2025 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference

APRIL 23 – 25 in Eugene, Oregon

Oregon Libraries United: Navigating Change

Join your colleagues in lovely Eugene, Oregon for three days of workshops, presentations, and networking.

The conference theme is Oregon Libraries United – Navigating Change. We are looking to share all the ways that libraries navigate through partnerships, provide resource and information sharing, create welcoming spaces, and more!

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SESSION & SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote Session: Navigating Together: Cultivating Organization Partnerships & Learning From Each Other

Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:30pm, Exhibit Hall

Join five local organizations from Lane County for a conversation and Q&A exploring the overlap between local services and libraries. We’ll discuss both what we can learn from their expertise and strategies for cultivating organizational partnerships. This discussion is facilitated by our Conference Chair, Taylor Worley, and kicks off three days of fantastic programming. Welcome to the 2025 OLA Conference! 

Featured Training: Trauma Awareness, De-Escalation & Resilience by Trauma Healing Project

Wednesday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., Gleason Atrium

People with histories of trauma are likely to have internal and external struggles that can interfere with communication, impede follow-through and generally frustrate those trying to help. In this very interactive workshop for library staff and administrators, we will cover the impacts of trauma on behavior, learning and communication; trauma-sensitive relationship and rapport building; working with distressed individuals and conflict; and how to support ourselves and each other to stay healthy, connected and safe. We will use scenarios, small groups and practice activities to build competency and skills in assessing and responding to a variety of escalated situations. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns as well as stories of working with individuals experiencing crisis or distress, and to explore situations and circumstances they want more skills to handle.

Featured Training: Gender 101 by TransPonder

Wednesday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room 3W

Gender 101 is an essential training designed to equip you with foundational knowledge about gender and its related concepts. In this session, we will explore:

  • Key terminology and definitions
  • The importance of inclusive language
  • Understanding gender expression and identity
  • Proven strategies for fostering a more inclusive environment
  • The significance of pronouns and how to respect them  

This training is ideal for those at the beginning of their journey of understanding gender and sexuality.

Featured Author Session with Donna Barba Higuera

Friday, 9:00 – 10:30am, Exhibit Hall

Donna Barba Higuera is the New York Times best selling author of  Middle Grade and picture books that reinvent history, folklore, and or her own life experience into compelling storylines. She lives in Washington State with her family, two dogs, two guppies and a frog.

​Her books include Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!,  The Last Cuentista, The Yellow Handkerchief, Alebrijes, and have won awards including: the Newbery medal, both Pura Belpré medal and honor, PNBA best book of the year award,  and the Sid Fleischman award for best children’s humor book of the year.