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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Greetings library folks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Here are some free webinars coming up from WebJunction and Tech-Talk:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">WebJunction webinars –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">click the link to register for free! Webinars are recorded and made available via WebJunction’s Course Catalog (free user account required).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/where-is-ai-going.html">Where is AI in 2026, and Where is it Going?</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, May 21, 12:00 – 1:00pm
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even
crime in real time. Join us for a fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems including AI's current capabilities and AI safety concepts that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities.<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 just the past year, AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships,
and even crime in real time. This fast-paced, beginner-friendly interactive webinar explores AI's current capabilities and what we know about where it is headed. Ramirez will explain why AI is quite proficient at some tasks while it performs poorly on others.
AI safety concepts will be a significant part of the presentation. Leave with knowledge that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/measuring-trust.html">Measuring trust: How to collect meaningful and actionable data</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, May 28, 12:00 – 1:00pm (PT)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Trust is such an important part of library’s work – being a trusted member of the community, promoting trust in the community. But measuring trust is a tricky
task. Our partners at IREX have spent lots of time thinking about how to do just that. Join us to hear IREX and several libraries discuss experiments they ran with trust-building programs. Learn how they collected data and what the data told them, and leave
with some tips and tools for measuring trust in your library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/nonfiction-readers-advisory.html">Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Thursday, June 11, 12:00 – 1:00pm (PT)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">This webinar introduces practical nonfiction readers' advisory skills, including how to conduct an effective readers' advisory interview. We’ll explore strategies
for recommending nonfiction titles and learn how to translate fiction reader preferences—such as genre, tone, pacing, and themes—into engaging nonfiction suggestions. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction
divide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Tech-Talk webinars:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Webinars are recorded and hosted at
<a href="http://www.tech-talk.com/webinars">http://www.tech-talk.com/webinars</a>. <b>To register for Tech-Talk webinars or access recordings,
</b>visit <a href="https://www.tech-talk.com/webinars">https://www.tech-talk.com/webinars</a> and login with ORLIBTECH for the username and password.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14ch4THFRjKzI0EHCvtDTA">Discovering AI Resources: What to Know, What to Use, What to Avoid</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Wednesday, May 20, 12 pm (PT)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Artificial intelligence is transforming everyday work… but not every use is wise.In this practical session, learn the different types of AI, the best tools for
professionals, and the risks to avoid. Discover how to protect privacy, reduce bias, verify accuracy, and use AI responsibly while improving productivity and decision-making.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WutTjNXDRKiJjWl6moQLgA">Power BI Demystified: Do You Really Need It?</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Wednesday, June 10, 12 pm (PT)
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Everyone is talking about Power BI… but would learning this tool be advantageous? This practical session explains what Power B-I is, when it’s worth using, and
when Excel is enough. Learn how dashboards work, what trips people up, and how to start simply… so you can make smarter, more confident decisions about your data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UY28irgoTkOd84TV3Ijlyw">Stop the Noise: Turn Off Unwanted AI Today</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Wednesday, July 8th, 3 pm (ET)/12 pm (PT)
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">AI is showing up everywhere… your browser, email, documents, and phone. In this practical session, learn how to recognize AI features, decide when to use them,
and turn them off when they get in the way. Simple steps… real control… no technical expertise required… and peace of mind every day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Looking for learning resources on other topics? Please reach out, I’m always happy to help!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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>
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<b>Continuing Education Resources: <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/"><span style="color:#A14B9F">https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/</span></a></span></u></b></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">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> <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#A14B9F">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a></span></u>
<b>|</b> <u><span style="color:#A14B9F"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="color:#A14B9F">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a></span></u></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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