Will you be in Eugene on Wednesday evening and looking for a way to start your conference off right? Come karaoke with the Leadership Committee! Join us after the PLD Dinner to belt out 80's hits (or 90's or whatever gets you grooving) with your colleagues. We’ll be at Cornucopia Bar & Burgers in downtown Eugene starting at 8pm. While there is no charge to attend, we will be passing the hat to raise funds for future professional development opportunities.
https://www.cornucopiaeugene.com/location/the-corn-on-5th/
Rural libraries play a pivotal role in ensuring all children have the support they need to be healthy and successful. Libraries are often a safe, neutral space where families find more than just books: internet is accessed for homework and job searching, parent education supports young children, and compassionate relationships with local library staff ensure a safe (and warm) place for many kids. Erin Helgren and Yoncalla Public Library’s Jill Cunningham will share their experiences of leveraging strong relationships through responsive library services. Their initial partnerships are instrumental in the success of the Yoncalla Early Works project, a 10-year initiative promoting kindergarten readiness and strong, authentic family engagement.
Come unwind and chat with colleagues or meet new friends at the All Conference Reception. Enjoy conversation, beverages and snacks while being entertained by the dynamic duo, Buck & Elizabeth. Sponsored by Len Blau of Bound to Stay Bound Books.
Buck, a former member of the New Christy Minstrels, and his talented wife Elizabeth, a ventriloquist with a voice like Patsy Cline and humor of Lucy, enjoy performing their original songs for children and families in schools and libraries. Whether it is children, seniors, or librarians, they love to entertain with their buffet of styles.
“Is this legal?” is a regular question at reference desks across Oregon. At once the question summons a host of concerns for the librarian. “Where can I look for reliable legal information?” “How do I read this statute or case opinion?” “Am I giving the patron legal advice?” Forearmed with the right knowledge any librarian can confidently approach such questions with effective research tools and techniques.
Focusing on free and low cost resources, participants will learn how to find and search sources of law and legal reference materials. Next, participants will learn how identify reliable secondary sources. They will also practice using the structure of case law and statutes to read them quickly and effectively. Finally the class will address the unauthorized practice of law. Participants will learn how to avoid giving legal advice while still giving valuable help with confidence.
Divided into two 40-minute sections, Part 1 of the presentation will introduce attendees to the basics of Oregon legal research and the structure of the laws and legal literature. In Part 2, attendees will role play and discuss practical strategies for answering legal reference questions. Upon conclusion, participants can expect to have a basic grasp of Oregon’s legal structure and be prepared to confidently advise patrons on researching their legal questions.
Tickets for the author talk may be purchased. Light refreshments will be served.
University of Oregon Bookstore will be onsite to sell books by the author. Attendees may bring books from home or purchase them fto have Jordan Sonnenblick sign after his talk.
