How confident are you responding to patrons’ questions on, say, landlord/tenant issues, bankruptcy proceedings, or location of divorce records? Legal questions come in all shapes and sizes, and most cannot be resolved easily. While county law libraries and trained law librarians are often the best referral, not all Oregon residents have access to a staffed law library with specialized resources. That’s where you come in: Even as non-attorneys, public, school, and academic library workers can offer meaningful help. At this 4-hour preconference, gain necessary skills and learn effective strategies to provide knowledgeable legal reference service. Increase your understanding of the legal system and improve your ability to respond to legal questions, including where to find forms. Listen to speakers from the State of Oregon Law Library, Oregon State Bar, Oregon Judicial Department, and Legal Aid Services of Oregon as they share tips and information on their services. Bring your specific questions for discussion. Leave with an arsenal of resources and contacts that will make YOU the legal information expert at your library!
Listos para el kínder (Listos) is a 12-week kindergarten readiness program that provides Spanish-speaking parents and their children 3-5 with culturally responsive training and activities designed to help parents prepare their preschoolers for a successful start in kindergarten.
Participants will:
- Learn about Listos through selected activities from the curriculum's program.
- The findings resulting from the year one evaluation of the Listos program including teacher's comments on children's school performance.
- Review ideas on how the Latino community is engaged to participate in Listos.
Storytelling is an ancient art that combines imagination, personal creative interpretation and story. Storytelling helps us bridge gaps and learn important lessons from others. Heather McNeil, a third generation award-winning storyteller, will share quick tips on finding, researching, learning and telling stories so you can begin your own journey toward sharing the power of story.
Bring STEAM learning into your library or classroom with fun and creative technology tools. Inspire your students with hands-on learning using: Little Bits, Snap Circuits, Makey Makey, Dash & Dot robotics, Cubelets, Ozobots, 3D pens, Magnatiles and more. Springfield Public Library offers TinkerTech Kits, designed to foster innovative thinking in children ages 6 to 14. The kits are available for checkout to educators and youth services organizations. They feature easy to use technology that allows kids to jump right in and start creating without being frustrated by a steep learning curve. The technology is also easy to manipulate so that children with physical or developmental challenges can be successful. They are also ideal for English Language Learners.
