Oregon OER News Digest

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, tomorrow will be the TEN YEAR anniversary of Open Oregon Educational Resources! We’ll celebrate this milestone at the Statewide OER Symposium on May 2. In the meantime, I’m feeling grateful for this always-interesting job and the wonderful people it has connected me with. And now back to the newsletter… Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by January 10, 2025.
• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 3, 2025.
• Preservice Faculty Drop-In. Join a community of practice focused on preparing preservice teachers to be equity-minded open educators when they enter the classroom! February 5, 12-1.
• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm; February 12, 12pm–1pm; or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.

Other ways to get involved

• Tea Time! Pub101 for Faculty, hosted by the Open Education Network Publishing Co-op Advisory Group. January 6, 11 Pacific.
• Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) seeks developers and mentors. Applications are due Jan 10.
• Registration is open for Creative Commons Certificate programs. Register by Jan 20.
• OER Professional Development, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. January 30, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• The Library Publishing Coalition is accepting proposals for the 2025 Virtual Library Publishing Forum, taking place May 5–8, 2025. Proposals are due January 6.
• The Language OER Conference, hosted by the Open Language Resource Center at the University of Kansas, seeks proposals. The conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 8. Proposals are due January 6.
• The Northeast OER Summit Committee call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually March 3-4, 2025. Proposals are due January 6.
• The Open Education Talks 2025 call for proposals is open. Sessions will take place virtually every Weds in March. Proposals for 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters are due January 10.
• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.
• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through March 17.

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Amy Hofer (she/her)

Statewide Open Education Program Director

Open Oregon Educational Resources

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[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, kudos to Kim Puttman, Heather Blicher, and Heidi Esbensen on the publication of their article, Raising Our Voices. They take a deep dive into designing open textbooks and courses in Sociology with an equity lens through our grant-funded Targeted Pathways project. Congratulations! Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• TODAY! Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by January 10, 2025.

• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 3, 2025.
• Preservice Faculty Drop-In. Join a community of practice focused on preparing preservice teachers to be equity-minded open educators when they enter the classroom! February 5, 12-1.
• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm; February 12, 12pm–1pm; or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.

• Save the date! Our Statewide OER Symposium will be May 2.

Other ways to get involved

• Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) seeks developers and mentors. Applications are due Jan 10.
• Community Conversation: Looking Back & Looking Forward, hosted by the Open Education Network. January 16, 10 Pacific.
• Libretext Basics for Beginners, hosted by LibreTexts. January 17, 10 Pacific. 

• Registration is open for Creative Commons Certificate programs. Register by Jan 20.
• OER Professional Development, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. January 30, 10 Pacific.

• Registration is open for Copyright Basics and Fair Use Deep Dive, a free, in-person, half-day library copyright professional development opportunity in Portland on January 31st, presented by the Library Copyright Institute, Western Copyright Alliance, and Copyright First Responders Pacific Northwest.
• The University of Leeds Open Books initiative seeks volunteer peer reviewers. Contact Kirstine McDermid by February 1 to join the pool.
• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 

• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.

• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 

• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.

• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• The Open Education Talks 2025 call for proposals is open. Sessions will take place virtually every Weds in March. Proposals for 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters are due January 10.
• Apply to join the OER & AI Fellowship Program, hosted by The University of Virginia Library and the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education. Applications are due January 24.

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.
• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through March 17. 

OER-related job opportunities

• SPARC is hiring a full-time, virtual Open Education Community Manager for a grant-funded 18-month position. Apply by January 29.

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, please fill out and share the Advocacy Interest Form to receive updates on how to support the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act, which includes a program funding increase for Open Oregon Educational Resources. Right now there are openings for students to testify at the House Higher Ed Committee on Jan 28, with travel costs covered - Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 3, 2025.

• Preservice Faculty Drop-In. Join a community of practice focused on preparing preservice teachers to be equity-minded open educators when they enter the classroom! February 5, 12-1.
• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm; February 12, 12pm–1pm; or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.
• Save the date! Our Statewide OER Symposium will be May 2.

Other ways to get involved

• Libretext Basics for Beginners, hosted by LibreTexts. January 17, 10 Pacific. 

• Registration is open for Creative Commons Certificate programs. Register by Jan 20.
• OER Professional Development, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. January 30, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for Copyright Basics and Fair Use Deep Dive, a free, in-person, half-day library copyright professional development opportunity in Portland on January 31st, presented by the Library Copyright Institute, Western Copyright Alliance, and Copyright First Responders Pacific Northwest.
• The University of Leeds Open Books initiative seeks volunteer peer reviewers. Contact Kirstine McDermid by February 1 to join the pool.
• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 
• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• Apply to join the OER & AI Fellowship Program, hosted by The University of Virginia Library and the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education. Applications are due January 24.
• Apply for one of three fully-funded scholarship slots available in the February 2025 cohort of the Textbook Success Program, hosted by Rebus. Applications are due Jan 26.

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.

• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.

• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.
• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through March 17. 

OER-related job opportunities

• SPARC is hiring a full-time, virtual Open Education Community Manager for a grant-funded 18-month position. Apply by January 29.

• Columbia Gorge Community College is hiring a Director of Library and Learning Commons that includes OER support for the institution. Apply by January 31.

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, I’ll be testifying in support of theStudent Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act at an informational hearing for the House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development on Jan 28. Watch live on Tuesday morning at 9am (ish) or catch up with the recording via the meeting link - Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 3, 2025.
• Preservice Faculty Drop-In. Join a community of practice focused on preparing preservice teachers to be equity-minded open educators when they enter the classroom! February 5, 12-1.

• Opt-In Models for Automatic Textbook Billing. Join this webinar for an update on federal rulemaking along with case studies of two institutions that have successfully implemented opt-in models. February 6, 11-12.

• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm; February 12, 12pm–1pm; or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.

• Coming soon: Open Education Week, March 3-7.

• Save the date! Our Statewide OER Symposium will be May 2.

Other ways to get involved

• OER Professional Development, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. January 30, 10 Pacific.

• Registration is open for Copyright Basics and Fair Use Deep Dive, a free, in-person, half-day library copyright professional development opportunity in Portland on January 31st, presented by the Library Copyright Institute, Western Copyright Alliance, and Copyright First Responders Pacific Northwest.
• The University of Leeds Open Books initiative seeks volunteer peer reviewers. Contact Kirstine McDermid by February 1 to join the pool.

• Tea Time! Strategies for Addressing Burnout, hosted by the Open Education Network. February 3, 11 Pacific.

• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 
• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.

• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 

• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• Apply to join the OER & AI Fellowship Program, hosted by The University of Virginia Library and the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education. Applications are due January 24.
• Apply for one of three fully-funded scholarship slots available in the February 2025 cohort of the Textbook Success Program, hosted by Rebus. Applications are due Jan 26.

• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through Feb 7. 
• Apply to join a facilitated Open Pedagogy Learning Circle, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due Feb 7.

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.

• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.

• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

OER-related job opportunities

• WICHE is hiring a Policy Analyst who will support the OERWest Network. This is an in-person job in Boulder CO. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• SPARC is hiring a full-time, virtual Open Education Community Manager for a grant-funded 18-month position. Apply by January 29.
• Columbia Gorge Community College is hiring a Director of Library and Learning Commons that includes OER support for the institution. Apply by January 31.

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, there’s a new post on the blog! AI Pause: why Veronica and I think it’s not a good use of resources to continue testing AI for the biggest open education projects that we’re working on – for now. Comments are open… Amy

Legislative Update on the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a public hearing on February 13 at 8am. How you can participate:
• Please submit written testimony in support of this package and share the request widely in your networks!
• Students, Benefits Navigators, Librarians, Faculty, Campus Pantry and other support staff are invited to give in-person testimony. Reply to this email if you’re interested in speaking!
• Join the hearing as an audience member to show the committee that there is strong support for students!
• Receive updates from the Student Basic Needs Coalition by filling out an Interest Form.
• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held an informational hearing on this package on January 28. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 3, 2025.
• Preservice Faculty Drop-In. Join a community of practice focused on preparing preservice teachers to be equity-minded open educators when they enter the classroom! February 5, 12-1.
• Opt-In Models for Automatic Textbook Billing. Join this webinar for an update on federal rulemaking along with case studies of two institutions that have successfully implemented opt-in models. February 6, 11-12.
• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm; February 12, 12pm–1pm; or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.
• Coming soon: Open Education Week, March 3-7.
• Save the date! Our Statewide OER Symposium will be May 2.

Other ways to get involved

• The University of Leeds Open Books initiative seeks volunteer peer reviewers. Contact Kirstine McDermid by February 1 to join the pool.

• Tea Time! Strategies for Addressing Burnout, hosted by the Open Education Network. February 3, 11 Pacific.

• Merge the cutting-edge capabilities of AI with OER to create dynamic and personalized learning experiences, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. February 7, 10 Pacific.

• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 
• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 

• Registration is open for the Language OER Conference, hosted by University of Kansas, taking place virtually on March 8.
• Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. March 14, 10 Pacific.

• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 

• Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. April 11, 10 Pacific.

• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through Feb 7. 

• Apply to join a facilitated Open Pedagogy Learning Circle, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due Feb 7.
• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.
• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.
• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

OER-related job opportunities

• Columbia Gorge Community College is hiring a Director of Library and Learning Commons that includes OER support for the institution. Apply by January 31.
• Texas A&M University is hiring an Open Education Librarian. Apply by Feb 24.

[Rebecka Daye]

Thank you Amy and Veronica for this well thought-out and articulated response to the use of GenAI in OER materials. I wish we could see a similar response in broader pedagogical practices.

kind regards,

Rebecka Daye, PhD

Anthropology

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[Aaron Cooke]

If you want additional resource on this, we have about 20 slots left on the AI for Educators Winter Series starting tomorrow.

https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/13061

February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2025. Sessions will be 90 minutes, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. PT, and cover the following topics: 

• AI for Educator Use – February 4^th
• Teaching Students About AI – February 11^th
• AI for Student Use with Tools – February 18^th
• AI for Administrators – February 25th

Sessions can be attended individually and you don’t need to attend all.

 

Aaron Cooke

Program Manager for Data & Integrated Instruction

School Improvement Team

Southern Oregon ESD

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(541) 261-0107 Cell

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[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, please save May 2 for the 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium! Registration and our call for lightning talks are both live and I’m hosting a drop-in to answer questions on Feb 18, 12-1 - Amy

Legislative Update on the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a public hearing on February 13 at 8am. How you can participate:

• Students, Benefits Navigators, Librarians, Instructors, Campus Pantry and other support staff are invited to give in-person testimony. Reply to this email if you’re interested in speaking - funding is available to cover travel costs!
• Please submit written testimony in support of this package and share the request widely in your networks! Written testimony is due Feb 14.
• Send the Oregon Legislature a valentine! Join a Zoom drop-in to prepare and submit your testimony to show your support for Oregon students. February 14, 1-2.

• Receive updates from the Student Basic Needs Coalition by filling out an Interest Form.

• Follow The Student Basic Needs Coalition on Instagram.

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held an informational hearing on this package on January 28. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Equity and Open Education Teaching & Learning Support Cohort Registration. Librarians, instructional designers, accessibility services, and other support staff can earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 - Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 - Implement.” Register by February 10, 2025 (extended!).
• Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: February 10, 2pm–3pm or February 13, 5pm–6pm. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
• Call for Proposals Q&A: 2025 Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Do you have questions about the call for proposals for the 2025 Virtual Statewide OER Symposium? Please join us for a drop-in Q&A session! February 18, 12-1.

• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.

• Call for Proposals: 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. The Symposium planners seek proposals for pre-recorded lightning talks that are under 10 minutes long from our Oregon community of practice. The Symposium takes place May 2 and proposals are due on March 7.
• 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Celebrate 10 years of Oregon’s open education community of practice and find takeaways to apply in your own open education work. Register by April 25 and join us on May 2, 2025, 9-3. 

Oregon is celebrating Open Education Week, March 3-7!

• Where are OER conversations happening anymore? Join our panelists for in-depth discussion about where people come together to learn and talk about Open Ed work. February 28, 12:00-1:00.
• Got Money? Oregon’s Brain Trust for Local OER Funds. Join a group of librarians from Oregon institutions with local OER funding for a lively panel discussion. March 3, 12:00-1:00.
• Open Education Connections: K-12 and Higher Ed. Discuss strategies and lessons learned from both Washington's and Oregon’s K-12 OER initiatives, and delve into the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. March 4, 1:00-2:00.
• Open Education 101. Join an introductory session on open educational resources and practices with Ariana Santiago, Head of Open Education Services, University of Houston. March 5, 12:00-1:00. 
• 90-minute Keynote Webinar: Copyright Confidence From Basics to AI. Copyright First Responders tackle topics from the basics to using AI in your OER. Bring your questions! March 7, 11:30-1.

Other ways to get involved

• Merge the cutting-edge capabilities of AI with OER to create dynamic and personalized learning experiences, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. February 7, 10 Pacific.
• Using Manifold to create OER, hosted by Iowa OER. February 14, 10 Pacific.

• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 

• Community Conversation: Introduction to Digital Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. February 20, 10 Pacific.

• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 

• Registration is open for the 2025 OERizona Conference, taking place virtually Feb 27-28.
• Registration is open for the 2025 Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4.
• OER Author Panel, hosted by the University of Kentucky. March 5, 11 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference, taking place virtually on March 6.

• Registration is open for the Language OER Conference, hosted by University of Kansas, taking place virtually on March 8.
• Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. March 14, 10 Pacific.
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.

• Community Conversation: Operationalizing Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 20, 10 Pacific.

• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 

• Community Conversation: Marketing and Promoting OER, hosted by the Open Education Network. April 10, 10 Pacific.

• Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. April 11, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.

• Community Conversation: Celebrating Open Education Projects, hosted by the Open Education Network. May 29, 10 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week, taking place virtually April 7–11, 2025, is accepting proposals through Feb 7. 
• Apply to join a facilitated Open Pedagogy Learning Circle, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due Feb 7.
• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.
• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.

• DOERS is seeking case studies written by faculty, staff, and administrators detailing their experiences designing and implementing open education research projects. 250-word abstracts are due March 1.

• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

• ACRL seeks chapter proposals from librarians who champion open pedagogy for the forthcoming book The Open Pedagogy Cookbook. Proposals are due May 2.

OER-related job opportunities

• Texas A&M University is hiring an Open Education Librarian. Apply by Feb 24.

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, please consider proposing a lightning talk for this year’s OER Symposium so that we can showcase the wonderful work happening across the state! (Also, this newsletter is getting complicated so I added headers - what do you think?) - Amy

Legislative Update on the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act

• Postponed due to weather! Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development moved the public hearing for HB 3182 and HB 3183 to February 27 at 8am. How you can participate:

• Students, Benefits Navigators, Librarians, Instructors, Campus Pantry and other support staff are invited to give in-person testimony. Reply to this email if you’re interested in speaking - funding is available to cover travel costs!

• Please submit written testimony in support of this package and share the request widely in your networks! Written testimony is now due Feb 28.
• Come to the hearing in person to show support! There will be t-shirts - check out how great they look!
  

• Receive updates from the Student Basic Needs Coalition by filling out an Interest Form.
• Follow The Student Basic Needs Coalition on Instagram.
• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held an informational hearing on this package on January 28. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Call for Proposals Q&A: 2025 Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Do you have questions about the call for proposals for the 2025 Virtual Statewide OER Symposium? Please join us for a drop-in Q&A session! February 18, 12-1.
• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.
• Call for Proposals: 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. The Symposium planners seek proposals for pre-recorded lightning talks that are under 10 minutes long from our Oregon community of practice. The Symposium takes place May 2 and proposals are due on March 7.
• 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Celebrate 10 years of Oregon’s open education community of practice and find takeaways to apply in your own open education work. Register by April 25 and join us on May 2, 2025, 9-3. 

Oregon is celebrating Open Education Week, March 3-7!

• Where are OER conversations happening anymore? Join our panelists for in-depth discussion about where people come together to learn and talk about Open Ed work. February 28, 12:00-1:00.
• Got Money? Oregon’s Brain Trust for Local OER Funds. Join a group of librarians from Oregon institutions with local OER funding for a lively panel discussion. March 3, 12:00-1:00.
• Open Education Connections: K-12 and Higher Ed. Discuss strategies and lessons learned from both Washington's and Oregon’s K-12 OER initiatives, and delve into the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. March 4, 1:00-2:00.
• Open Education 101. Join an introductory session on open educational resources and practices with Ariana Santiago, Head of Open Education Services, University of Houston. March 5, 12:00-1:00. 
• 90-minute Keynote Webinar: Copyright Confidence From Basics to AI. Copyright First Responders tackle topics from the basics to using AI in your OER. Bring your questions! March 7, 11:30-1.

Other ways to get involved

• Using Manifold to create OER, hosted by Iowa OER. February 14, 10 Pacific.
• Faculty who use OER in Spanish for Specific Purposes (healthcare, law enforcement, translation, etc.) are invited to complete a survey by February 15. 
• Community Conversation: Introduction to Digital Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. February 20, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 
• Registration is open for the 2025 OERizona Conference, taking place virtually Feb 27-28.
• Registration is open for the 2025 Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4.

• The Agreements that Allow Us to Care for Each Other, hosted by UC Davis Library’s AggieOpen Invited Speaker Series. March 4, 11 Pacific.

• OER Author Panel, hosted by the University of Kentucky. March 5, 11 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference, taking place virtually on March 6.
• Registration is open for the Language OER Conference, hosted by University of Kansas, taking place virtually on March 8.
• Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. March 14, 10 Pacific.
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Community Conversation: Operationalizing Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 
• Community Conversation: Marketing and Promoting OER, hosted by the Open Education Network. April 10, 10 Pacific.
• Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. April 11, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.
• Community Conversation: Celebrating Open Education Projects, hosted by the Open Education Network. May 29, 10 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.
• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.
• DOERS is seeking case studies written by faculty, staff, and administrators detailing their experiences designing and implementing open education research projects. 250-word abstracts are due March 1.
• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

• The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education seeks submissions for a Special Issue on Innovative Practices. Initial review begins March 31 and the submission portal closes April 30.

• ACRL seeks chapter proposals from librarians who champion open pedagogy for the forthcoming book The Open Pedagogy Cookbook. Proposals are due May 2.

OER-related job opportunities

• Texas A&M University is hiring an Open Education Librarian. Apply by Feb 24. 

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, the public hearing on our legislative package was postponed to next week because of the winter weather, which means that the new due date for written testimony regarding HB 3182 and HB 3183 is Feb 28. Big thanks to everyone who has already submitted testimony! - Amy

Legislative Update on the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act

• Postponed due to weather! Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development moved the public hearing for HB 3182 and HB 3183 to February 27 at 8am. How you can participate:

• Students, Benefits Navigators, Librarians, Instructors, Campus Pantry and other support staff are invited to give in-person testimony. Reply to this email if you’re interested in speaking - funding is available to cover travel costs!
• Please submit written testimony in support of this package and share the request widely in your networks! Written testimony is now due Feb 28.

• Come to the hearing in person to show support! There will be t-shirts!

• Receive updates from the Student Basic Needs Coalition by filling out an Interest Form.
• Follow The Student Basic Needs Coalition on Instagram.

• Email Governor Kotek your opinion of cutting the Benefits Navigator Program out of her recommended budget.

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held an informational hearing on this package on January 28. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• OER Course Redesign Training: Open Ed Week Sprint Registration. Redesign your course with OER in a one-week sprint and earn a $750 stipend! Register by February 24.
• Call for Proposals: 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. The Symposium planners seek proposals for pre-recorded lightning talks that are under 10 minutes long from our Oregon community of practice. The Symposium takes place May 2 and proposals are due on March 7.
• 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Celebrate 10 years of Oregon’s open education community of practice and find takeaways to apply in your own open education work. Register by April 25 and join us on May 2, 2025, 9-3. 

Oregon is celebrating Open Education Week, March 3-7!

• Where are OER conversations happening anymore? Join our panelists for in-depth discussion about where people come together to learn and talk about Open Ed work. February 28, 12:00-1:00.
• Got Money? Oregon’s Brain Trust for Local OER Funds. Join a group of librarians from Oregon institutions with local OER funding for a lively panel discussion. March 3, 12:00-1:00.
• Open Education Connections: K-12 and Higher Ed. Discuss strategies and lessons learned from both Washington's and Oregon’s K-12 OER initiatives, and delve into the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. March 4, 1:00-2:00.
• Open Education 101. Join an introductory session on open educational resources and practices with Ariana Santiago, Head of Open Education Services, University of Houston. March 5, 12:00-1:00. 
• 90-minute Keynote Webinar: Copyright Confidence From Basics to AI. Copyright First Responders tackle topics from the basics to using AI in your OER. Bring your questions! March 7, 11:30-1.

Other ways to get involved

• Registration is open for Open Ed Live, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This event takes place virtually Febrary 25-27.
• AI & OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. February 27, 10 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4. Early bird registration ends February 24. 
• Registration is open for the 2025 OERizona Conference, taking place virtually Feb 27-28.

• Tea Time! Build Accessibility into Your Publishing Workflow, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 3, 11 Pacific.

• Registration is open for the 2025 Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4.
• The Agreements that Allow Us to Care for Each Other, hosted by UC Davis Library’s AggieOpen Invited Speaker Series. March 4, 11 Pacific.
• OER Author Panel, hosted by the University of Kentucky. March 5, 11 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference, taking place virtually on March 6.
• Registration is open for the Language OER Conference, hosted by University of Kansas, taking place virtually on March 8.
• Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. March 14, 10 Pacific.
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Community Conversation: Operationalizing Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 20, 10 Pacific.

• Librarians and library workers at public, 4-year, Minority Serving Institutions who participate in open education work are invited to complete a 20-minute survey. The survey will close March 21.

• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 
• Community Conversation: Marketing and Promoting OER, hosted by the Open Education Network. April 10, 10 Pacific.
• Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. April 11, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.
• Community Conversation: Celebrating Open Education Projects, hosted by the Open Education Network. May 29, 10 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.

• The 2025 Colorado OER Conference Call for Proposals is open. The conference takes place in-person at the University of Northern Colorado on May 30. Proposals are due Feb 28.

• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.
• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.
• DOERS is seeking case studies written by faculty, staff, and administrators detailing their experiences designing and implementing open education research projects. 250-word abstracts are due March 1.
• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

• The OpenCon Ohio call for proposals for prerecorded lightning talks is open. The conference takes place virtually May 19-22. Proposals are due March 18.
• The Indiana Affordable Learning Summit call for proposals is open. The summit takes place May 29 at the Prindle Institute of DePauw University and on Zoom. Proposals are due March 31.

• The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education seeks submissions for a Special Issue on Innovative Practices. Initial review begins March 31 and the submission portal closes April 30.
• ACRL seeks chapter proposals from librarians who champion open pedagogy for the forthcoming book The Open Pedagogy Cookbook. Proposals are due May 2.

OER-related job opportunities

• Texas A&M University is hiring an Open Education Librarian. Apply by Feb 24.

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, we’re starting Open Education Week today with a noon webinar: Where are OER conversations happening anymore? See below for lots more about what’s happening next week, and get ready for daily messages from me! - Amy

Oregon is celebrating Open Education Week, March 3-7!

• TODAY! Where are OER conversations happening anymore? Join our panelists for in-depth discussion about where people come together to learn and talk about Open Ed work. February 28, 12:00-1:00.

• Got Money? Oregon’s Brain Trust for Local OER Funds. Join a group of librarians from Oregon institutions with local OER funding for a lively panel discussion. March 3, 12:00-1:00.
• Open Education Connections: K-12 and Higher Ed. Discuss strategies and lessons learned from both Washington's and Oregon’s K-12 OER initiatives, and delve into the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. March 4, 1:00-2:00.
• Open Education 101. Join an introductory session on open educational resources and practices with Ariana Santiago, Head of Open Education Services, University of Houston. March 5, 12:00-1:00. 
• 90-minute Keynote Webinar: Copyright Confidence From Basics to AI. Copyright First Responders tackle topics from the basics to using AI in your OER. Bring your questions! March 7, 11:30-1.

Legislative Update on the Student Basic Needs and Workforce Stabilization Act

• TODAY! You can submit written testimony in support of this package and share the request widely in your networks! Written testimony is now due Feb 28.

• Receive updates from the Student Basic Needs Coalition by filling out an Interest Form.
• Follow The Student Basic Needs Coalition on Instagram.
• Email Governor Kotek your opinion of cutting the Benefits Navigator Program out of her recommended budget.

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held a public hearing on this package on February 27. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

• Oregon’s House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development held an informational hearing on this package on January 28. Catch up here: Students Testify for Basic Needs Bill.

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

• Call for Proposals: 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. The Symposium planners seek proposals for pre-recorded lightning talks that are under 10 minutes long from our Oregon community of practice. The Symposium takes place May 2 and proposals are due on March 7.
• 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium. Celebrate 10 years of Oregon’s open education community of practice and find takeaways to apply in your own open education work. Register by April 25 and join us on May 2, 2025, 9-3. 

Other ways to get involved

• Tea Time! Build Accessibility into Your Publishing Workflow, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 3, 11 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the 2025 Northeast OER Summit, taking place virtually March 3-4.
• The Agreements that Allow Us to Care for Each Other, hosted by UC Davis Library’s AggieOpen Invited Speaker Series. March 4, 11 Pacific.
• OER Author Panel, hosted by the University of Kentucky. March 5, 11 Pacific.
• Registration is open for the Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference, taking place virtually on March 6.
• Registration is open for the Language OER Conference, hosted by University of Kansas, taking place virtually on March 8.

• Registration is open for the Spring 2025 Western Copyright Alliance Copyright First Responders training, which takes place online on 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 9:30am-11:30am Pacific. Registration closes March 14.

• Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. March 14, 10 Pacific.
• Scholarly Publishing & APCs, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Community Conversation: Operationalizing Accessibility Best Practices & ADA Title II, hosted by the Open Education Network. March 20, 10 Pacific.
• Librarians and library workers at public, 4-year, Minority Serving Institutions who participate in open education work are invited to complete a 20-minute survey. The survey will close March 21.
• Pub101, hosted by the Open Education Network, will run on Wednesdays, March 26-May 7, 11-12 Pacific. Register by March 25. 
• Community Conversation: Marketing and Promoting OER, hosted by the Open Education Network. April 10, 10 Pacific.
• Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin, hosted by Wisconsin Technical College System. April 11, 10 Pacific.
• Localizing OER, hosted by the ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section OER Committee. April 24, 10 Pacific.
• Open textbook authors are invited to share their experience writing an open textbook with a broad faculty audience from a variety of institutions in the Open Education Network’s new Pub101 for faculty. Contact Karen Lauritsen by May 1.
• Community Conversation: Celebrating Open Education Projects, hosted by the Open Education Network. May 29, 10 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

• The Florida OER Summit call for proposals is open. The Summit takes place virtually May 21-22. Proposals are due February 28.
• The 2025 Colorado OER Conference Call for Proposals is open. The conference takes place in-person at the University of Northern Colorado on May 30. Proposals are due Feb 28.
• Apply for a scholarship to the Creative Commons Certificate. Applications are due Feb 28.
• A forthcoming book, Community Education: BIPOC Connection and Practices in Academic Libraries, seeks chapter proposals on topics that include open education. Proposals are due March 1.

• The Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries seeks submissions by March 7.

• DOERS is seeking case studies written by faculty, staff, and administrators detailing their experiences designing and implementing open education research projects. 250-word abstracts are due March 8.

• The OpenCon Ohio call for proposals for prerecorded lightning talks is open. The conference takes place virtually May 19-22. Proposals are due March 18.

• The Open Education Conference seeks Proposal Reviewers and Program Selection Committee Members. Volunteer by March 28.

• The Indiana Affordable Learning Summit call for proposals is open. The summit takes place May 29 at the Prindle Institute of DePauw University and on Zoom. Proposals are due March 31.

• The Open Education Conference call for proposals is open. Proposals are due April 4.

• The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education seeks submissions for a Special Issue on Innovative Practices. Initial review begins March 31 and the submission portal closes April 30.
• ACRL seeks chapter proposals from librarians who champion open pedagogy for the forthcoming book The Open Pedagogy Cookbook. Proposals are due May 2.

OER-related job opportunities

• Western Oregon University is hiring an Open Education Librarian. The position is open until filled, with application review beginning March 10.
• Oregon Tech is hiring a Director, Portland Metro Campus Library. This position will oversee the Oregon Tech OER program. Application screening begins March 24.