Continuing Education Resources for Library Staff

Knowledge Breaks, a free new webcast series from the Oregon State University Foundation, offers interesting and timely insights from OSU experts to help you answer key questions you may already be asking. For example, will Vitamin C protect me from COVID-19? Should I start gardening? What has been the effect of all the sports cancellations this year?

A 10-week free course from Oregon State University; join at any time.

Free Yoga videos (YouTube) with monthly themes; updated daily.

One of Yale University's most popular online courses, now free.

Free and no registration required!

Why do we find video calls so draining? There are a few reasons.

An OSHA toolkit to help you set up an ergonomic workstation

Tips (with illustrations) for ergonomic stretches at workstations.

Identify birds in your backyard or neighborhood at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website or download the free app.

Coloring pages using public domain images from the #ColorOurCollections project.

Virtual looks at all things arts and culture!

Select from a variety of audio tracks to calm, breathe, and return to being mindful.

It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now.
The past few weeks of the coronavirus crisis have been especially taxing on our mental health. Here's why, and some advice on coping.

Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty.

Every weekday, Monday - Friday, through June 26. 30 minute live & online - daily meditation & support groups on Zoom.

Based at UC Berkeley, this center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

Large collection of resources, organized by audience, by Mental Health America.

Optimism is associated with enhanced physical and mental health. And fortunately, your level of optimism is not fixed. Research shows that your level of optimism can be cultivated through simple activities.

Short videos leading calming activities to help with stress.

Article with useful advice and activities.

A collection of resources for promoting wellness in library workplaces.

Article from Harvard Business Review