Alliance Connections is the professional development virtual conference for the library workers of Orbis Cascade Alliance. Our 2025 theme is Foundations & Opportunities.
Category: About
Communities of Practice
Definition Alliance communities of practice are collaborative groups where members can delve into shared interests and learn from one another. Driven by community needs, these groups explore topics that align with the Alliance’s mission and vision. With regular activities and continuous engagement, communities provide a platform for ongoing learning and connection. Current Alliance communities of […]
Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
This series is part of continued work for supporting cognitive diversity and neuroinclusion. The Accessibility Standing Group identified speakers to share their experiences and expertise about workplace support, along with creating opportunities for conversation. Each session starts with a presentation, followed by time for discussion, questions, and responses.
Affiliate Participants
Alliance affiliate programs support libraries across the West, and benefit Alliance members and other participating libraries by expanding collaborative networks and services in the region. While Alliance members also participate in these programs, participation does not require or constitute full membership in the Alliance. Archives & Manuscripts Collections (A&M) Cultural institutions and libraries located in […]
Alliance News: Fall 2024
Newsletter for Fall 2024 with a letter from Executive Director Isaac Gilman and highlights on SCTS Days and student affordability.
Return on Investment (ROI) 2024
Orbis Cascade Alliance Return on Investment (ROI) 2024 (PDF) Strategic Collaboration for Shared Benefit The Alliance delivers innovative and essential programs that support sustainable, equitable access to library resources and services at member institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Alliance Higher Education Community The Alliance is a trusted partner in serving the teaching, learning, and research […]
DEI Training, Previous Years
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group (DEISG) identifies and coordinates training opportunities with a goal for inclusive, intersectional DEI training.
Shared Content & Technical Services Days 2024
Shared Content & Technical Services Days 2024 will take place virtually October 22nd-24th and will focus on the theme, “Back to Basics.”
Summer 2024 Newsletter
The Summer 2024 Newsletter highlights in-person Summit & Fulfillment Days, the new Primo Central Management service, and the Accessibility Standing Group’s Cognitive Diversity and Neuroinclusion Toolkit.
Summit & Fulfillment Day Sessions
The who, the what, the where, and the why to advertising summit services. Bring your questions along with your tips/tricks… let the brainstorming begin! – This is more of a brainstorming session, pooling all the resources we have as a collective and helping each other spread the word to our patrons about Summit services. Prior […]