Library Development and Legislation Committee
OLA's Library Development and Legislation Committee (LDLC) is a standing committee that exists to:
- Establish plans for improvement of libraries in Oregon through study and recommendation of plans for the use of state and federal funds, as well as through exploration of other sources of funding (e.g., foundation grants)
- Establish priorities for legislative action which may affect all types of libraries in Oregon
Use the following links to navigate this page:
Current Legislative Issue Briefs, Testimonies, and Statements
2022 Issues
HB 4092A PASSED: Creation of a state e-rate fund for libraries
The Oregon legislature recently voted to approve HB 4092A and establish the Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund!
Thank your legislator for voting to support Oregon libraries
The Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund maximizes broadband funding for libraries from the FCC's E-Rate program and establishes an Oregon E-Rate fund to provide additional funding to help libraries move forward on critically needed broadband infrastructure projects. Establishing a state E-Rate fund in Oregon is also the first step to securing up to 10% in extra Federal funds for projects that meet certain criteria.
Sen. Wyden investigates publishers and ebook providers
- Letter to Senator Ron Wyden from OLA President Arlene Weible thanking him for investigating publishers and ebook providers that seek to place restrictions on libraries' ability to provide and lend ebooks, as well as offering OLA's support and assistance
Ongoing Issues
Media Standards Study Report
Law libraries
News to Use
News to Use is a series of messages from the LDLC about policy and advocacy topics of interest to the Oregon library community.
OLA Library Legislative Week
OLA hosts legislative activities for library staff in odd years, coinciding with the long sessions of the Oregon Legislature.
2021 activities included:
- Set up a virtual meeting appointment with your legislator!
- What happens during these meetings? First time participants may want to watch this short video to see an example.
- Communicate effectively with elected officials using our new "Template for Advocacy Communication with Public Officials - 2021" document. Available now to download and customize!
- Watch our 30-minute Legislative Advocacy Training Webinar: "Prepare to Talk to Your Legislator!" to get the latest updates on the three bills supported by OLA, along with tips for successfully conveying your message to legislators.
Past Legislative Issues & Briefs
Past legislative issues & briefs are archived here.
Other Resources
Check out OLA's Engage site, courtesy of ALA, for current information on legislation and advocacy issues.
OLA's Legislative Agenda (updated link coming soon) is updated annually. We use this to guide our actions.
Contacting Congress? Find your legislators here.
2021-2022 Committee Members
Co-Chairs:
- Jeremy Skinner, Curry Public Library District (2022)
- Kim Olson-Charles, University of Western States (2022)
Voting Members:
- Janelle Youngblood, Washington County Cooperative Library Services patron (2022)
- Kathy Street, Oregon Trail Library District (2022)
- Margaret Alexander, University of Oregon (2022)
- Star Khan, Driftwood Public Library (2022)
- Jean Gritter, Greater Albany Public Schools (2023)
- Jimmy Pearson, Astoria Public Library (2023)
- Kristin Williams, Athena Public Library (2023)
- Kari May, Jackson County Library Services (2023)
Ex Officio Members:
- OLA President: Arlene Weible, State Library of Oregon
- OLA Vice-President/President Elect: Marci Ramiro-Jenkins, McMinnville Public Library
- OLA Past President: Kate Lasky, Josephine Community Library District
- OLA Lobbyists: Amanda Dalton, Nicole Mann, and Tess Milio
- State Librarian: Wendy Cornelisen
- State Law Librarian: Catherine Bowie
- OASL representative: Kate Weber, Portland Public Schools
- ACRL representative: Rick Mikulski, Portland State University
- IFC representatives: Perry Stokes, Baker County Library District, and Emily O'Neal, Deschutes Public Library
- State Library of Oregon, Library Support representatives: Buzzy Nielson and Darci Hanning
Emeritus Members:
- Sara Charlton, Retired
- Diedre Conkling, Lincoln County Library District patron
- Stephanie Lind, Washington County Cooperative Library Services
Meeting Dates 2021 - 2022
All virtual (Zoom), 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, September 28
- Tuesday, October 26
- Tuesday, November 30
- Tuesday, January 25
- Tuesday, February 22
- Tuesday, March 29
- Tuesday, April 26
- Tuesday, May 31
- Tuesday, June 28
- Tuesday, July 26
- Tuesday, August 30
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