Hello library community!
The State Library of Oregon is happy to share that we will once again be providing free registration for an upcoming online summit hosted by the Washington Library Association:
Trauma-Informed Libraries Online Summit, November 14, 2025
You will be able to attend a day of virtual sessions for the essential knowledge library leaders need to establish, encourage, and maintain trauma-informed library workplaces. What does the latest data tell us about what staff experience on the front lines of library work? How are leaders innovating with trauma-informed care in academic, public, school, and special libraries? How can staff be empowered to advocate for themselves and lead from every level, regardless of their job role within the library? These questions and more will be explored with mental health experts, leading researchers, compassionate leaders, and frontlines practitioners.
Who is the Trauma-Informed Libraries Summit for?
While the Summit has a leadership lens, the content will be relevant for anyone and everyone who works in a library (academic, public, school, or special), regardless of whether they’re in an official leadership capacity. The audience includes front-line staff alongside managers, supervisors, directors, department heads, deans, etc. Additional information coming soon regarding topics and the day’s schedule at WLA’s event page.
If you are associated with an Oregon library (of any type) as a staff member, volunteer, or a Board/Foundation/Friends member, you may sign up to receive your discount code along with detailed registration instructions within 1-2 business days.
Please note:
Recordings from the summit:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Darci Hanning (email: darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov or phone: 971-375-3491).