Greetings !Welcome to the web site that keeps Oregon's library community informed about events and issues important to association members, libraries, library trustees, and friends of libraries across the state. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overdue: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
Podcast Series, Launched 3/31/22 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Antiracism (EDIA) Committee 5th Episode (released 7/29/22)
Mentoring and Developing the Profession with Tracie D. Hall In this episode, we talk with Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association, about how diversifying library staff is essential to the future of the library profession and how individuals can advocate for themselves and find opportunities to work with mentors or to mentor others. Hall discusses how her own background and experiences have shaped her view of library work, as well as the critical role that history, the arts, and libraries play in our communities. Short disclaimer added to this one because there were technical issues during the recording of this episode. We apologize for any minor disruptions. Date of Interview: July 25, 2022 Hosts: Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Melissa Anderson 4th Episode (released 6/30/22)
Advocating for Marginalized Community Through Outreach with Star Khan. In this episode, we talk with Star Khan, Outreach Services Librarian at Driftwood Public Library, about outreach as a core library service,how she sees herself and her work as part of a larger community, and the role that outreach plays in equity work. Since the recording of this interview, Star was elected as the incoming 2022-2023 OLA President, to begin in August. Date of Interview: May 18, 2022. Hosts: Max Macias and Kristen Curé. 3rd Episode released (5/31/22). * Special thanks to Krista Neth for her editing of sound for the podcast episodes.
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OLA Executive Board Elections 2022 - Results It is with pleasure we announce the results of the Oregon Library Association 2022 elections.
We had an outstanding pool of candidates, and we would like to thank each of them for their service to OLA by running for office. OLA's incoming 2022-2023 President is Star Khan from the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.
OLA's incoming Vice President/President-elect is Brittany Young from the Lane County Law Library in Eugene. OLA's incoming Secretary is Adrienne Doman-Calkins from Sherwood Public Library. OLA's representative to ALA is Kirsten Broadbeck-Kenney, also from the Driftwood Public Library, was re-elected. Please join us in congratulating OLA's incoming board members, who begin their terms on September 1. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oregon Library Association Annual Awards and Business Meeting
Held April 11, 2022 The following awards were bestowed Distinguished Service Award - Steven Engelfried (award acceptance video)
Library Supporter of the Year Award - Salem Public Library Foundation (award acceptance video) DEI Antiracism Award - Alma Plasencia (award acceptance video) Librarian of the Year Award - Marci Ramiro-Jenkins (award acceptance video)
Pearl Award - Ericka Brunson-Rochette (award acceptance video) Congratulations to all! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDI Antiracism Toolkit Now Available PLD Director's Training Session on the EDI Antiracism Toolkit
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Oregon Library Association Quarterly (OLAQ)
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