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According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), more than 700,000 Oklahomans could benefit from treatment for mental illness or substance abuse disorders. Yet the state ranks 46th in the nation for state-sponsored behavioral health services. ODL wants to prepare libraries in Oklahoma for addressing this need (from ODL's Website).

Looking for a way to develop your library elevator pitch and gain a better understanding of the best way to present the library in your community? Former Library President and Attorney, Valerie J. Gross is bringing her popular library workshop to OKC. The workshop encourages librarians to represent their library in the community and uses an easy to remember three-pillar model to present the key points of communication.  

Title:  The Libraries = Education

Can’t attend the Public Library Association Conference (PLA 2018) in Philadelphia? No worries, Learning and Development is bringing the conference to you - virtually! Yes, you can be a part of PLA 2018 virtually!

You must have your supervisor’s approval to attend any/all of the day’s events.

What:  PLA 2018 Conference

Date:  March 22^nd & 23^rd, 2018

Not sure where to start researching our country’s African-American past? This week’s highlight, African-American History Online, is the perfect place to start. Here you’ll find primary sources, images, videos, biographies and much more. All content is easily searched and browsed. It's perfect for school reports or anyone wanting to learn more about a topic.