</a></b> about this eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated every spring.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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