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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, and happy Thursday!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am passing along this free SJSU iSchool hosted wellness symposium for LIS professionals, happening on July 31 from 10-noon. The key takeaways noted for this event are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Strategies for incorporating self-care into a busy work schedule<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Techniques for stress management and emotional resilience<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The impact of wellness practices on teaching, community engagement, and personal well-being<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Creating an inclusive, supportive work culture that fosters wellness for all<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">More information, presenter details, agenda, and the link to register can be found below.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warm Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#467886">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</span></a>| 971-375-5126<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:#467886">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_715181084" src="cid:image001.png@01DBF72C.B50F6BB0" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b>Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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From: <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Loida Garcia-Febo</span></strong> <<a href="mailto:loidagarciafebo@gmail.com">loidagarciafebo@gmail.com</a>><br>
Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 6:54<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>AM<br>
Subject: Wellness for the LIS Community- free online event by SJSU School of Information<br>
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<h1 style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636;font-weight:normal">Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times</span><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0055A2;font-weight:normal">Presented by iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador Loida Garcia-Febo</span><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase">July 31, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/speaker/loida-garcia-febo" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Loida
Garcia-Febo</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/profile/dr-anthony-chow-0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Dr.
Anthony Chow</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post/lisa-melendez" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Lisa
Meléndez</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post/billey-albina" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Billey
Albina</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/speaker/jamia-williams" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Jamia
Williams</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post/natali-carmona-guzman" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Natali
Carmona Guzman</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999;text-transform:uppercase"><a href="https://ischool.sjsu.edu/post/cat-tang" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999">Cat
Tang</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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In today’s rapidly changing world, the wellbeing of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals is more critical than ever. This two-hour online event will focus on practical wellness strategies designed to help LIS professionals thrive in both their
personal and professional lives. Participants will explore actionable techniques for practicing self-care, managing stress, and cultivating a balanced approach to work and life. Drawing from real-world examples, including the efforts of organizations like
REFORMA Kindness Affinity Group and the SJSU iSchool, this session will highlight how wellness is integral not only to personal health but also to the wellbeing of professors, researchers, students and the overall LIS community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">Attendees will leave with tools to integrate self-care practices into their daily routines, create supportive work environments, and prioritize mental health, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness
as educators, librarians, and community leaders. Whether you are navigating uncertain times, tackling work-related challenges, or seeking ways to support your colleagues and students, this session will provide valuable insights and a sense of connection within
the LIS community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">Key Takeaways:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Strategies for incorporating self-care into a busy work schedule<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Techniques for stress management and emotional resilience<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The impact of wellness practices on teaching, community engagement, and personal well-being<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#363636;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Creating an inclusive, supportive work culture that fosters wellness for all<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">Join us as we explore how prioritizing wellness can transform our work and our communities, helping us build a more sustainable and compassionate future in the LIS field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">To register for our FREE symposium, sign up today: <a href="https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i9WlZGxzTSiOP8M2Hh8AFw#/registration" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0055A2">https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i9WlZGxzTSiOP8M2Hh8AFw#/registration </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">10:00 – 10:10 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Welcome and Framing Remarks with Dr. Anthony Chow, Director of SJSU School of Information; Loida Garcia-Febo, Health and Wellness Ambassador at SJSU School of Information<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">10:10–10:40 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Opening Keynote: Compassionate LIS Work in Challenging Times with Loida Garcia-Febo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">10:40–11:00 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Talk: No Time to Think?: Tools for Quieting the Mind Despite the (Information) Overload with Lisa Melendez, Reference and Instructional Services Librarian at Suffolk County Community College; Yoga Instructor, RYT-500<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">11:00–11:15 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Guided Mindfulness Practice: Supporting Emotional Safety in the Workplace with Billey Albina, Therapist and Former Academic Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">11:15–11:30 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
LIS Peer Support and Wellness in Action with Jamia Williams, Assistant Librarian Expert in Health Subjects and Research, University of Utah<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">11:30–11:50 a.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Moderated Discussion with All Speakers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636">11:50 a.m. –12:00 p.m.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#363636"><br>
Closing Reflections and Key Takeaways with Loida Garcia-Febo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">International Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">My new podcast: <a href="https://thewellnesshubforyou.com/podcast/" target="_blank">The Wellness Hub for you PODCAST</a> Check it out!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">NEW <a href="https://thewellnesshubforyou.com/masterclasses/" target="_blank">
four-session series</a> to ensure your team receives monthly PD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">Chair, IFLA <a href="https://www.ifla.org/units/mlas/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">Management of Library Associations</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222"><a href="https://www.ifla.org/" target="_blank">IFLA</a> Governing Board Member <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">Chair, <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/irc-un-sustainable-development-goals-subcommittee" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">ALA United Nations SDGs Committee</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222222">Chair, <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/committees/ala/ala-coswl" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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