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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Library Community!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here’s a summary of upcoming learning resources available through the State Library and other organizations. Be sure to visit the
<b>State Library of Oregon’s </b><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/"><b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">CE website</span></b></a><span style="color:#755DD9"> </span>for more learning resources and the
<a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">CE Calendar</span></b></a> which also includes links to the
<a href="https://maine-msl.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=76010632"><span style="color:#1B3B7F">PDF</span></a><span style="color:#1B3B7F"> </span>and
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html"><span style="color:#1B3B7F">online</span></a><span style="color:#1B3B7F"> </span>versions of this month's free events listed by category (compiled by the Maine State Library and hosted by
WebJunction).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted#s-lib-ctab-24120710-2">You can view this email online as well.</a>
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>>> If you’re looking for learning resources on a particular topic<span style="color:#762EB1">,
</span></b><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon?subject=I'm%20looking%20for%20CE%20resources"><b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">please contact me</span></b></a><b> – I’m happy to help! <<<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WATCH: <a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/90198">
Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers</a>
</b>(Library 2.0 recorded webinar, Oregon libraries only)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">This one-hour webinar examines the current landscape of attacks on intellectual freedom and the impacts of coordinated censorship campaigns. We'll analyze the role of moral entrepreneurs, including organized advocacy
groups and bad faith social media influencers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">We'll explore the historical context of how moral panics operate to limit access to reading materials and confine intellectual freedom. Understanding this history helps us respond more effectively in today’s environment.
The webinar covers legal threats facing libraries, including new state laws in Idaho, Missouri, Louisiana, and other states. Finally, we'll address the human cost of this crisis: the occupational trauma and burnout facing library workers, including anticipatory
anxiety and the disproportionate impact on marginalized staff.<br>
<br>
<b>Note</b>: <b>This recording is being made available in the Oregon Library Staff Academy. Oregon library staff and volunteers</b> can request access to this tutorial from the Oregon Library Staff Academy by
<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources">
<b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">using this form</span></b></a> and choosing the option for the
<i>Oregon Library Staff Academy</i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">LEARN:
</span></b><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/12671"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">De-escalation: Recognizing & Preparing for Tense Situations</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">(self-paced tutorial, Oregon libraries only)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Have you ever dealt with a patron who is yelling, pacing, or pointing at you? Maybe they’re arguing about something you can’t fix, or disrupting other people
trying to use the library. Whether they’re a regular patron having a bad day or someone you’ve never seen before, tense situations and bad behavior are common in libraries. Before you can address these situations, you need to understand what escalated behavior
looks like so you can be prepared to respond. <br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/12814"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">De-Escalation – Skills and Practice</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">(self-paced tutorial, Oregon libraries only)<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Your ability to recognize, respond to, and prepare for a tense situation in your library is only part of de-escalation. Specific skills will help you deal with
patrons who are angry or frustrated. In part 2 of 2 in our series on de-escalation techniques, you will learn verbal and non-verbal skills to manage tense situations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Note</b>: <b>These tutorials are being made available in the Oregon Library Staff Academy. Oregon library staff and volunteers</b> can request access to this tutorial from the Oregon Library Staff Academy by
<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources">
<b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">using this form</span></b></a> and choosing the option for the
<i>Oregon Library Staff Academy</i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">LISTEN</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
<b><a href="https://libraryleadershippodcast.com/174-cultivating-an-inclusive-workplace-for-neurodivergent-staff-with-renee-grassi/">Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff with Renee Grassi</a></b> (Library Leadership Podcast)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Have you wondered how you can support neurodivergent staff and volunteers in the workplace? On this show, Renee Grassi (she/her), Librarian and Accessibility
Consultant, discusses cultivating an inclusive work environment for neurodivergent team members, including accessible communication and promoting neurodiversity in our organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">READ</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">:
</span><a href="https://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/curiosity-as-a-professional-skill/"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Curiosity as a Professional Skill</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">
(Stephanie Grace for the Research, Instruction, and Patron Services Special Interest Section (RIPS-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">I never thought of curiosity as a professional skill. I can’t recall ever mentioning it in job interviews or performance reviews. I should have. It’s one of the
most valuable things I bring to work. [</span><a href="https://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/curiosity-as-a-professional-skill/"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Read more</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ONLINE CONFERENCES:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Friday, February 27, 6:45a-3:00p:</b> <a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=25071">
<b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">Big Talk from Small Libraries 2026</span></b></a><b> </b>(<i>Nebraska Library Commission and Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL)</i>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries - the smaller the better! All of our presenters are from libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people, or are 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Recordings:</b> Unless otherwise noted, sessions are recorded and posted to the <a href="http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/previous-conferences/"><b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">Previous Conferences</span></b></a><span style="color:#762EB1"> </span><span style="color:black">page
</span>as soon as possible after the event. You do not need to register for the conference to access the recordings.<o:p></o:p></p>
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You can <a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=25071" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">register here</span></b></a> to attend the live conference sessions for free.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>HIGHLIGHTED WEBINARS/COURSES:</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Monday, February 2, 10:00a PT: “You Work for the Public; Your Thoughts Aren’t Sacred”</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"> (EveryLibrary Institute)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Join
<b><a href="https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/publishing">The Political Librarian</a></b> for an "In Conversation" webinar series that brings together some of the authors featured in the Political Librarian Special Issue to examine how Executive Orders
and political narratives are reshaping DEI, public memory, free speech, labor, and professional ethics in the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) fields.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">No registration required, attend via one of these methods on Monday, 10a:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Facebook Live:
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2548559422191032">https://www.facebook.com/events/2548559422191032</a></b> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">YouTube Live:
<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqyydgUSmMA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqyydgUSmMA</a></b>
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">More about this session:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Too often, anti‑DEI arguments claim that librarians and public workers deserve a special sphere of protected “thought privacy,” where belief can be separated
from professional obligation, and that equity efforts violate it.<b> Dr. John Mack Freeman</b>, Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and Director of the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons at the Georgia Tech Library, challenges this premise
head‑on in his new Political Librarian article, arguing that librarians are public servants whose responsibilities extend beyond personal ideology.<br>
<br>
<b><a href="https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/tpl_webinars_weaponized_politics_dismantled_policies">More about this series.</a></b>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Wednesday, February 4, 11:00a PT:
</span></b><a href="https://georgialibraryassociation.org/Carterette-Series-Webinars"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Solving Heavy Problems in Light-Hearted Ways</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"> (Carterette
Series)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Library leaders can face some thorny problems when managing organizational change. This is particularly true at institutions with a long-established workplace
culture who aim to make effective change across departments. Sometimes, we tend to forget when undertaking difficult projects that you don’t have to have an overly serious attitude when undertaking serious tasks. Bringing in creativity and play can open minds
to break outside of established ways of thinking and doing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">In this webinar, two department heads from the University of Central Florida Libraries will share how they developed a series of fun and interactive activities
to develop a new divisional structure across departments to encourage collaboration and shared decision-making. Instead of leading with a pre-defined structure for the organizational change, existing challenges were used as a starting point for the conversation
and change management. The activities helped cultivate an open mind set to ensure participants felt empowered to be co-creators in innovative solutions. Webinar attendees will be provided with an overview of the process, considerations to develop these activities
within their own contexts, and example activities participants can take to their own organizations to help foster collaboration on difficult issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Wednesday, February 11, 11:00a PT:
</span></b><a href="https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-library-trustees-and-advocacy"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Library Trustees and Advocacy</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"> (Niche Academy
live webinar)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">One of the most important jobs for a library trustee is advocating for the public library the board represents. Many trustees consider their advocacy role to
be conscripted to library crises, such as loss of funding or large-scale book challenges. However, there is a great deal that trustees are allowed (and encouraged!) to do to advocate on behalf of the libraries they represent that isn't tied to a specific event. <br>
<br>
In this webinar, Al Hayden, Library Advisory Specialist with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, will discuss ways that library trustees and other library advocates can keep their public library a part of the local, county, and state conversations
throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Trustees, those who regularly work with trustees, or other library advocates such as library Friends, will come away with customizable ideas to highlight the
essential nature of their libraries to their communities, regardless of their situation or level of experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, February 19, 11:00am PT:
</span></b><a href="https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517654749952/WN_Ve1di6ZnSPSKnnJMwxiebg#/registration"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Smarter Search, More Content: What’s New in Gale Power Search</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">
(CENGAGE/Gale)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Join us as we showcase the redesigned interface, improved navigation, and expanded cross-search capabilities of Gale Power Search - making it easier than ever
for your students and patrons to find trusted information. These enhancements help learners discover new content types, including primary sources and literature reference, and allow topic guides to be cross-searched for deeper, more meaningful research. With
a cleaner, more intuitive experience, you’ll be equipped to support inquiry and engagement in your school or library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">For more information and to register or access the recording,
</span><b><a href="https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517654749952/WN_Ve1di6ZnSPSKnnJMwxiebg#/registration"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">go here</span></a></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>LIVE WEBINARS for the week of February 2 (details are available in the
</b><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">CE Calendar</span></b></a> or at
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html">
<b><span style="color:#1B3B7F">WebJunction</span></b></a><b>)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, 1/26<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">10am You Work for the Public; Your Thoughts Aren’t Sacred<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, 1/27<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">8am Green games for green libraries: video games as tools for environmental education (IFLA)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">10am Leveraging AI to Streamline Operations for Nonprofits (TechSoup)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Pathways and Specialties: Choosing the Right LIS Program<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Pathways and Specialties: Choosing the Right LIS Program (American Libraries)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Transformational Leadership in the Time of Uncertainty (ASERL)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, 1/28<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">8am Homesteading at Your Library (Nebraska Library Commission)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">9am 3 Small Actions for Big Virtual Engagement (Training Magazine Network)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">10am Sustainable & Future-Ready Roundtable - Seeking Solutions to the Problems of Practice in Library Makerspaces<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">10am 5 Essential Strategies for Planning a Successful Charity Golf Event (Nonprofit Hub)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am PCI: Stoplights, Roundabouts, and Leadership: Navigating the Highways and Backroads of Organizational Life & Leadership<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Solving Heavy Problems in Light-Hearted Ways (Georgia Library Association)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Thriving Amidst Bureaucratic Distress: Tools to Help Everyone Involved (Niche Academy)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, 1/29<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">10am Orientation to Legal Research: Federal Legislative History (LOC: Law Library)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Monthly Giving: Your Nonprofit Sustainability Plan (PACER Center)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">11am Spring Adult Faves (Booklist)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<br>
<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b></span><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#762EB1;mso-ligatures:none">https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/</span></b></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon
<b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">971-375-3491
<b>|</b> </span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#762EB1;mso-ligatures:none">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#762EB1;mso-ligatures:none">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<img border="0" width="408" height="51" style="width:4.25in;height:.5297in" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image001.png@01DC8F72.4B749ED0" alt="State Library of Oregon (Logo)"></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<br>
<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b></span><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#A14B9F;mso-ligatures:none">https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/</span></b></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon
<b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">971-375-3491
<b>|</b> </span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#A14B9F;mso-ligatures:none">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#A14B9F;mso-ligatures:none">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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