Orbis Cascade Alliance, 2300 Oakmont Way Suite 112, Eugene, OR (2026)

03/05/2026

Did you know students get 50% off to attend Online Northwest at UO Portland? Student registration is $55, with free breakfast and lunch included! Sign up by March 18 for the conference on April 10.

Online Northwest 2026 Re: Community – Reimagining Connections, Reframing Communications, & Redefining Collaboration April 10, 2026 University of Oregon, Portland Campus2800 NE Liberty St. Portland OR 97211View on Google Maps Please visit our program page for the full schedule with presenters.....

03/03/2026

Registration for Online Northwest is open through March 18! We have an exciting program lined up, starting with a keynote by Dr. Sandy Littletree on relationality and indigenous librarianship. Plus, a delicious continental breakfast and lunch is included!

Online Northwest 2026 Re: Community – Reimagining Connections, Reframing Communications, & Redefining Collaboration April 10, 2026 University of Oregon, Portland Campus2800 NE Liberty St. Portland OR 97211View on Google Maps Please visit our program page for the full schedule with presenters.....

03/02/2026

Join us for "STEM Accessibility—Accessible Design for Complex Digital Resources" March 10 and March 24 at 10 a.m. PT! This two-session Zoom series will be presented by Michele Joy Bromley, a digital accessibility and inclusivity specialist at Portland State University. Registration is free and open to the public.

This two-part series will provide an overview of best practices, considerations, and tools for generating accessible digital resources that feature math, music, and science content. The webinars will be recorded and videos will be shared on this event page.

01/15/2026

Join NWHeat for our next free webinar, "Using AI to Evaluate VPATS," February 17, 10 a.m. PDT!

This session will introduce the UCF VPAT Evaluator, a tool developed by the University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning that transforms complex Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) reports into clear, actionable insights. Participants will learn how to use the tool to generate structured, easy-to-read accessibility summaries that support more confident decision-making in procurement, design, and compliance efforts.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NWHeat Webinar: Using AI to Evaluate VPATs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

11/21/2025

We invite you to join us for "Designing Accessible Learning with AI Inside and Outside the LMS," December 11, 11am - noon PDT.

As colleges and universities increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, accessibility must remain at the forefront of course design. This webinar will explore how instructional designers, faculty, and course builders can harness AI—both embedded within learning management systems (LMS) and through external AI tools—to create inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning experiences for all students.

As colleges and universities increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, accessibility must remain at the forefront of course design. This webinar will explore how instructional designers, faculty, and course builders can harness AI—both embedded within learning mana...

10/30/2025

Join us for the next NWHeat webinar on Nov 13, 11am–noon PDT: "In Their Own Words: How Students Use AI to Make Learning More Accessible."

In this session, you'll hear directly from college students about the real-world ways they are leveraging generative AI to navigate learning challenges, adapt inaccessible content, and advocate for others by developing AI tools that increase accessibility.

Hosted by NWHeat and Every Learner Everywhere. Registration is free, and open to the public.

Join us for a powerful and practical panel discussion featuring college students who are using AI tools to overcome barriers and enhance their own access to course materials as well as enhancing access for their peers.. This webinar invites faculty, librarians, instructional designers, and learning....

10/15/2025

The Alliance is reviving Online Northwest! This one-day conference will take place April 10 at the University of Oregon, Portland campus.

We invite proposals for 30-minute and 45-minute sessions, trainings, or panels on the theme: Re: Community – Reimagining Connections, Reframing Communications, and Redefining Collaboration. Presenters will be given a reduced registration rate to attend the conference.

The Program Committee welcomes proposals from library professionals at any level and from all libraries. We are able to accommodate a multitude of formats including (but not limited to) panel discussions, social/networking gatherings, and presentations. Please be aware that we are not offering hybrid or recorded options.

Proposals will be accepted until 5pm on December 16, 2025.

Call for Proposals We invite proposals for 30-minute and 45-minute sessions, trainings, or panels on the theme: Re: Community – Reimagining Connections, Reframing Communications, and Redefining Collaboration. Presenters will be given a reduced registration rate to attend the conference. The Progra...

10/03/2025

We invite you to join us for the next NWHeat webinar: "Making AI Work for All: Enhancing Accessibility for Students in Higher Education," October 15, 11am - noon PDT. Registration is free and open to the public.

Description: As higher education institutions prepare for accessibility compliance as required by the Department of Justice’s rule updated regulations for Title II of the ADA, higher education professionals face a critical opportunity—and responsibility—to ensure the accessibility of learning materials and strategies for all learners. This webinar, a collaboration between Teach Access, Every Learner Everywhere, and Northwest Higher Education Accessibility Technology group (NWHeat), introduces the foundational concepts of digital accessibility for students in the context of AI tools, focusing on how these technologies can both support and challenge access for learners with disabilities.

Rolando Méndez is Director of Education at Teach Access, where he works with educators to embed accessibility into teaching, learning, and course content. With over 20 years of experience as a learning designer and educator, he’s focused on building inclusive, real-world learning experiences across education and workforce settings. Rolando is passionate about equity, technology, and helping make accessibility second nature. He proudly leads this work from his home base in Puerto Rico.

Visit Every Learner Everywhere to learn more about the webinar.

This webinar introduces the foundational concepts of digital accessibility for students in the context of AI tools.

08/22/2025

Our summer 2025 newsletter includes a letter from Executive Director Isaac Gilman about our values and aspirations, a debrief on this year’s Alliance Connections (“AllCon”), and an introduction of our new Electronic Resources Specialist, Becky Paulson.

The summer 2025 newsletter includes a letter from Executive Director Isaac Gilman about our values and aspirations, a debrief on this year’s Alliance Connections (“AllCon”), and an introduction of our new Electronic Resources Specialist, Becky Paulson.

05/23/2025

Our Spring 2025 newsletter published today discusses Alliance Communities of Practice, the open Electronic Resources Specialist position, Alliance Connections, and the definition of our Shared Collection.

Alliance News: Spring 2025 (PDF) Alliance News Spring 2025 Community as Strategy A Letter from Isaac Gilman, Executive Director I recently attended the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) meeting in Chicago, and was reminded of how empowering it is to be with people who are doing th...

05/06/2025

Job opportunity: Join the collaborative team at the Orbis Cascade Alliance as the Electronic Resources Specialist.

The E-Resources Specialist supports the Program Manager for Shared Content & Scholarly Communication to ensure ongoing access to electronic content for participating Alliance member and non-member affiliate libraries. The primary responsibilities for this position including managing the order and renewing processes, responding to related inquiries from library staff and vendor representatives, and serving as a resource to the Finance Manager in the processing of purchase orders and invoices.

While applicants located in the region Pacific Northwest are preferred, candidates from outside the region may be considered. Applications received by June 6 will receive priority consideration.

Available Positions Electronic Resources Specialist This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team at the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of 38 member institutions and over 50 affiliate institutions in the Pacific Northwest, as the full-time Electronic Resources Specialist. The El...

04/08/2025

All employees and students from Oregon’s institutions of higher education, and interested K-12 educators, are invited to the 2025 Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium! This conference will contain sessions about the design, use, and assessment of open educational resources. Part-time faculty and staff at Oregon’s public community colleges and universities are eligible for stipends for attendance and supplemental childcare. Register by April 25.

Register now to attend Oregon’s Virtual Statewide OER Symposium! Read more…

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