From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Oct 1 08:20:18 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:20:18 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2010 SRP catalog now online--items for adult SRP too! Message-ID: <20091001152018.2cc82b83@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> Hello! The Upstart online catalog for the 2010 Summer Reading Program is now up and running. You may order by phone, fax, or online! Upstart now offers materials for children, teen, and adult summer reading programs. The URL is: http://upstartpromotions.com/CSLP Remember, Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) member libraries will receive a free copy of the 2010 Summer Reading Manuals and a hard copy of the catalog at the Fall Children Services Division (CSD) meeting on November 7th (9am at Beaverton City Library). The manuals now includes a section for adult summer reading programs. If no one from your library attends the Fall CSD meeting, a manual and catalog will be shipped to your library later in November by the CSD Summer Reading Club Chair, Esther Moberg. CSLP member libraries include all public, volunteer, and tribal libraries in Oregon. Happy shopping! Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Thu Oct 1 08:22:28 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:22:28 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Letter To Libraries Online - October 2009 Message-ID: <5DCE1469-3B3D-45D9-BEDC-76184D6A0A5C@state.or.us> Letter To Libraries Online An Electronic Newsletter from the Oregon State Library.......Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2009 Library Board News STATE LIBRARY BOARD REVISITS COST SHARING FOR L-NET At their October 19th meeting in Portland the State Library Board will revisit their plan for having larger public and academic libraries contribute to the cost of the L-net e-reference service. In February the Board passed an Oregon Administrative Rule that allows them to bill libraries for some of the cost of the service, now funded with LSTA funds. The rule says that the Board will deliberate in the last quarter of each calendar year about how much to assess libraries in the next calendar year. However, there is a complicating factor that Board will need to consider, since another rule adopted in February exempts libraries that aren't assessed for part of the statewide database license costs from having to pay for L-net. This rule was intended to exempt only the smallest public and academic libraries that have not paid for database licenses in the past. But because of the low cost negotiated for the Gale databases, the LSTA Advisory Council is recommending that LSTA cover their entire cost. If the Board accepts that recommendation, the rule would exempt all libraries from paying for L-net. The Board will be discussing whether to change the rule to allow for them to assess charges for L-net in 2010. BOARD TO AWARD LSTA GRANTS FOR 2010 Also on the October 19th State Library Board agenda is approval of the LSTA program for 2010. The LSTA Advisory Council is recommending that LSTA funds pay for the entire cost of the statewide database license for Gale databases. This is because the negotiated cost of the databases ($295,000 in 2009-10) is well below the tentative LSTA budget for statewide database licensing. The Council is also recommending that LSTA funds be used to purchase additional statewide database licenses in 2010. The Council will also present recommendations for competitive LSTA grant awards in 2010. The Council is recommending 16 projects for funding in 2010 totaling $931,270. Other agenda items at the October 19th Board meeting are the annual goals of the State Librarian, plans for the Horner Staff Exchange in 2010 and the annual review of agency head financial transactions. The meeting will be held in the Glisan Room at the Red Lion on the River, beginning at 10:30 a.m. An open forum will be held at 1:00 p.m. Anyone may address the Board in the open forum. BOARD'S BENCHMARK #38 COMMITTEE MEETS The State Library Board's committee charged with looking at possible new strategies to address the problem of Oregonians without adequate public library services held their first meeting on September 15th. The members of the committee are board members Sue Burkholder, Cliff Trow and Sam Hall, and staff members Jim Scheppke and MaryKay Dahlgreen. At their first meeting the committee took a close look at areas in the state where library service was inadequate, according to Benchmark #38 criteria, or where services were non-existent. The committee noted that the percentage of Oregonians with substandard services may see a significant decline in the next few years due to several library districts that have been created in recent years that will improve services. The problem of unserved Oregonians is more difficult, and solutions are not readily apparent. The bulk of the unserved population is in five Willamette Valley counties. The committee agreed to invite some library directors from these counties to their next meeting to discuss what it might take to extend library services to unserved populations. The committee plans to hold their next meeting in early November. State Library News PLINKIT WINS DIGITAL GOVERNMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government, has awarded the Plinkit Collaborative a 2009 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Government category. Plinkit is a library website content management system, based on open source software, that was developed by the Multnomah County Library with a grant from the State Library in 2003. It allows even the smallest public libraries to have quality websites to serve their communities. Currently about 50 Oregon public libraries use Plinkit to create and maintain their websites. The websites are hosted at the State Library. The success of Plinkit in Oregon caught the attention of other state libraries and cooperative library organizations around the country, which led to the creation of the Plinkit Collaborative in 2006. Currently 22 states are served by a Collaborative member, making Plinkit available to public libraries throughout the US. The Digital Government Achievement Awards showcase progressive and innovative websites and digital applications by government entities worldwide. The awards are judged by a panel of experts on a wide range of categories, including site accessibility, innovation, cost-savings, ease of use, and exceptional service to the public. OREGON CENTER FOR THE BOOK AT 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL Oregon Reads children's author Deborah Hopkinson of Corvallis was the featured attraction at the Oregon booth at the 9th annual National Book Festival held on September 26th on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Hopkinson displayed a copy of her brand new book, Michelle, a biography of Michelle Obama. Also on hand were Katie Anderson, who coordinates the Oregon Center for the Book, and Tillamook County Library Director Sara Charlton. The free festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress, drew an estimated 130,000 attendees. The Oregon booth was part of the Pavillion of the States, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Representatives from state libraries and Centers for the Book provided information and answered questions about their state's authors, libraries, book festivals, book awards, and reading-promotion activities. In the pavilion, thousands of children raced to each state table getting state stamps on their maps of America. IMLS awarded a prize to each person who successfully filled the entire map. Click here and scroll down to see a photo of the Oregon booth. STATE LIBRARY LAUNCHES LIVE HELP The Government Research Services Team of the Oregon State Library is excited to announce their newest service for State employees, Live Help. In addition to providing research support by phone and email, we now offer assistance through instant messaging four hours per day. Service is available from 10:00 to noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon, Monday - Friday. Launching this additional service point has been an easy transition for staff as we have participated in our state-wide chat reference, L-net, since its inception. Like several other Oregon libraries have done, State Library staff used the L-net Local software to embed the Live Help widget on our State Employee Information Center web site. DIGITAL TALKING BOOK PLAYERS ARE HERE! After much anticipation, Talking Book and Braille Services is happy to announce that digital books and players are here. TBABS shipped the first digital talking book players to patrons on September 8, and will continue to satisfy patron requests as machines become available in Oregon. Veterans of U.S. armed services have priority for receiving machines in accordance with the Pratt-Smoot Act of 1931. The new digital talking book players are smaller, lighter-weight, and very easy to use. Plus, the digital talking book machine is compatible with the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) digital books available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTION AT TBABS The Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums' 2009 national conference takes place this month in Portland. In support of the conference and Native American Heritage Month in November, TBABS has provided enhanced access to our own audio and Braille Native American collection. Currently, the TBABS collection contains more than 900 titles focusing on Native American interests and 200 titles by Native American authors (from a pool of 66 Native American Authors). Contact Talking Books today to reserve Native American interest titles for your print-disabled patrons. If they are not registered with TBABS, simply print and fill out an application from our website. SEND YOUR READING LISTS TO TBABS Teachers, Librarians, Teacher-Librarians-lend us your ears! The school year has just gotten underway and many of you are looking at, working with, and trying to fill school reading lists for your visually and physically impaired students. Talking Book and Braille Services has access to many titles commonly found on student reading lists. Share those lists with TBABS and we'll review our collection and make sure to have those books on hand to loan to Oregon students. We have many titles in many formats such as, audio cassette, digital cassette, Braille, web-Braille, Unabridged School Download, and BARD. Send your reading lists today to Elke Bruton or to the Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St NE, Salem, OR 97301. OSLIS GETS A FACELIFT In early September the OSLIS committee unveiled a new look for the site. The goals were to make the opening pages less text-heavy, highlight the three major features of OSLIS, and make it easier to navigate the information literacy lessons. When you first enter OSLIS, you are asked to identify yourself. That is because the content is catered by age level (elementary or secondary) and function (student or educator). From there you are routed to a page featuring the main resources on OSLIS. Learn How to Do Research leads to the information literacy lessons, Find Information directs users to the Gale databases and other resources, and Cite My Sources leads to the Citation Maker templates, either MLA or APA. If you find yourself helping a student access Gale through OSLIS, remember that they need login information that is specific to their district. For a list of Gale user names for the school district/s you serve, contact Jennifer Maurer, the School Library Consultant. Finally, be on the lookout for an update to the MLA Citation Maker templates. Soon they will align with the new guidelines found in the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook. Other Library News LIBRARY JOURNAL NAMES REP. BUCKLEY A "WINNER" An editorial in the September 15th issue of Library Journal recognizes State Representative Peter Buckley of Ashland as a "political winner." LJ Editor Francine Fialkoff commends Buckley as a politician who "stood against the tide washing away school libraries and school librarian positions" in the recent legislative session. At the suggestion of constituent Anne Billeter, a retired librarian and former OLA President, Buckley worked with school librarian Nancy Sullivan and other members of the Oregon Association of School Libraries to craft HB 2586 that will require all Oregon school districts to plan for strong school libraries, beginning next year. The bill also makes school libraries eligible for a grant program at the Oregon Department of Education that funds projects that improve student achievement. The Oregon Library Association and the State Library Board of Trustees also provided strong support for the bill. OLA Lobbyist Nan Heim worked to sign on 29 co-sponsors from both parties, nearly a third of the entire Legislative Assembly. As a result of this strong support the bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Kulongoski on July 28th. WITTER BYNNER AWARD WINNER TO READ IN PORTLAND Oregon poet Mary Szybist received one of two Witter Bynner Awards selected by national Poet Laureate Kay Ryan. Szybist is the author of Granted, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She will be reading her poetry, along with poet Michele Glazer, on Monday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Smith Hall at Lewis & Clark College in Portland. This reading is sponsored by the Oregon Center for the Book, Lewis & Clark College, the Witter Bynner Foundation, and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. P.S. (From the State Librarian) In honor of Oregon's Sesquicentennial, I continue to devote my column to brief sketches of early Oregon libraries. The beginnings of library service in 19th century Oregon is interesting and deserves to be better known and appreciated by people who work in libraries today. I am going to conclude my series of sketches of important 19th century Oregon libraries with the first government-run library in the state. Decades before there were city libraries and county libraries and state university libraries, there was the Territorial Library. After statehood in 1859, it was also known as the State Library, and its director, the State Librarian. This can be the source of some confusion, since today's State Library has only a slight connection to this library. The Territorial Library was created by the U.S. Congress in 1848 in the same legislation that created the Oregon Territory, along with a $5,000 appropriation for books. The intended purpose of this library was mostly as a law library for the new Oregon Territory, but the initial collection also contained books on politics, education, history and agriculture. The Territorial Library started out in Oregon City, until the capital moved to Salem in 1851. Tragically, the entire contents of the library were lost in the Capitol fire of 1855, except for a few books that were in circulation. In 1856 Congress was asked for a $20,000 appropriation to replace the Library, but only $500 was appropriated. The Library struggled for decades to acquire an adequate collection for the new state. In a report to the Legislature in 1872, the State Librarian complained that his library was "one of the most constantly and consistently neglected institutions of the state - inferior to the library of many respectable villages in the eastern states." By the turn of the century the State Library had not seen much improvement. Meanwhile, in 1905, the Oregon Library Commission was established under the dynamic leadership of Cornelia Marvin, newly arrived from Wisconsin. Her vision for the Commission was to have it become a real state library to serve a variety of needs for improving library service in the state. By 1913 she was able to, as she put it, "win the name" of the old State Library for the Commission. In that year the Legislature changed the name of the Oregon Library Commission to the Oregon State Library, and the former State Library, successor to the Territorial Library, became the Oregon Supreme Court Library. Some of the general collections and government documents collection of the Supreme Court Library came over to the new State Library. For more than two decades, both libraries were housed together on separate floors of the Supreme Court Building. It would be Cornelia Marvin's successor Harriet Long who would finally achieve Cornelia's vision of a real state library in its own new building in 1939. I have sometimes wondered if any of those original books from the Territorial Library that were in circulation in 1855, and survived the fire, are still around. If you ever run across one, I hope you will let me know! - Jim Scheppke Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Library Development: 503-378-2525, MaryKay Dahlgreen, Jennifer Maurer, Darci Hanning, Ann Reed, Mary Mayberry, Katie Anderson. Talking Book and Braille Services: 503-378-5389, Susan Westin. Government Research Services: 503-378-5030, Robert Hulshof-Schmidt. State Librarian: 503-378-4367, Jim Scheppke. LTLO Editor: 503-378-2464, April Baker. Letter to Libraries Online is published monthly by the Oregon State Library. Editorial office: LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950, 503-378-2464, editor: April Baker Letter to Libraries Online is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form on the publications page at the Oregon State Library's homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Oregon State Library. News items or articles should be sent to April Baker, or mailed to LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950. To unsubscribe from libs-or, either send an 'unsubscribe' message to libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us, or visit the website: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or/. All materials may be reprinted or distributed freely. April Baker Administrative Services Coordinator Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 Phone: 503.378.2464 Fax: 503.585.8059 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Thu Oct 1 09:38:09 2009 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. 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See the ACRL-OR website for more information on the 2009 Joint Conference with ACRL-OR, our other activities, scholarship opportunities, etc -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Per the last in-person Alliance-RIG meeting in July, we want to meet in person again in December to discuss where our projects are and where they can go. Current projects include: Information literacy assessment comparison between institutions Web logs comparison Electronic journal availability study Instant Messaging (IM) transcript analysis If you are interested in participating in the December meeting, please email Laura Zeigen (zeigenl at ohsu.edu) or Robin Paynter (paynter at pdx.edu). In the meantime, please consider signing up for the Alliance-RIG listserv and/or Wiki: Alliance ? Research Interest Group (RIG) http://www.orbiscascade.org/index/research-interest-group Alliance ? Research Interest Group (RIG) Wiki http://nwlibresearch.pbworks.com Laura Laura Zeigen, MA, MLIS Systems & Web Development Librarian Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road - LIB Portland, OR 97239 zeigenl at ohsu.edu / 503-494-0505 http://www.ohsu.edu/library/staff/zeigenl -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Oct 1 10:31:22 2009 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:31:22 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] new library science books available for ILL from the Oregon State Library Message-ID: <97EE485B-210C-4AAE-A937-8094D028B75C@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or fax your request to the State Library document delivery department at 503-588-7119 with complete request information. Our catalog is also available online. Items added to our LIS collection are also announced via RSS! See http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/ for more information! The collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! ALA-APA Salary Survey: Librarian - Public and Academic. Chicago: ALA, 2009. 331.2810232 ALA 2009 ISBN 0-8389-8518-1 Patterson, Sally J. Generating Buzz: Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Boards. Washington D.C.: BoardSource, 2006. 658.45 Patte ISBN 1-58686-082-8 The author expertly--at times uncannily so--describes the lost value inherent in the error of not leveraging the influence of board members for communication and the large reservoir of value that inheres in the choice of a CEO and board chairman intentionally to do so. Along the way, Patterson scatters helpful counsel regarding framing and branding the organization and its mission, not least so that board members have something good to create buzz about. Kurtz, Daniel L. and Paul, Sarah E. Managing Conflicts of Interest 2nd ed. Washington D.C.: BoardSource, 2006 658.422 Kurtz 2nd ed. ISBN 1-58686-078-X Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darci.hanning at state.or.us Thu Oct 1 10:50:41 2009 From: darci.hanning at state.or.us (Darci Hanning) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:50:41 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Registration Open: FREE Webinar Series, "Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve 2010" Message-ID: Greetings everyone! The "Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve 2010" webcast series will begin in November: November 13. 2009: Millennials in the Library January 29, 2010: Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget: Creative in a New Economy February 19, 2010: Cataloging: Where are we now? Where are we going? March 12, 2010: Information Literacy Education: A National Overview April 9, 2010: Technology Trends in Libraries: Tools, Skills, Staffing, Training All webcasts will be from 9:00a - 10:30 PT. Register now for one or more webcasts by completing BCR's online registration form. This series of webcasts is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR, paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. These webcasts are staff development opportunities in the best sense of the term! They give staff a solid framework for problem-solving in today's complex library environment and they are cost-effective ways for staff to stay current and informed on libraries' use of technology. You and your staff can maximize these opportunities by bringing a group of interested staff together to watch; organize discussions about the impact of the shows' content on your library; and brainstorm follow-up actions suitable for your library environment. Alternatives to the live webast are also available: Libraries may downlink the satellite coordinates to the five webcasts for on-site viewing via the registration form (view the downlink site-license terms here). Additionally, the webcasts will be archived and available for 30 days following the live broadcast, also available free of charge. Libraries may order tapes or DVDs of the broadcasts for their collections for $30 each. Please contact BCR's Regan Harper rharper at bcr.org for ordering information. The Oregon State Library will be adding the DVDs to our LIS collection and will announce their availability via Libs-OR, our LIS Blog, and our website. DVD recordings for the 2008-2009 Soaring to Excellence series are now available via ILL from the Oregon State Library -- please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or you may fax your request to the State Library document delivery department at 503-588-7119 with complete request information from our online catalog. Cheers, Darci ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us Ask me about Plinkit! http://www.plinkit.org/ http://oregon.plinkit.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 1 14:00:23 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:00:23 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Senate holds first mark-up of USA PATRIOT Act reauthorization legislation Message-ID: <61ec90900910011400s38f91110q85b73cf082e57a83@mail.gmail.com> Senate holds first mark-up of USA PATRIOT Act reauthorization legislation October 01st, 2009 | Category: Civil Liberties, Intellectual Freedom, and Privacy, OGR The first in what will likely be a series of mark-ups of USA PATRIOT Act reauthorization legislation was held today in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Hours before the mark-up, a bill negotiated by Sens. Patrick Leahy (VT-D) and Dianne Feinstein (CA-D) was substituted in place of S. 1692, the USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 , introduced by Leahy on September 22. The substitute bill substantially weakened the reforms the library community has sought relevant to Sec. 215 and national security letters. A specific library amendment introduced by Sen. Richard Durbin (IL-D) would have provided preferable reforms; however, it did not pass. During the debate, Durbin recognized ALA for its work on preserving the confidentiality of library records and also for being a champion for the privacy rights of the American public. During the same debate, Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL-R) referred to the library community?s concerns as ?unwarranted? and ?irrational.? The progress toward reform made last week with the introduction of Sen. Russ Feingold?s (WI-D) JUSTICE Actand Leahy?s original bill seems to be losing ground with the introduction of this substitute bill. *This is a critical time for grassroots pressure to keep needed reforms in the bill. As we continue to closely monitor this complex and highly fluid process closely, we call upon advocates to continue contacting their senators.* For more information on how to contact your senator as well as additional talking points, please go to the Legislative Action Center: http://capwiz.com/ala/home/. Lynne Bradley Director, ALA Office for Government Relations http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3834 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 1 15:53:21 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:53:21 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [alacoun] Update on PATRIOT reform bills In-Reply-To: <6EEF089FC9523345B836CAACBBD9F2CC01DB0C6A@alaexch01.alawash.internal> References: <6EEF089FC9523345B836CAACBBD9F2CC01DB0C6A@alaexch01.alawash.internal> Message-ID: <61ec90900910011553x30233b77x36f65f43ea211a2e@mail.gmail.com> Just a little bit more. . . ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emily Sheketoff Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 3:39 PM Subject: [alacoun] Update on PATRIOT reform bills To: alacoun at ala.org Washington Office has done four recent District Dispatch blogs about the status of bills seeking to reauthorize and/or reform the three sun-setting provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, including Section 215, the ?library records? provision. Last week two different bills were introduced in the Senate with a number of good reform provisions. As the Senate Judiciary Committee markup session started this morning, a third bill was substituted that had been negotiated between Senators Leahy and Feinstein that weakens many of the reform proposals in S. 1686 and S. 1692. (This new version of the bill is still S. 1692.) For the updates go to the District Dispatch reports at: http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?cat=10 This is a very fluid situation with another markup session scheduled for the Senate Judiciary Committee next week, most likely again on Thursday. We have asked ALA?s grassroots library supporters to keep the pressure on. There remain many challenges on these critical issues to bring reforms to Section 215 as well as national security letters (NSLs) to protect library patron records and other civil liberties. Stay tuned for further updates in the coming days. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. And, comments are always welcomed on the District Dispatch blog. For a good ?blow by blow? report on the Senate Judiciary Committee October 1 markup and the S.1692 amendments discussed, see the Electronic Frontier Foundation report at: http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2009/10/liveblogging-senate-judiciary-patriot-act-mark And another report at: Lawmakers Cave to FBI in Patriot Act Debate http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/10/patriot-act-debate -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Oct 2 09:12:09 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:12:09 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Poetry 150 list now online Message-ID: <3381B509-3265-4E18-9A83-2C96D79A75C2@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Andersen Caitlin Dwyer Sandra Williams Oregon State Library Poetry Northwest Mountain Writers Series katie.anderson at state.or.us Caitlin at poetrynw.org pdxmws at aol.com FROM WAGONS TO WORDSTOCK: 150 YEARS OF OREGON POETRY Portland, Oregon - September 2009: In celebration of Oregon's Sesquicentennial Anniversary, esteemed literary journal Poetry Northwest and the Oregon State Library have released a list of 150 outstanding poetry books - one for each year of our statehood. These books range in style and subject matter, and poets both well-beloved and newly emerging are represented, from William Stafford to Michael McGriff. Each nominee has a connection to Oregon, whether the poet grew up in Madras or writes about the rain. The list will be published online as a service to libraries, schools, and citizens. Oregonians can access it online at Poetry Northwest (www.poetrynw.org). Poets from the list will honor the Sesquicentennial with readings at the 2009 Wordstock, the annual literary festival in Portland, on October 10 and 11, 2009, on the Mountain Writers Stage. The Mountain Writers Series sponsors readings, workshops, and seminars with local as well as national and international writers, and serves as a hub in the Oregon poetry community. Among the Wordstock readers will be Lex Runciman, Donna Henderson, Carlos Reyes, Mary Szybist, Matthew Dickman, Jessica Lamb, and Maxine Scates. A full schedule of Wordstock readings, including the Poetry 150 List, can be found at www.wordstockfestival.com. To create the list, Jim Scheppke, State Librarian, and David Biespiel, editor of Poetry Northwest, solicited nominations from Oregon authors, as well as from the general public. The response was overwhelming. Oregonians wrote in large numbers with lists of their favorite books, and their nominations created a diverse list of Oregon's best poetry. The State Library had previously released the Oregon 150 Booklist, which included works in children's literature, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as poetry. Mr. Biespiel recognized that poetry had a strong community in Oregon and merited its own list, and so Poetry Northwest spearheaded the collaborative effort. While the list cannot possibly include every poetry book published in or about our state, it provides a foundation for reading and a valuable resource for Oregonians. Because citizens and readers made the nominations, the list is unique from scholarly anthologies. Its creators believe that public engagement has shown the importance of poetry in the lives of citizens. According to Mr. Biespiel, the community has come together in support of the state and of literature. The result, he says, is "a spectacular civic achievement." Poetry Northwest: 4232 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland 97215. 503-236-0615 poetrynw.org The Oregon State Library: 250 Winter St. NE, Salem 97301-3950. 503-378-4243 oregon.gov/OSL Mountain Writers Series: 2804 SE 27th Avenue, #2, Portland 97202. 503.232.4517 mountainwriters.org # # # -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Katie Anderson < anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us> wrote: > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > Contact: > > Katie Andersen Caitlin > Dwyer Sandra Williams > > Oregon State Library Poetry Northwest > Mountain Writers Series > > katie.anderson at state.or.us Caitlin at poetrynw.org > pdxmws at aol.com > > > > FROM WAGONS TO WORDSTOCK: > > 150 YEARS OF OREGON POETRY > > > > Portland, Oregon ? September 2009: In celebration of Oregon?s > Sesquicentennial Anniversary, esteemed literary journal Poetry Northwest and > the Oregon State Library have released a list of 150 outstanding poetry > books ? one for each year of our statehood. These books range in style and > subject matter, and poets both well-beloved and newly emerging are > represented, from William Stafford to Michael McGriff. Each nominee has a > connection to Oregon, whether the poet grew up in Madras or writes about the > rain. The list will be published online as a service to libraries, schools, > and citizens. Oregonians can access it online at Poetry Northwest > (www.poetrynw.org). > > Poets from the list will honor the Sesquicentennial with readings at the > 2009 Wordstock, the annual literary festival in Portland, on October 10 and > 11, 2009, on the Mountain Writers Stage. The Mountain Writers Series > sponsors readings, workshops, and seminars with local as well as national > and international writers, and serves as a hub in the Oregon poetry > community. Among the Wordstock readers will be Lex Runciman, Donna > Henderson, Carlos Reyes, Mary Szybist, Matthew Dickman, Jessica Lamb, and > Maxine Scates. A full schedule of Wordstock readings, including the Poetry > 150 List, can be found at www.wordstockfestival.com. > > To create the list, Jim Scheppke, State Librarian, and David Biespiel, > editor of Poetry Northwest, solicited nominations from Oregon authors, as > well as from the general public. The response was overwhelming. Oregonians > wrote in large numbers with lists of their favorite books, and their > nominations created a diverse list of Oregon?s best poetry. The State > Library had previously released the Oregon 150 Booklist, which included > works in children?s literature, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as poetry. > Mr. Biespiel recognized that poetry had a strong community in Oregon and > merited its own list, and so Poetry Northwest spearheaded the collaborative > effort. > > While the list cannot possibly include every poetry book > published in or about our state, it provides a foundation for reading and a > valuable resource for Oregonians. Because citizens and readers made the > nominations, the list is unique from scholarly anthologies. Its creators > believe that public engagement has shown the importance of poetry in the > lives of citizens. According to Mr. Biespiel, the community has come > together in support of the state and of literature. The result, he says, is > ?a spectacular civic achievement.? > > > > Poetry Northwest: 4232 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland 97215. 503-236-0615 > poetrynw.org > > The Oregon State Library: 250 Winter St. NE, Salem 97301-3950. 503-378-4243 > oregon.gov/OSL > > Mountain Writers Series: 2804 SE 27th Avenue, #2, Portland 97202. > 503.232.4517 mountainwriters.org > > # # # > > > _______________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As the Digital Initiatives Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library, Aaron's insights will provide you with tools you can begin applying immediately. *Web 2.0**: Can you really learn too much about it?* Aaron's interactive talk will introduce trends in social media and usability that work to your advantage. *Career agility and collaboration. *Not only will you learn from Aaron's insights, you'll also have the opportunity to share best practices with other attendees. Come collaborate and engage with your community of practitioners. *Students are always welcome. *There are many career paths outside of public and academic libraries. Come learn about exciting opportunities in special librarianship. Financial support for students is available--contact Cindy Romaine at cindy.romaine at romainiacs.com. *Meet leaders. *Get introduced to the people who are working to make ORSLA an organization benefiting all information professionals. We'll be introducing the 2010 ORSLA board members. Use this opportunity to let them know your thoughts and concerns. *Networking.* This will be an excellent opportunity to meet new people and catch up with colleagues. Remember to bring those business cards! *Meet SLA's newest President-Elect! *Cindy Romaine, current ORSLA President, has just been elected SLA President-Elect for 2010. She will be in attendance at our banquet, and is excited to meet and talk to her constituents! *To RSVP, follow this link and answer a few questions about your Web 2.0 use (responses will be kept anonymous):* ** ** * http://www.surveymonkey.com/s. **aspx?sm= **ZZZrq31eUFJXSyRNXfZQKg_3d_3d * * * (If the clicking on the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it directly into your browser.) * * ** ** More about Aaron Schmidt: * *Aaron Schmidt is the Digital Initiatives Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library. He helps plan forward thinking, fun projects for the library, helping them connect to the community and teach them about the Read/Write Web. He also assists with website visioning, conducts usability testing, leads the library's Library 2.0 Interest Group and helps coordinate and generate ideas for the library's digital research and development project called DC Library Labs. He has published articles on social media and libraries in publications such as Library Journal and Online has presented on the topic of library technology and usability throughout the United States, and in Canada, the UK, the Netherlands and Spain. In 2005 Schmidt was named a Library Journal "Mover & Shaker." You can find him online at his library technology and usability weblog www.walkingpaper.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The book was *The Treasure of Pleasant Valley* ? and it had an alluring cover, especially for a teenage boy. Neal remembers it being "risque ? a drawing of a woman who appeared to be wearing something that was basically see-through. But the symbolism was really great for me at that age of 16." There was just one problem: If Neal took the book to the checkout counter, he was sure that the girls who worked on the counter would tell his friends. "Then my reputation would be down, because I was reading books," Neal said. "And I wanted them to know that all I could do was fight and cuss." Finally, Neal decided that he ought to steal the book, in order to preserve his reputation. So he did. A week or two later, Neal had finished the book ? so he brought it back to the library, careful to replace it in the same spot he had found it. "And when I put it back, there was another book by Frank Yerby," Neal said. "So I thought, 'Maybe I'll read that, too.' So I took it under my jacket," Neal said. "Later, I brought it back, and there was ? by God, there was another book by Frank Yerby. So I took it." He read four of Yerby's books that semester ? checking out none of them. But Neal's sneaky behavior turned out not to have been so sneaky after all. Attending his 13-year high school reunion, Neal ran into the school's librarian, Mildred Grady. She had seen him trying to steal *The Treasure of Pleasant Valley* years ago. "She told me that she saw me take that book when I first took it," Neal said. "She said, 'My first thought was to go over there and tell him, boy, you don't have to steal a book, you can check them out ? they're free.' "Then she realized what my situation was ? that I could not let anybody know I was reading." Grady told Neal she decided that if he was showing an interest in books, "she and Mrs. Saunders would drive to Memphis and find another one for me to read ? and they would put it in the exact same place where the one I'd taken was." So, every time Neal decided to take a book home, the pair would set off to the city to find another book for him. "You've got to understand that this was not an easy matter then ? because this is 1957 and '58," Neal said. "And black authors were not especially available, No. 1. And No. 2, Frank Yerby was not such a widely known author. And No. 3, they had to drive all the way to Memphis to find it." But the women's efforts paid off: Neal went on to attend law school and later became a judge, retiring as an appellate judge of the Arkansas Court of Appeals. When Grady died, her son asked Neal to tell everyone gathered for her funeral the story of how the librarian nurtured his reading habit as a teenager. "I credit Mrs. Grady for getting me in the habit of enjoying reading, so that I was able to go to law school and survive," Neal said. John Martucci National Sales Manager Enslow Publishers, Inc. - www.enslow.com 40 Industrial Road, PO Box 398 Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 800-398-2504 (ext 328) 908-771-0925 (fax) 201-362-3846 (cell) * "I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him *." ? Galileo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Oct 2 13:18:57 2009 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:18:57 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] October On-site Trainings for Gale Databases Message-ID: <789E4C03-2E32-44D4-9761-C6379C154A6A@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> This is just a friendly reminder that in October there are five opportunities to attend an on-site Gale training to learn more about the databases being offered through the statewide database licensing program. October 13, Tuesday, Eugene, 9:00am-12:00pm October 13, Tuesday, Eugene, 2:00-5:00pm October 14, Wednesday, Bend, 12:00pm-3:00pm October 27, Tuesday, Tualatin, 9:00am-12:00pm October 27, Tuesday, Tualatin, 2:00-5:00pm The attached PDF gives location details and is also posted on the Gale implementation site under the Training Opportunities link. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ You must register if you plan to attend an on-site training session. http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=561 Note that the system does not send an email to confirm registration. If you would like a confirmation, please contact Ann Reed at the State Library. 503-378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us The last of the on-site training sessions will be in November. November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 9:00am-12:00pm November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 2:00-5:00pm November 4, Wednesday, North Bend, 2:00-5:00pm November 5, Thursday, Salem, 2:00-5:00pm November 6, Friday, Salem, 9:00am-12:00pm Please help spread the word. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! Manjarrez, Carlos, L. Langa, K. Miller. A Catalyst for Change: LSTA Grants to States Program Activities and the Transformation of Library Services to the Public. Washington DC: Institute of Museum and Library Services, June 2009. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Fri Oct 2 23:25:59 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:25:59 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] President names October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month Message-ID: <61ec90900910022325i82c2feft141936308e88a50@mail.gmail.com> President names October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month October 02nd, 2009 | Category: Technology, the Internet, and Telecommunications Contact: Jenni Terry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Library Association (ALA) joins President Obama in highlighting the importance of ensuring all Americans have the skills necessary to effectively navigate the Information Age. Yesterday, the president issued a statementproclaiming October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month and calling ?upon the people of the United States to recognize the important role information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact.? The president?s statement also makes the key point that ?though we may know how to find the information we need, we must also know how to evaluate it.? ?In libraries across the country, librarians are helping the public achieve this goal,? ALA President Camila Alire said. ?During this month of awareness, ALA encourages more Americans to visit their local libraries to take full advantage of the services they provide to help the public develop strong information literacy skills.? Alire also said robust broadband is the critical underlying infrastructure needed to effectively navigate the Information Age. ALA commends the president on the $7.2 billion for broadband included in the stimulus and specific inclusion of libraries (public computer centers) as key hubs for information literacy. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3843 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. 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Register at http://infocamp2009.eventbrite.com Get involved at http://infocampseattle.pbworks.com Hope to see you at InfoCamp! http://infocamp.info From Jessie.Hopkins at oya.state.or.us Mon Oct 5 08:47:47 2009 From: Jessie.Hopkins at oya.state.or.us (Hopkins Jessie) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:47:47 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Offered: checkout cards and pockets Message-ID: <9E4EB7E5F4C5184B97067F3C2E3D87F8EA25180EAB@OYAMAIL.oya.ad> I was reorganizing and discovered a box full of checkout cards and pockets. Our library no longer uses them. If your library could use them, please e-mail me and I'll send them along. Jessica Hopkins Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility 503-986-0358 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor *Resolution on 2009 reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act* Whereas, the Oregon Library Association is committed to encouraging free and open inquiry by preserving the privacy rights of library users, library employees, and persons living in the United States; and Whereas, the Oregon Library Association opposes governmental actions that suppress or chill free and open inquiry and has called for the USA PATRIOT Act to be amended to restore fundamental constitutional rights and safeguards that protect the civil liberties of library users, library employees, and U.S. persons; and Whereas, Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act allows the FBI to secretly request and obtain library records for large numbers of individuals without reason to believe they are involved in illegal activity; and Whereas, Section 505 of the USA PATRIOT Act permits the FBI to obtain records from libraries by using National Security Letters (NSL) without prior judicial oversight; and Whereas, Section 215 automatically requires and Section 505 permits the FBI to impose a nondisclosure or "gag" order on the recipients, thereby prohibiting the reporting of abuse of government authority and abrogating the recipients' First Amendment rights; and Whereas, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25, 2009, that the FBI had used Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act 223 times between 2004 and 2007^1 , and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Justice reported in March 2008 that the FBI had made 192,499 National Security Letter requests from 2003 through 2006^2 ; and Whereas, the OIG reported in March 2008 that "the FISA Court twice refused to authorize Section 215 orders based on concerns that the investigation was premised on protected First Amendment activity, and the FBI subsequently issued NSLs to obtain information" without reviewing the underlying investigation to be sure it did not violate the statute's First Amendment caveat^3 ; and Whereas, members of Congress have introduced legislation to restore privacy rights and address the concerns of the Oregon Library Association such as: The Freedom to Read Protection Act (H.R. 1157 in the 108th Congress), the National Security Letters Reform Act (S. 2088 in the 110th Congress and H.R. 1800), The USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act (S. 1692) and the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts (JUSTICE) Act (S.1686); now therefore be it Resolved that the Oregon Library Association: 1. Opposes initiatives on the part of the United States government to constrain the free expression of ideas or to inhibit the use of libraries; 2. Urges Congress to repeal the USA PATRIOT Act's expanded National Security Letter Section 505 and Section 215 authorities that allow the FBI to demand information about people who are not targets of an investigation and to reinstate standards limiting the use of these authorities to obtain information only about terrorism suspects and agents of foreign powers. 3. Urges Congress to allow nondisclosure or "gag" orders of limited scope and duration only when necessary to protect national security and only upon the authority of a court, and ensure that targets of such orders have a meaningful right to challenge them before a fair and neutral arbiter. 4. Urges Congress to intensify its oversight of the use of the USA PATRIOT Act as well as other government surveillance and investigations that limit the privacy rights of library users, library employees, and U.S. persons; and 5. Communicates this resolution to Oregon's Congressional Delegation, the Oregon Legislature; and 6. Urges its members, Oregon librarians, Oregon library trustees, and all library advocates to ask Congress to restore crucial safeguards protecting civil liberties. Sources 1. Robert S. Mueller. (March 25, 2009). "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation," /Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee/. Accessed through LexisNexis Congressional database. 2. Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice. (March 2008). /A Review of the FBI's Use of National Security Letters: Assessment of Corrective Actions and Examination of NSL Usage in 2006/, p. 110. Available at http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/special/s0803b/final.pdf 3. Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice. (March 2008). /A Review of the FBI's Use of Section 215 Orders for Business Records in 2006, /p. 73. Available at http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/special/s0803a/final.pdf -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Mon Oct 5 18:17:23 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:17:23 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: USA Patriot Act In-Reply-To: <61ec90900910051802q377f27bds7460ab044b13e317@mail.gmail.com> References: <4aca4f42.0aaa660a.424a.603b@mx.google.com> <61ec90900910051802q377f27bds7460ab044b13e317@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <61ec90900910051817q744347b9i3101a11eaaef8abe@mail.gmail.com> Oregon Councilor Suzanne Sager sent out the important segments of the ALA Council Document #20.8. It can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/council/councildocuments/2009annualdocus/20_3legislationreport.doc ---------------- The ALA Council* VOTED*, To treat ALA CD#20.8, Resolution on the Reauthorization of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT ACT, as an advisory resolution to the ALA Washington Office if Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act is to be reauthorized. * 2009 CD#20.8* RESOLUTION ON THE REAUTHORIZATION OF SECTION 215 OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT WHEREAS, freedom of thought is the most basic of all freedoms and is inextricably linked to the free and open exchange of knowledge and information; and these freedoms can be preserved only in a society in which privacy rights are rigorously protected; and WHEREAS, the American Library Association (ALA) is committed to preserving the free and open exchange of knowledge and information and the privacy rights of all--library users, library employees, and the general public; and WHEREAS, ALA opposes any use of governmental power to suppress the free and open exchange of knowledge and information; and WHEREAS, the USA PATRIOT ACT includes provisions such as Section 215 that threaten the free and open exchange of knowledge and information; and WHEREAS, three sections of the USA PATRIOT Act, including Section 215, are scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2009; and WHEREAS, Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act allows the government to request and obtain library records secretly for large numbers of individuals without any reason to believe they are involved in illegal activity; and WHEREAS, orders issued under Section 215 automatically impose a nondisclosure or gag order on the recipients, thereby prohibiting the reporting of abuse of government authority and abrogating the recipients? First Amendment rights; and WHEREAS, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Court has issued more than 220 Section 215 orders between 2005 and 2007, some of which may have been issued to libraries; and WHEREAS, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General reported that the ?FISA Court twice refused Section 215 orders based on concerns that the investigation was premised on protected First Amendment activity?; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the American Library Association (ALA) asks that Congress to include in the reauthorization of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act the following provisions: ? Require law enforcement officials to show individualized suspicion that records or other items being sought pertain to a foreign power or agent, a person in contact with a suspected agent, or a suspected agent who is the subject of the investigation; and ? Require records or other items being sought to be described with sufficient particularity to allow them to be identified ? reducing the danger that the FBI will engage in fishing expeditions into personally identifiable information in library or bookstore records; and ? Require the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Court to make a finding that these facts have been sufficiently demonstrated; and ? Show cause for a FISA court to approve a gag order; gag orders will expire at the end of six months unless cause is shown cause to reauthorize them; and ? Allow a recipient of a FISA Section 215 records-search order to consult with an attorney or others for help responding to the request; and ? Guarantee a recipient the right to challenge any gag order; and ? Ensure due process for any recipient challenging a search or gag order; and ? Set a sunset date for Section 215 of no more than four years, to insure ongoing oversight and assessment of the impact of this provision on civil liberties; and ? Intensify oversight of the Section 215 provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act that limit the privacy rights of library users, library employees, and the general public. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Diedre Conkling Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 6:02 PM Subject: Re: USA Patriot Act To: ALA Council , SRRT , libs-or < libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> Remeber to go to http://capwiz.com/ala/home/ this week for more information and to get your Senators' telephone numbers and call them about the reauthorization of the Patriot Act. The sections of interest to the library community expire in December 2009 so discussion is going on now. Last I heard the next session discussing this will be on Thursday, October 8. -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Mon Oct 5 21:52:36 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:52:36 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [ifrt] Freedom of Speech Week In-Reply-To: <6ABF890EEE0CEB4285AD9658DC5A991B49FAFE5BEA@FIUMB06CCR.ad.fiu.edu> References: <6ABF890EEE0CEB4285AD9658DC5A991B49FAFE5BEA@FIUMB06CCR.ad.fiu.edu> Message-ID: <61ec90900910052152m706fcefav26be8c9b0d65d7ba@mail.gmail.com> FYI ------------------------- *http://www.freespeechweek.org/* Just passing this along for all your freedom loving speech advocates. Lauren Chair/IFRT Lauren Christos Associate Librarian Biscayne Bay Library Florida International University 3000 NE 151 St. LIB 126 Miami, FL 33181 305.919.5721 lauren.christos at fiu.edu -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Tue Oct 6 08:29:43 2009 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:29:43 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] FW: Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor In-Reply-To: <851F91753A5EC743AAFD03210D21CD12766922@IMLSMAIL.IMLS.GOV> Message-ID: Dear Colleagues: Please join me in congratulating all of the staff of the Multnomah County Library for receiving the National Medal for Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This high honor is very well deserved. MCL is one of very best public libraries in the US by any standard. There is also an article about this today in the Oregonian: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/10/multnomah_county_librar y_syste_1.html And I like this comment from a reader of the Oregonian article ... ?The library system, and the park system, are among the best features of this community. Love them, love them, love them. Totally worth the tax money.? Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. ------ Forwarded Message From: Jeannine Mjoseth Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:42:54 -0400 To: Jeannine Mjoseth Conversation: Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor Subject: Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release and photos can be viewed on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/100609.shtm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2009 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth at imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor CA, FL, IL, IN, OH OR, PA, and TN Institutions Win National Medal Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) has selected five museums and five libraries to receive the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. "In the 21st century, these award winning libraries and museums are the heart and soul of their communities. Their outstanding contributions have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a real difference in their communities. They reach out to people of all ages and backgrounds and invite them to explore our wonderfully diverse history, culture, and literature. I thank them for their good work and encourage others to follow their shining example," said IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice. As the primary source of federal funding for the nation's museums and libraries, the Institute has a unique perspective on the vital role these institutions play in American society. The National Medal for Museum and Library Service was created to underscore that role. The winners are as diverse as the nation's cultural landscape: small and large, urban and rural. They have one thing in common: they have developed innovative ways to serve their communities. Winners of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are: 1. Braille Institute Library Services, Los Angeles, CA 2. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 3. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati, OH 4. Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL 5. Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN 6. Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR 7. Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa, FL 8. Pritzker Military Library, Chicago, IL 9. Stark County District Library, Canton, OH 10. Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN In addition to the National Medal, which will be awarded in an upcoming Washington, D.C. ceremony, each institution receives a $10,000 award. Nominate a museum or library for the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. (Application Deadline is February 16, 2010.) http://www.imls.gov/about/medals.shtm About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1427 bytes Desc: not available URL: From orsla.communications at gmail.com Tue Oct 6 08:51:50 2009 From: orsla.communications at gmail.com (ORSLA Communications) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:51:50 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] DEADLINE TOMORROW! Trends in Social Media and Usability That Work to Your Advantage, Oct 10, ORSLA Message-ID: <2738334a0910060851v1ce118f8v4616e1c43cda9fb8@mail.gmail.com> *Trends in Social Media and Usability That Work to Your Advantage* *Date: Saturday, October 10th, 6-9 PM* *Location: Elephant's Deli Garden Room, 115 NW 22nd, Portland, OR 97210* *Presented by: ORSLA* *Cost: $30 students, $35 members, $40 non-members* ** *Now - **7** reasons why you should attend (see below for the additional one!): * Aaron Schmidt. As the Digital Initiatives Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library, Aaron's insights will provide you with tools you can begin applying immediately. *Web 2.0**: Can you really learn too much about it?* Aaron's interactive talk will introduce trends in social media and usability that work to your advantage. *Career agility and collaboration. *Not only will you learn from Aaron's insights, you'll also have the opportunity to share best practices with other attendees. Come collaborate and engage with your community of practitioners. *Students are always welcome. *There are many career paths outside of public and academic libraries. Come learn about exciting opportunities in special librarianship. Financial support for students is available--contact Cindy Romaine at cindy.romaine at romainiacs.com. *Meet leaders. *Get introduced to the people who are working to make ORSLA an organization benefiting all information professionals. We'll be introducing the 2010 ORSLA board members. Use this opportunity to let them know your thoughts and concerns. *Networking.* This will be an excellent opportunity to meet new people and catch up with colleagues. Remember to bring those business cards! *Meet SLA's newest President-Elect! *Cindy Romaine, current ORSLA President, has just been elected SLA President-Elect for 2010. She will be in attendance at our banquet, and is excited to meet and talk to her constituents! *To RSVP, follow this link and answer a few questions about your Web 2.0 use (responses will be kept anonymous):* ** ** * http://www.surveymonkey.com/s. **aspx?sm= **ZZZrq31eUFJXSyRNXfZQKg_3d_3d * * * (If the clicking on the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it directly into your browser.) * * ** ** More about Aaron Schmidt: * *Aaron Schmidt is the Digital Initiatives Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library. He helps plan forward thinking, fun projects for the library, helping them connect to the community and teach them about the Read/Write Web. He also assists with website visioning, conducts usability testing, leads the library's Library 2.0 Interest Group and helps coordinate and generate ideas for the library's digital research and development project called DC Library Labs. He has published articles on social media and libraries in publications such as Library Journal and Online has presented on the topic of library technology and usability throughout the United States, and in Canada, the UK, the Netherlands and Spain. In 2005 Schmidt was named a Library Journal "Mover & Shaker." You can find him online at his library technology and usability weblog www.walkingpaper.org. We would also like to thank our generous sponsors: IEEE and Reprints Desk! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The annual award, made by the Institute of Museum and Library Services since 1994, recognizes institutions for outstanding social, educational, environmental or economic contributions to their communities. Multnomah County Library will receive the National Medal at a ceremony held later in Washington, D.C., and a $10,000 award in recognition of its extraordinary contributions. "This is an incredible honor," said Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County's director of libraries. "Multnomah County Library has been a vital part of the community since 1864 and has earned ongoing public support by providing innovative services and programs designed to improve and transform the lives of the county's nearly 718,000 residents. This award is a tribute to our staff, committed stakeholders and volunteers for their steadfast service to the community we serve." "Every day, the Multnomah County Library makes a real difference in their community," said IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice. "Their exemplary programs respond to community challenges, positively impact people's lives, and serve as models for the nation's libraries. I applaud their outstanding efforts and encourage others to follow in their footsteps." U.S. Representative David Wu (OR-01) commented, "The Multnomah County Library's service to our diverse community consistently enlivens and enriches the lives of Oregonians. With reports showing that Multnomah County Library has the highest per capita circulation of any large library, it is clear that Oregonians love books, reading, and their local library." U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) said, "This national recognition is not only an honor for the Multnomah County Library, but an honor for the State of Oregon. Oregonians have established a tradition of being informed, active citizens, and our local libraries play a key role in continuing this civic engagement. By demonstrating a deep commitment to empowering children, assisting those with diverse backgrounds, and providing exceptional community outreach, the Multnomah County Library has set itself apart as an example for institutions around the country." Each day more than 13,000 people visit the library, library staff answer more than 2,100 inquiries, and patrons check out or renew 57,000 books and other materials. Library computers are in use nearly 90 percent of the time, providing access to information and technology for many people who may have no other option. In response to changing demographics, Multnomah County Library has established programs, services and outreach to Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers and increased the collection of books and materials in these languages. The library has also increased the diversity of its staff to better reflect and serve the community. Multnomah County Library is also a leader in the area of early childhood services, offering programs such as Raising A Reader?, which provides literacy services to more than 30,000 children from at-risk families each year. The library has provided parent and caregiver education and training through partnerships with organizations such as Head Start and Steps to Success and has provided leadership for early education initiatives statewide. There are nine other recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service: * Braille Institute of America Library, Los Angeles, CA * Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, PA * Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati, OH * Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL * Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN * Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa, FL * Pritzker Military Library, Chicago, IL * Stark County District Library, Canton, OH * Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN Any individual may nominate a museum and/or library in the United States and its territories for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Members of the National Museum and Library Services Board, the institute's presidentially appointed policy advisory board, review the nominations and make recommendations to the Institute Director, who selects the winners. To view nomination information, please go to www.imls.gov/medals. The deadline for 2010 nominations is February 16, 2010. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the institute, please visit www.imls.gov. # # # Shannon Long Multnomah County Library Programming & Communications 205 N.E. Russell St., Portland, OR 97212 503.988.6128 shannonl at multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Prior to her current role, she worked for 16 years at Nike, Inc., as the director of the Design Library and as corporate archivist. Cindy has also served multiple times and in multiple ways in Oregon's SLA chapter and with other library-affiliated groups in Oregon. Congratulations, Cindy! Mary Ginnane OLA Past-President -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FINAL.2010 BOD Election Results RELEASE[1].doc Type: application/msword Size: 446976 bytes Desc: FINAL.2010 BOD Election Results RELEASE[1].doc URL: From gilmani at pacificu.edu Tue Oct 6 15:14:56 2009 From: gilmani at pacificu.edu (Gilman, Isaac P.) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:14:56 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Registration Reminder: Sustainable Scholarship Conference at Pacific University Message-ID: <8D94A946E17E9941AE94FC3AE11CAB7E03C2C73C61@everest.ad.pacificu.edu> Sustainable Scholarship: Open Access and Digital Repositories (Registration Closes October 9th) On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Pacific University is hosting a one-day conference dedicated to exploring alternative models of scholarly communication ? particularly those that can be supported through a digital repository platform. Conference registration is free and open to anyone in the academic community with an interest in promoting open access initiatives at their own institutions. If you?re already a scholarly communications expert, this could be an excellent opportunity for faculty and administrators at your institutions who haven?t had an opportunity to take part in a similar conference, or who would like to learn more about scholarly communication issues. A preliminary conference program is available here: http://commons.pacificu.edu/sustainableschol/program/ Registration is open until Friday, October 9th. To register, please visit the conference site: http://commons.pacificu.edu/sustainableschol/ If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Isaac Gilman at gilmani at pacificu.edu. This conference is sponsored by the Berkeley Electronic Press and Pacific University Library. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Isaac Gilman, MLIS | Instruction & Access Services Librarian | Assistant Professor Pacific University - Health Professions Campus | 222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 202 | Hillsboro, OR 97123 p: 503.352.7209 | f: 503.352.7230 | gilmani at pacificu.edu Pacific University is committed to sustainability. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From clmcgeeh at co.douglas.or.us Tue Oct 6 15:32:39 2009 From: clmcgeeh at co.douglas.or.us (Carol McGeehon) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:32:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fall SOLF meeting Message-ID: The Fall SOLF meeting is being held at the Klamath Falls County Library System in Klamath Falls. The meeting is scheduled from 11 am to 3 pm. Carol McGeehon Technical Support Manager Douglas County Library System 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd Roseburg, OR 97470 541-440-6005 After all, life is really simple; we ourselves create the circumstances that complicate it. (Unknown source) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We have been asked our opinion on these changes and wanted to hear your thoughts. I?ve provided two links below: 1. A Washington Post article and 2. The Office of Science Technology Policy Blog post announcing the update and some ways that the new Federal Register can be utilized. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/04/AR2009100402533.html http://blog.ostp.gov/2009/10/05/federal-register-20-opening-a-window-onto-the-inner-workings-of-government/ I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Jessica McGilvray Assistant Director American Library Association Washington Office - Office of Government Relations 1615 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 1st Floor Washington, D.C. 20009-2520 phone: 202-628-8410 fax: 202-628-8419 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ricks at wccls.org Wed Oct 7 08:06:17 2009 From: ricks at wccls.org (Rick Samuelson) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:06:17 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] One Month to CSD Fall Workshop! Message-ID: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD5026DDC8D@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> Hi library people! I feel like I'm caught up in some kind of crazy timewarp.. only one month to the CSD Fall Workshop?! Unbelievable! I'm sending out this email because one of the original reminders contained a faulty link (for some reason, Outlook likes to mess up linkable text when I cut-and-paste). At any rate, here is the address of the CSD webpage (from where you will find a link to the Workshop): http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61033 If that doesn't work, find the CSD webpage by visiting www.olaweb.org and clicking on "OLA Units" on the upper right of the screen.. then follow the link to "Children's Services" in the center of the screen. Can't wait to see everybody in a month! Here's the text from the previous email sent out around the middle of September (and I apologize for cross-posting!): The CSD Workshop is taking place at the Beaverton City Library on Saturday November 7th. There is a $20 registration fee, which gets you morning coffee, a delicious lunch, and snacks! All in all, it promises to be a great time. We're mixing things up a little this go-around, focusing on the school-age audience. With Reading for Healthy Families kicking into full-swing and energizing the early literacy scene around the State, we thought it might be a good opportunity to spend some time with the kids as they grow up. Nancy Sullivan, founding member of Fund Our Future Oregon (a local group dedicated to creating strong school libraries for every child in Oregon), will be presenting on School & Public Library Collaborations. This is your chance to get the inside scoop on how to best form partnerships with your school library counterparts! Get ready to make the dream a reality! Last year we shared storytime ideas. This year, we're sharing school-age program ideas. Send me your basic plan or write-up and I will work everything into a nice & neat handout. 2010 Summer Reading Club manuals will be distributed after the morning workshop. And we will be hosting our annual Silent Auction (bring something fun to auction off & come prepared with cash or check to buy, buy, buy.. watch out for the white elephant!) I can't wait to see everybody! Email me with any questions. Bye! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Chair - Children's Services Division of OLA Washington County Cooperative Library Services 111 NE Lincoln, MS 58A Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 648-9809 5# ricks at wccls.org "The clever men at Oxford Know all that there is to be knowed. But they none of them know one half as much As intelligent Mr Toad!" -Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Oct 7 13:16:52 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:16:52 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Summer Reading 2010 custom order deadline Message-ID: <20091007201652.a98afbbe@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> Libraries ordering summer reading incentives or materials customized with their library's name on them must place the order by Friday, October 16. Those of you placing regular orders have plenty of time, however the early orders determine the quantity that Upstart produces so the earlier you order the better. The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) catalog is available online at: http://www.highsmith.com/cslp/. Remember, they are now offering materials to support adult summer reading programs too! Those of you implementing a CSLP summer reading program for the first time should review the Rules of Use (http://www.cslpreads.org/about/rules-of-use.html) to better understand how you may and may not use CSLP art/graphics and materials. The Rules of Use can sometimes be a little unclear so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. If you aren't sure if something is allowable or not, please contact me and I will help you get a definitive answer. My contact information is: katie.anderson at state.or.us or 503-378-2528. Thank you, Katie CSLP member libraries include all public, volunteer, and tribal libraries in Oregon. CSLP membership and summer reading manuals for all member libraries is paid for by Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library. OLA's Children's Services Division and Oregon Young Adult Network distribute the manuals, provide professional development on summer reading programs, and participate in CSLP committees to support Oregon's statewide summer reading program. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From TLAWSOD at COMCAST.NET Wed Oct 7 13:25:14 2009 From: TLAWSOD at COMCAST.NET (Don Oswalt) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:25:14 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Message-ID: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: A Connecticut based company is an independent information services and research/analysis company for the institutional investor community (pensions, endowments, foundations, mutual funds, 529 plans, sovereign wealth funds, etc). News, interviews, white papers, surveys and industry leadership events provide investment decision-makers, their attorneys, advisors, actuaries, consultants, money managers and third party administrators with information that is straightforward and written with investment fiduciary best practices in mind. Our goal is to provide cost-effective, neutral and topical intelligence resources that empower trustees, board members, CFOs, treasurers, investment committee members, compliance officers, HR professionals and others with financial decision-making responsibilities on a wide array of complex issues. As a growing company, we seek two (2) library professionals who can carry out business and/or legal research on a contract basis for 25 to 40 hours per month. Familiarity with business and/or legal databases is a plus. The work is done on a virtual basis and is likely a good fit for someone who seeks interesting work but with a flexible schedule. Please send a brief statement of interest and a resume to Don Oswalt, tlawsod at comcast.net, by 14 October 2009. From jessica.rondema at state.or.us Wed Oct 7 15:57:31 2009 From: jessica.rondema at state.or.us (Jessica Rondema) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:57:31 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Oregon and Federal Documents on Fish and Wildlife for Offer from OSL Message-ID: <66ED89D4-98D3-4B1F-B9E0-8BA3DB0DDBBF@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: Assessment of Grassland Ecosystem Conditions in the Southwestern United States: Wildlife and Fish, Volume 2; September 2005 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station Birds of the Major Mainland Rivers of Southeast Alaska; July 2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station PACFISH/INFISH Biological Opinion (PIBO): Effectiveness Monitoring Program Seven-Year Status Report 1998 Through 2004; September 2005 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station Relation Between Mountain Goats and Their Habitat in Southeastern Alaska; June 1989 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station A Review of the Literature on Seed Fate in Whitebark Pine and the Life History Traits of Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Squirrels; April 2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station A Protocol Using Coho Salmon to Monitor Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Standards and Guidelines for Fish Habitat; April 2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station The Conservation Reserve Program; 1998 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency 2000: A Year in Review; 2000 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station An Assessment of Ecosystem Components in the Interior Columbia Basin and Portions of the Klamath and Great Basins, Volume II and IV; June 1997 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Status of the Interior Columbia Basin: Summary of Scientific Findings; November 1996 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Highlighted Scientific Findings of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project; May 1997 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Salmonid Life Cycle Monitoring in Western Oregon Streams: Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, 2006-2008; June 2009 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, 2007-2009 Biennial Report; 2008 Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Final Report: Use of Stratified Random Sampling to Estimate the Abundance of Oregon Coastal Coho Salmon; 1998 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division Annual Progress Report Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division Assessment of the Status of Nestucca River Adult Winter Steelhead; 2003, 2004, 2005 Nestucca River Native Broodstock Monitoring - Juveniles; 2003, 2004 Sand Roller Investigations in the Willamette River Drainage; 2005 2005 Oregon Chub Investigations; 2005 Information Reports Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division Use of ELISA for Monitoring Bacterial Kidney Disease in Naturally Spawning Chinook Salmon, Number 2006-03; October 2006 Biology, Behavior, and Resources of Resident and Anadromous Fish in the Lower Willamette River, Number 2007-03; March 2005 Lower Snake River Compensation Plan: Oregon Summer Steelhead Evaluation Studies 1997 and 1998 Bi-Annual Progress Report; March 2005 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Research and Development, NE Region The 2005 Lower Columbia River and Buoy 10 Recreational Fisheries; December 2006 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division, Columbia River Management Joint Staff Report Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Joint Columbia River Management Staff Stock Status and Fisheries for Fall Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Summer Steelhead, and White Sturgeon; July 13, 2007 Concerning Commercial Seasons for Spring Chinook, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Shad, Smelt, and Other Species and Miscellaneous Regulations for 2006; January 18, 2006 Stock Status and Fisheries for Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Other Species, and Miscellaneous Regulations; January 12, 2007 Stock Status and Fisheries for Sturgeon and Smelt; December 4, 2006 Please let me know by October 14th if you are interested in any of these titles. 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Senate to resume mark-up of PATRIOT Act reauthorization legislation October 07th, 2009 | Category: Civil Liberties, Intellectual Freedom, and Privacy, OGR The Senate Judiciary Committee will resumes its mark-up of legislation to reauthorize the USA PATRIOT Act Thursday. If you haven?t contacted your Senator yet, please take the time to do so. Our message hasn?t changed: Congress should pass the ORIGINAL version of Senator Leahy?s USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009, S. 1692, with key amendments to protect civil liberties based upon S. 1686, the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts (JUSTICE) Act. Congress should also consider reforms of national security letters (NSLs) now as legislation on reform and reauthorization of Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act moves forward. Please visit our Legislative Action Centerfor more information and to contact your Senator. Lynne Bradley Director, Office of Government Relations http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3871 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Chin set November 9th as the new date for submission of the amended settlement, with a new fairness hearing tentatively scheduled for late December or early Janurary. For more updates, see coverage from James Grimmelmannand Kenny Crews . Also, ALA will be participating in D is for DigitizeGoogle Book Settlement conference at New York Law School Thursday to Saturday, and sponsoring the lunch keynote on Friday. If you can?t be in New York, it looks like most of the sessions will be webcast. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3864 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Although you?ve heard a great deal about health care reform, be assured that Washington, DC is still abuzz with a range of other issues, including LSTA funding and, of course, ongoing recovery act work. In this session we?ll look at what the library community should be tracking in the next few months, as well as how to be most effective in getting a message across in this chaotic time. The slide deck for this webinar is available here . -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Be sure to read it before joining a session as it provides some good tips for making sure your computer is webinar-ready. .Identify Your Library: When logging in to the webinar, please use the space marked Company to identify your library. The Gale implementation site might not list the webinar date yet. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us Wed Oct 7 18:17:55 2009 From: mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us (GINNANE Mary J) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:17:55 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Decision about OLA Quarterly Message-ID: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D996463522A6BDCF@CESRV011.eugene1.net> Please excuse cross-posting... Dear OLA members and recipients of the Oregon Library Association Quarterly (OLAQ), I am communicating the OLA Board's decision to switch to an online OLAQ with the Winter 2009 issue. The Summer 2009 online-only issue experiment went so well, and the savings were so substantial, that the Board did move forward with this significant decision at the August 24, 2009 Board meeting. Some financial background to add to your understanding is that OLA is concerned about our income in 2010 due to the siting of the PLA National Conference in Portland. OLA won't have a conference (just preconferences and a banquet) and won't have any income from exhibitors. The summer survey of OLA members regarding this possible change had a 22% response rate. It revealed that 67.1% of the respondents browse an issue right away and read selected pieces. Sixty percent said it was not important to receive a print version of the OLAQ and 80% said that they'd be satisfied or very satisfied with an online-only OLAQ. >From comments and suggestions we realize we have some work to do on the format and we received good recommendations to pursue. The online format has advantages of live linking to more information and color images/photos can be used. The Fall 2009 issue of the OLAQ will still be a print issue, as well as being available as a PDF in the OLAQ Archive on the OLA website. Given the theme with historical content and photos, the Board considered it a "collector's item" and decided that a print version will serve best. You will be receiving that issue in the mail soon! Thank you to the survey respondents and thank you to the membership for being willing to adapt to this change. I also thank Publications Chair, Diane Sotak, for working with us on the transition. As we all adapt to this change, please continue to give us feedback about your experience with the online OLAQ. You can e-mail me in a reply to this message, or contact Diane Sotak at sotak at up.edu (or any OLA officer!) Best wishes, Mary Ginnane Past-President, OLA From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Oct 8 08:56:52 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:56:52 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] New book available: libraries & pop-culture Message-ID: <20091007175851.e1c43354@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> * The following new title is available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request this or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. Brookover, S. & Burns, E. (2008). Pop goes the library: Using pop culture to connect with your whole community. Medford, NJ: Information Today. You loved the blog?now read the book! Whether you regularly follow entertainment and gossip news, or wondered ?Corbin Who?? when you saw the recent ALA READ poster, Pop Goes the Library will help you connect with your users and energize your staff. Pop culture blogger-librarians Sophie Brookover and Elizabeth Burns define what pop culture is (and isn?t) and share insights, tips, techniques, and success stories from all types of libraries. You?ll discover practical strategies and ideas for incorporating the pop culture passions of your users into collections, programs, and services, plus a range of marketing and outreach ideas, technology tools, and ready-to-go programs you can start using today. Here is an eye-opening book that?s as much fun to read as it is to apply! (book description) Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. 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For libraries that track their item circulation, it should be fairly simple to compare pre-and post WCL to see if it had any affect, both on the local collection and number of SUMMIT and ILL requests. I can do this with PCC data, but it would be more interesting to have several libraries included. If you are interested, respond to me directly at this email: tony_greiner at hotmail.com If there is interest, maybe we can meet at the Dec 11 meeting of the Alliance Research Group to make plans. Tony Greiner -- Tony Greiner/Mary Grant greints at spiritone.com From kmunro at uoregon.edu Thu Oct 8 10:36:01 2009 From: kmunro at uoregon.edu (Karen Munro) Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:36:01 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Upcoming at UO Portland Library: Home Movie Day 2009 Message-ID: Portland-area librarians (and friends and family) may be interested in this upcoming event. All are welcome! Please join the UO Portland for Home Movie Day. We invite the community to bring their old 8 mm and 16 mm home movies to be screened at the White Stag Block. Local film experts and archivists from the University of Oregon Libraries will assess the physical condition before projecting movies for viewing. It's always a popular event, and gives people a chance to see films they thought were long-lost. All are invited to attend this celebration of amateur films. Home Movie Day is an international event intended to help the public learn, enjoy and rescue films now considered obsolete because of digital home video. In addition, more than 50 U.S. cities take part in International Home Movie Day. Join us at the White Stag Block between 12:00 and 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 18 for this free public event. For more information, please visit http://www.libweb.uoregon.edu/portland/hmd.html or contact Karen Munro (kmunro at uoregon.edu) at the UO Portland Library and Learning Commons. -- Karen Munro Head, UO Portland Library and Learning Commons Associate Professor University of Oregon 70 NW Couch Street Portland, OR 97209 503-412-3673 kmunro at uoregon.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SaulB at ci.canby.or.us Thu Oct 8 14:25:31 2009 From: SaulB at ci.canby.or.us (Beth Saul) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:25:31 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] unsubscribe Message-ID: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 8 23:58:58 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:58:58 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fw: Update: Senate Judiciary Committee Sends PATRIOT Act Renewal To Full Senate Message-ID: <61ec90900910082358j257e9434l21244577ad63a216@mail.gmail.com> Update: Senate Judiciary Committee Sends PATRIOT Act Renewal To Full Senate Posted on October 8th, 2009 by Deborah Caldwell-Stone Today the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 to send the PATRIOT Act reauthorization bill to the full Senate. The New York Timesand the Associated Pressprovide an overview of the hearing. Senator Sessions (R-AL) offered several amendments (apparently sought by the Obama administration)that further limited provisions intended to increase civil liberties protections. All the amendments were adopted. Of greatest interest to the library community is Sessions? amendment to the proposed higher Section 215 standard for library records. The amendment eliminates the language ?records pertaining to libraries? so that the higher standard only applies to library circulation records. Library records other than circulation records will therefore be subject to the same relevance standard applicable to all other business records and tangible things sought by a Section 215 order, even if such records associate users with the use of electronic books and other resources. For library circulation records, the government would have to prove that the records sought pertain to an agent of a foreign power, to a person in contact with or known to an agent of a foreign power, or to the activities of an agent of a foreign power. Sessions? amendments also alter proposed language that would have placed limits on NSL gag orders. One amendment eliminated the requirement that the FBI review all NSL non-disclosure orders on an ongoing basis and rescind the gag order when circumstances no longer warrant continuing it; instead, the FBI will only be required to review the facts supporting a gag order when an NSL recipient notifies the FBI that it would like the gag lifted. The second NSL amendment eliminated the court?s discretion on lifting a gag order: if the government makes the necessary showing, the court has no discretion to lift the gag; it ?shall? keep it in place (previous language used ?may?.) The remaining Sessions amendments limited the minimization requirements for pen register/trap-and-trace orders. Notably, Senator Durbin (D-IL) offered an amendment that would have imposed higher standards on NSLs. It was voted down. Senator Feingold (D-WI) offered an amendment to impose minimization standards on the data collected by NSLs; it passed. But Senator Kyl (R-AZ) asked for, and won, an amendment that eliminated the requirement that the FBI offer ?specific and articulable? facts to show that the NSL is relevant to an investigation; instead, the FBI will only be required to show ?specific facts.? (Thanks to the Center for Democracy and Technology for sharing their report on the hearing.) http://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=638 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Oct 9 09:08:08 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 09:08:08 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 10/9/09 Message-ID: <86FD15F4-85F0-4CA8-80BA-D1109A6DB98E@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... October 9, 2009 Closing Dates 10/14/09 Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4, Pullman, WA 10/16/09 Library 2, Hillsboro, OR 10/16/09 Youth Services Coordinator, Estacada, OR 10/16/09 Librarian, Estacada, OR 10/18/09 Library Director, West Linn, OR 10/23/09 Library Director, Grandview, WA 10/25/09 Young Adult Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/25/09 Youth Services Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/30/09 Librarian Aide II, Beaverton, OR 10/30/09 Library Shelver, Beaverton, OR 11/09/09 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4 Closes: 10/14/09 Pullman, WA Primary Responsibility: Catalog WSU Libraries materials using OCLC and Griffin, along with working with print serials. Duties include cataloging electronic resources, print materials and other formats; print serials maintenance and problem-solving. Full-time; 12-month; Monday - Friday, 8 to 5 or as arranged. The complete job announcement may be found via HRS's jobs web-site: https://www.wsujobs.com/ Click on "search postings," then select the job title for more information or follow the prompts to complete an application. All applicants are required to complete an application utilizing the HRS on-line system; a resume and cover letter are required as attachments to the application. Questions may be directed to Bonny Boyan: boyan at wsu.edu ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Librarian 2 Closes: 10/16/09 Hillsboro, OR Applications are currently being accepted for a full-time Librarian 2 position in the Reader Services Division at the Hillsboro Public Library. Duties: Provides telephone and in-library reference, reader's advisory, and collection development for Library patrons, and selects library materials as appropriate; performs related work as required. Required: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science; and . Considerable library experience, with some supervisory experience; or . Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Hourly Rate: $3780 to $4375 per month, (depending on qualifications), plus benefits. Apply online at: http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Jobs/Default.aspx ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Youth Services Coordinator Closes: 10/16/09 Estacada, Oregon Salary: $12.00 - $16.00/Hour (DOE). Permanent part-time with some benefits. Provides general library services for younger library users including summer reading programs, weekly story times, and other youth and teen programs. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's of Library Science or related degree with library, education and/or literature credits. Two years experience working in libraries with public library experience preferred. Experience working with children and teens is desirable. Submit application materials to Human Resources, PO Box 958, Estacada, OR 97023. Application materials available online at www.cityofestacada.org or by request at (503) 630-8270. Closes October 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. EEO. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Librarian Closes: 10/16/09 Estacada, Oregon Annual salary: $35,360 - $45,760 plus City paid PERS and benefits. Assists the Library Director in planning and directing the overall operation of the library. Performs professional library duties such as reference work and collection development. Broad knowledge of the principals and practices of library and information services, materials and activities of a public library. Master's degree in Library Science or related discipline from an ALA accredited program. Three years of increasingly responsible professional librarian experience is preferred and public library experience is desirable. Submit application materials to Human Resources, PO Box 958, Estacada, OR 97023. Application materials available online at www.cityofestacada.org or by request at (503) 630-8270. Closes October 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. EEO. ************************************** Posted: 9/18/09 Library Director Closes: 10/18/09 (or until filled) West Linn, OR Brief Description: The City of West Linn seeks a proven administrator to lead a vibrant and vital part of life in West Linn - The Public Library. Serving as a member of the City's management team and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Library Director is responsible for overall supervision of library services; strategic planning; preparation and management of a $1.8 million library budget; direction and leadership of 17.6 FTE; overseeing West Linn's participation and involvement in the Clackamas County Library District as well as representing the library to the citizens of West Linn and to Clackamas County. Link to full description: http://westlinnoregon.gov/library/library-director ************************************** Posted: 9/11/09 Library Director Closes: 10/23/09 Grandview, WA The City of Grandview, Washington (pop. 9500) is seeking a progressive, collaborative, and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to serve as its Library Director. The position is responsible for the management of the community library including budget preparation and oversight, supervision of personnel, book collection development, and community relations. In 2011, the position will assume responsibility for serving as the Director of a new joint use library for the City of Grandview and Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) located on the YVCC Grandview Campus. Minimum Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from American Library Association accredited school, with previous experience in library administration, including supervisory experience. Compensation is up to $4,651 monthly, plus an excellent benefit package. Cover letter, current resume, and city application must be received by October 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Human Resources, City of Grandview, 207 West Second Street, Grandview, WA. 98930. Visit our website: http://www.grandview.wa.us/library.htm ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Young Adult Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minimum Salary: $3,364.00 Review Date Begins: 10/06/09 Position Summary: Independently and in cooperation with others, plan, organize, and perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services to young adults from age 12 through 19. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a general and specialized nature related to reference, readers' advisory, and information literacy services. Actively participate in the development and updating of electronic information content and in the use of digital tools for communication and information-sharing. Assist patrons of all ages in the use of the library collections and instruct them in the use of the catalog and online resources. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minumum Salary: $3,714.00 Review Date Begins: 10/6/09 Position Summary: Plan, coordinate and provide Cascade Park Community Library Youth Services activities. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the work of assigned employees and volunteers. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services for children from birth through young adult and their families and caregivers. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Aide II Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR Salary Range: $14.29 - $19.14 per hour. 20 hours per week. Closing Date: October 30, 2009 About the job: A Library Aide II performs a variety of responsibilities as they pertain to the circulation desk. This position requires evening and weekend work. Essential functions: Check out library materials; register patrons for library cards; assist patrons with use of library equipment; respond to questions and explain policies and procedures; perform routine clerical duties. To qualify: Requires a high school diploma or GED with experience working with the public and exposure to clerical work. Requires knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and library databases, English grammar, spelling and usage; ability to use library equipment, communicate effectively with diverse customers, deal with patrons in a responsive and professional fashion, lift heavy boxes of books and materials. How to apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005. Applications may be completed on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Shelver Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR ON-CALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Some shifts scheduled in advance; evening and weekend work required. Shelvers: $10.00 per hour About the job: A Library Shelver opens and closes the library, empties the book drop, checks in and resensitizes library materials, and shelves returned library materials. To qualify: Requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, library computers, ability to learn department policies and procedures and physical layout of the library, ability to understand written and verbal instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the general public, bend and lift books above head and from ground level, push and maneuver bookcarts, and perform repetitive physical tasks for a prolonged period of time. To apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive (P. O. Box 4755), Beaverton, OR 97076. Applications may be obtained on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Reference Librarian (Part-Time) Closes: 11/9/09 (or until filled) Woodburn, Oregon Applications are currently being accepted for a part-time (up to 19 hour per week) Reference Librarian position within the Community Services Department. The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Duties Include: Assist patrons in locating information; determine need for Inter-library or intra-system loans; keep current with reference tools in the collection and library service area; assist in selection of possible purchases; perform online computer and Internet searches as well as traditional information searches; assist in organizing, processing, maintaining, and selection of periodicals and newspapers; and operate equipment owned by the Library, and conducts tours, library instruction sessions, workshops, attends meetings, writes newspaper articles, and gives speeches as required. Qualifications: An ALA accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences, plus one (1) year progressively responsible librarian experience. Broad knowledge of the principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations, current methods and principles governing reference services. Experience with a variety of microcomputer applications in a networked environment including bibliographic and full-text databases, multiple CD-ROM products, and Internet resources. Individuals must have good interpersonal communications skills and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to fluently read, write and speak English. Also requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Salary Rate: $19.15 to $23.28 per hour To Apply: You may obtain application materials at Woodburn City Hall or at www.ci.woodburn.or.us. Please apply in person, by mail, or via email to sasha.sprauer at ci.woodburn.or.us. 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Students whose graduation date was Aug. 1, 2009 or later can, upon their graduation, download a membership form at www.ftrf.org/graduates and mail, fax or e-mail it to the Freedom to Read Foundation. ?We are very excited to offer this gift to new librarians,? said FTRF president Kent Oliver. ?By becoming members of the Freedom to Read Foundation, these professionals will be helping the librarians and library supporters who are on the front lines defending intellectual freedom as well as vital First Amendment litigation that helps uphold many of the core values of librarianship. Offering these free memberships is our way of encouraging the long-term support of the organization and the intellectual freedom principles it upholds.? As benefits of their membership, the graduates will receive the Freedom to Read Foundation?s quarterly newsletter, and be eligible to vote in the annual trustee election and attend FTRF member receptions. The membership will be good through December 2010. The Freedom to Read Foundation, an affiliated organization of the American Library Association, was founded in 1969 to promote and defend the right of individuals to freely express ideas and to access information in libraries and elsewhere. FTRF fulfills its mission through the disbursement of grants to individuals and groups, primarily for the purpose of aiding them in litigation, and through direct participation in litigation dealing with freedom of speech and of the press. Question? Contact Jonathan Kelley at jokelley at ala.org or (800) 545-2433 x4226. jkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjk Jonathan Kelley Program Coordinator Freedom to Read Foundation 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 280-4226 (800) 545-2433 x4226 (toll-free) (312) 280-4227 (fax) jokelley at ala.org -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. 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We have to spend it this year and we want you to benefit. Those who aren't already OLA members will be eligible for a paid OLA membership as well. You just have to apply by November 6th. Even if you've already registered for PLA, you can still apply for the stipend! This is such a great opportunity to get an easy $500, don't miss out. Here's all you do: Fill out the brief application below and return it to me. THAT'S IT. HOW EASY IS THAT TO GET $500?!?!?!?! DO IT TODAY!!!! 1. Library Name: 2. Employee participating in HOLA (your full name): 3. Phone number you can most easily be reached at: 4. Your email address: 5. Your job title: 6. Population served by your library, per the state library report: 7. Have you ever been an OLA member? 8. Have you ever attended an OLA or PLA conference? E-mail completed applications to: Leah Griffith leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov Applications must be received by November 6, 2009. Winners will also attend the OLA dinner on Wednesday evening of the PLA conference and have the opportunity to be partnered with a "coach/mentor" to give some background and info on what attending a national conference is like and have lunch with as well. Please feel free to forward this to other library lists where you think people might see it. We want everyone to be aware of this great opportunity. Leah ********************************** Leah M. Griffith, Director & HOLA Committee Member Newberg Public Library 503 E. Hancock Street Newberg, OR 97132 P 503-537-1256 F 503-538-9720 From wann_jey_a at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Oct 12 09:27:58 2009 From: wann_jey_a at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jey Wann) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:27:58 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] DIGOR meeting on October 23 Message-ID: <20091012162758.912f3bfb@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> The Documents Interest Groups of Oregon will meet at Southern Oregon University, 11:00-3:00, on Friday, October 23. We'll be in Room 329 of the Hannon Library (http://hanlib.sou.edu/about/directions.html). Anyone interested in government information is welcome to attend. For our morning business meeting, agenda items include planning continuing education activities for the year, and a report from the Depository Libraries Council. In the afternoon, we'll have a tour and overview of the Southern Oregon Digital Library. If you're planning to attend and will need a parking pass, please contact Deb Hollens (hollens at sou.edu, 541/552-6850). If you can't attend in person, but would like to attend the business meeting by speaker phone, please contact Deb *by Monday, Oct. 19*. If you'd like to add items to the agenda, or are interested in carpooling, please let me know. Looking forward to seeing you in Ashland, -Jey Jey Wann Chair, Documents Interest Group of Oregon Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. N.E. 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Figueroa American Library Association 50 East Huron Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (800) 545-2433 x5295 Direct: (312) 280-5295 e-mail: mfigueroa at ala.org _ _ www.ala.org/diversity --------------------------------------- Dear colleagues, I recently learned that Effie Lee Morris, 2008 ALA Honorary member, and longtime children's literature librarian, educator, and advocate, has terminal cancer and is under Hospice care as of today. If so inclined, please limit your written cards and messages of encouragement to the address below: Effie Lee Morris 66 Cleary Ct Apt 1009 San Francisco, CA 94109-9323 Feel free to share with your lists. Satia Orange -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Let's make our demands loud and clear by calling Congress now! We want our Reps. to support Weiner's HR 676 amendment, and retain Kucinich's state single-payer amendment. And we want our Senators to support S. 703. Help us try out a new call-in system called "click-to-call." It makes calling easier, and gives us feedback. Please fill in your location and phone number in the box to the right. You can choose to call either your Rep. or a Senator. Be sure to fill out the report form after you call to start the process over if you want to make a second or third call so you reach your House Rep and both Senators. ------------------- You can also use the ALA site to find who to call and to send emails, http://capwiz.com/ala/home/ . -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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October 13, Tuesday, Eugene, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm October 13, Tuesday, Eugene, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm October 14, Wednesday, Bend, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm October 27, Tuesday, Tualatin, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm October 27, Tuesday, Tualatin, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The attached PDF includes location details and is also posted on the Gale implementation site under the Training Opportunities link. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ You must register if you plan to attend one of these trainings. http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=561 Note that the system does not send an email to confirm registration. If you would like a confirmation, please contact Ann Reed at the State Library. 503.378.5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us The last of the on-site trainings will be in November. November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 4, Wednesday, North Bend, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 5, Thursday, Salem, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 6, Friday, Salem, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Please help spread the word. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gale Onsite final.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 30488 bytes Desc: not available URL: From fordem at ohsu.edu Mon Oct 12 13:00:26 2009 From: fordem at ohsu.edu (Emily Ford) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:26 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Do you belong to ALA? Why or why not? Message-ID: <488FC2848C14E74BAC1E4F7919D107FC564A946F@EX-MB01.ohsu.edu> Hello Oregon! I just wanted to pass along some information about a campaign being launched by an ALA Task Force. We are the Young Librarians Task Force and we?re trying to gather information to report to ALA?s Executive Board about what ALA can do to improve and better serve young and new librarians. Whether you?re an active, enthusiastic ALA member, or ALA participation sounds as painful as getting your teeth pulled, we want to hear from you. What do you see as the association?s benefits and drawbacks? Why do you participate, or why don?t you want to be involved? Post your 1-minute video response to our YouTube group. Read more about the Young Librarians Task Force on our blog: discuss.ala.org/younglibrarians And please don?t hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Emily -------------------------------------------------- Emily Ford, MLS & MIS Reference Librarian Instruction, Research & Outreach Oregon Health & Science University Library 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. 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Globalism (including but not limited to economics, war, security, labor, migration, immigration, or foreign policy) ? Media and Consumer Culture (including but not limited to media literacy, consumerism, advertising, socioeconomics, technology, ethics, or privacy) ? Place and Community (including but not limited to public space, property rights, sustainability, localism, land use, urban and rural issues, or the built environment) Public Program Grants are awarded in amounts between $1,000 and $5,000 once a year; letters of inquiry must be postmarked by Oct. 31, 2009. Full proposals, if invited, will be due by December 15, 2009. If you have questions or would like to discuss a proposal idea, please contact OCH Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543 or (800) 735-0543, ext. 118, or j.allen at oregonhumanities.org. Thanks! -- Annie Dubinsky Development and Program Coordinator Oregon Council for the Humanities 813 SW Alder, Suite 702 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 241-0543 ext. 116 (800) 735-0543 fax: (503) 241-0024 a.dubinsky at oregonhumanities.org From dcohen at dcoheninfo.com Mon Oct 12 20:26:03 2009 From: dcohen at dcoheninfo.com (D Cohen) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:26:03 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fall INFOSCOPE - Healthcare Reform Message-ID: Healthcare Reform: Access, Quality and Cost - Excellent, Authoritative, Informative, Useful, Non-Partisan Knowledge and Resources about a Serious National Problem. http://www.dcoheninfo.com/infoscope/2009/2009_4_Autumn_INFOSCOPE.pdf Donna Donna L. Cohen, MLIS, MEd, Information Management Consultant D. L. Cohen Information Services Portland, Oregon 503-737-1425 dcohen at dcoheninfo.com www.dcoheninfo.com Managing your organization's information and knowledge. Information is power...if you can find it! From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Oct 13 09:40:35 2009 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:40:35 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] NEA Books Across America for School Libraries-Apply by Nov 20] Message-ID: <4AD4AD83.601@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] NEA Books Across America for School Libraries-Apply by Nov 20 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:32:53 -0400 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L , The NEA Foundation makes $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. The NEA Foundation makes these awards in collaboration with the National Education Association. The 2009 /NEA's Books Across America Library Books Awards/ are made possible with support from individuals who donated to NEA's Books Across America fund to bring the gift of reading to students. Deadline November 20th http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/grant-application/books-across-america/ Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This National Center for Education Statistics First Look report presents findings on the numbers and types of public elementary and secondary schools in the United States and the territories in the 2007-08 school year, using data from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey of the Common Core of Data (CCD) survey system. Other findings include: * About 48.9 million students attended 98,916 operating public elementary/secondary schools in the 2007-08 school year. * Almost 1.3 million students, approximately 3% of public school students, were enrolled in 4,388 charter schools in 2007-08. * The largest percentage of students attended suburban schools (35 percent), followed by schools in cities (29 percent), rural areas (23 percent), and towns (13 percent). To view the full report please visit: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2010305 To obtain hard copy of many IES products as well as hard copy and electronic versions of hundreds of other U.S. Department of Education products please visit http://www.edpubs.org or call 1-877-433-7827 (877-4-EDPUBS). Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ From diedre08 at gmail.com Tue Oct 13 15:36:50 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:36:50 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Senate Judiciary Committee passes weakened S. 1692 Message-ID: <61ec90900910131536p4410416dld36f23c84129c8aa@mail.gmail.com> Senate Judiciary Committee passes weakened S. 1692 October 13th, 2009 | Category: Grassroots Lobbying, OGR With three provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act set to expire on December 31, 2009, the Senate began the process of reauthorization legislation in September, beginning with the introduction of, S. 1686, the JUSTICE Actintroduced by Senators Feingold (D-WI) and Durban (D-IL). Chairman Leahy and Sens. Cardin* *and Kaufman introduced. S. 1692, the USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009, a bill to reauthorize the expiring provisions on September 22, 2009. The three sections scheduled to sunset include Section 215 on ?business records? often referred to as the ?library provision.? Hours before the first scheduled mark-upon October 1st, a bill negotiated by Sens. Patrick Leahy (VT-D) and Dianne Feinstein (CA-D) was substituted in place of the original S. 1692, the USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009, introduced by Leahy on September 22. Although there was no public statement of support, it was clear that behind the scenes the White House and/or the Department of Justice knew about, and likely supported, the ?Feinstein? version of S. 1692. Although several senators attempted a number of amendments, none of the amendments that would have improved protection of our civil liberties was passed. Senators Feingold and Durbin should be thanked for their repeated attempts to improve S. 1692 and to argue for protecting our constitution rights. The substitute bill substantially weakened the reforms the library community has sought relevant to Sec. 215 and national security letters. There is a provisionin the amended version of S. 1692 that slightly raises the legal standard to obtain a Section 215 order for ?library circulation records or patron lists? ? a very narrow definition. This ?fix? does not address ?reader privacy? as a whole, so unfortunately bookstores are not covered in this provision. Further, the provision only addresses 215 orders and does nothing for increasing the legal standards for national security letters which are far more troubling. The substitute ?Feinstein? bill was passed by the Judiciary Committee with an 11 to 8 vote at the second markup on October 8th. It is unclear when the bill will go to the Senate floor for a final vote. Both the health care legislation and financial reform proposals are supposedly in the agenda queue ahead of S. 1692. However, with the December 31st sunset deadline, there needs to be a vote within the next two months. ALA is monitoring the Senate activities and has started to work with allies in the House and with our coalitions to develop a better House bill. Stay tuned. For more detailed reports see these sources: - Previous ALA reports in District Dispatch . - President of the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), Leslie Harris? blog . - News reporton Vermont librarians comments on Leahy?s actions and his response. Next steps: full Senate and House of Representatives http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3880 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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These are the e-books now available in the GVRL: American Decades Primary Sources Ancient Civilizations Reference Library Complete Human Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2nd ed. Encyclopedia of Religion Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics Encyclopedia of World Cultures Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, 2nd ed. Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Wed Oct 14 09:32:26 2009 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:32:26 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] Call October 15 for Technical Assistance for Laura Bush Program Grants] Message-ID: <4AD5FD1A.3080800@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] Call October 15 for Technical Assistance for Laura Bush Program Grants Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:10 -0400 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can be viewed on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/092309.shtm Update: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will be holding a technical assistance conference call to answer questions about the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program applications, procedures, etc. on Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m. (EST). Those wishing to join the conference call should phone 800/603-9527 and when prompted provide the conference id, # 28833738. Another technical assistance conference call will be held in mid-November. Please check http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm for call-in information. The deadline for receipt of applications for the 2010 is December 15, 2009. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Updated October 13, 2009 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth at imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications Application Deadline: December 15, 2009 Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals from libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. Categories of funding for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program are as follows: * Doctoral programs in library and information science; * Master's programs in library and information science; * Research about library and information science as a profession, establishment of ongoing research capacity in graduate schools of library and information science, and research conducted by untenured, tenure-track faculty in graduate schools of library and information science in their field of research (Early Career Development program); * Pre-professional programs to interest future professionals in library and information science as a career; * Programs to build institutional capacity in graduate schools of library and information science by developing or enhancing programs; and * Continuing education for library and archives staff. The grant period for these projects is up to three years, except for doctoral program projects, which may be up to four years. Responding to the ongoing changes in the information professions, since 2003, IMLS has awarded more than $130 million in grants to fund the education of 3,543 master's degree students, 192 doctoral students, 1,496 pre-professional students, and 26,482 continuing education students. These grants have helped build the skills and abilities of the people who maintain the nation's information infrastructure at the grassroots level-librarians, archivists, and school library media specialists. Application guidelines and instructions are available here. Please direct any questions about the program to Kevin Cherry, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4662, kcherry at imls.gov ; Chuck Thomas, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4663, cthomas at imls.gov ; or Karmen Bisher, Program Specialist, 202-653-4664, kbisher at imls.gov . IMLS will be holding a conference call to answer questions about applications, procedures, etc. on Thursday, October 15, at 2 pm (EST). Those wishing to join the conference call should phone 800/603-9527 and when prompted, provide the conference id, # 28833738. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov . Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bbaumann at BCR.ORG Wed Oct 14 11:10:01 2009 From: bbaumann at BCR.ORG (Brandie Baumann) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:01 -0600 Subject: [Libs-Or] BCR Press Release - State Library of Ohio Joins BCR Shelf2Life Program Message-ID: The following is a text-only press release from BCR. If you have difficulty viewing this version, visit the BCR website at http://www.bcr.org/about/newsreleases/index.html. Please excuse any cross-postings. ************************************************************************ ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator 800.397.1552 bcrpress at bcr.org STATE LIBRARY OF OHIO JOINS BCR SHELF2LIFE PROGRAM AURORA, COLO., October 14, 2009 - BCR is pleased to welcome the State Library of Ohio as the newest participant in the expanding Shelf2Life (S2L) program. Initially focusing on its Rare Books room collections from the American Colonial and Revolutionary eras, materials on local history and travel, world history and religion will be added, making these pre-1923 U.S.-published monographs available through the S2L print-on-demand program at hundreds of online book retainers. "The State Library of Ohio is committed to being the leader in ensuring the delivery of information and library services to Ohio's residents, anywhere, anytime. By participating in BCR's Shelf2Life program, the State Library of Ohio is able to provide Ohio's residents access to important content in ways they have never been able in the past," noted Jo Budler, State Librarian. "State library agencies are often overlooked as resources for substantive historical resources," commented Brenda Bailey-Hainer, BCR President and CEO. "I'm delighted that the Shelf2Life Program will make these State Library of Ohio's collections easily accessible in Ohio and beyond the region." BCR's Shelf2Life program was created to help libraries and cultural heritage organizations share their collections with new audiences. By making it easy for libraries to digitize and widen access to their collections, BCR's Shelf2Life program helps libraries increase the visibility, use and recognition of their important collections. The program helps researchers, collectors and readers by putting these editions within easy reach - in print-on-demand or electronic format. About The State Library of Ohio Founded in 1817, the State Library of Ohio is a state agency leading the development of collaborative efforts that support state employees, residents and libraries by providing high quality resources and services at lower costs. These efforts include providing statewide virtual resources in the areas of education, workforce development, research, history, and consumer health. About BCR BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org. ************************************************************************ ** Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator BCR 14394 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014-1408 p: 303.751.6277 ext 110 800.397.1552 f: 303.751.9787 e: bbaumann at bcr.org www.BCR.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From AElder at ci.tualatin.or.us Wed Oct 14 14:41:32 2009 From: AElder at ci.tualatin.or.us (Abigail Elder) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:41:32 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Come to the Zoo! Message-ID: Cameras and kindles and wii games, oh my! Spend a day at the Technology Petting Zoo! Come explore innovative technologies and their use in the public library setting. Hands-on time with electronic devices like flip cameras, gaming systems, ipods, and netbooks will be offered in the afternoon. The Zoo will be held Friday, November 13th, 2009 at the Tualatin Public Library, from 9:30-4:00. It's a free event, but please contact Abigail Elder (aelder at ci.tualatin.or.us) if you'd like to purchase a boxed lunch. Thanks to the Public Library Division (PLD) for sponsoring this event. For more information, please contact Su Ikeda: opalsu at gmail.com See you at the Zoo! Abigail Elder, Library Manager Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue Tualatin, Oregon 97062-7092 503.691.3066 This email is a public record of the City of Tualatin and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mmacias at pcc.edu Wed Oct 14 16:07:22 2009 From: mmacias at pcc.edu (Max Macias) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:07:22 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Ten Technologies to Increase Communication in Your Organization... Message-ID: <00cc01ca4d23$1692e440$43b8acc0$@edu> Here is a link to my latest post: http://lowriderlibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/10/we-live-in-time-unprecedented- for.html Thank you! Max Max Macias Serials Technician Portland Community College Library 503-977-4433 mmacias at pcc.edu EDI Scholar Emporia State University http://slim.emporia.edu/edi/Index.htm National REFORMA Web Coordinator REFORMA: http://www.reforma.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Thu Oct 15 08:12:28 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:12:28 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 10/15/09 Message-ID: <8D6FE731-9EA3-4A98-A24B-736A8A780309@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... October 15, 2009 Closing Dates 10/16/09 Librarian 2, Hillsboro, OR 10/16/09 Youth Services Coordinator, Estacada, OR 10/16/09 Librarian, Estacada, OR 10/18/09 Library Director, West Linn, OR 10/23/09 Library Director, Grandview, WA 10/25/09 Young Adult Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/25/09 Youth Services Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/28/09 Administrative Program Coordinator, Salem, OR 10/28/09 Children's Librarian, Milwaukie, OR 10/30/09 Librarian Aide II, Beaverton, OR 10/30/09 Library Shelver, Beaverton, OR 11/09/09 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR 11/20/09 Children's Librarian, Molalla, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Librarian 2 Closes: 10/16/09 Hillsboro, OR Applications are currently being accepted for a full-time Librarian 2 position in the Reader Services Division at the Hillsboro Public Library. Duties: Provides telephone and in-library reference, reader's advisory, and collection development for Library patrons, and selects library materials as appropriate; performs related work as required. Required: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science; and . Considerable library experience, with some supervisory experience; or . Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Hourly Rate: $3780 to $4375 per month, (depending on qualifications), plus benefits. Apply online at: http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Jobs/Default.aspx ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Youth Services Coordinator Closes: 10/16/09 Estacada, Oregon Salary: $12.00 - $16.00/Hour (DOE). Permanent part-time with some benefits. Provides general library services for younger library users including summer reading programs, weekly story times, and other youth and teen programs. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's of Library Science or related degree with library, education and/or literature credits. Two years experience working in libraries with public library experience preferred. Experience working with children and teens is desirable. Submit application materials to Human Resources, PO Box 958, Estacada, OR 97023. Application materials available online at www.cityofestacada.org or by request at (503) 630-8270. Closes October 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. EEO. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Librarian Closes: 10/16/09 Estacada, Oregon Annual salary: $35,360 - $45,760 plus City paid PERS and benefits. Assists the Library Director in planning and directing the overall operation of the library. Performs professional library duties such as reference work and collection development. Broad knowledge of the principals and practices of library and information services, materials and activities of a public library. Master's degree in Library Science or related discipline from an ALA accredited program. Three years of increasingly responsible professional librarian experience is preferred and public library experience is desirable. Submit application materials to Human Resources, PO Box 958, Estacada, OR 97023. Application materials available online at www.cityofestacada.org or by request at (503) 630-8270. Closes October 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. EEO. ************************************** Posted: 9/18/09 Library Director Closes: 10/18/09 (or until filled) West Linn, OR Brief Description: The City of West Linn seeks a proven administrator to lead a vibrant and vital part of life in West Linn - The Public Library. Serving as a member of the City's management team and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Library Director is responsible for overall supervision of library services; strategic planning; preparation and management of a $1.8 million library budget; direction and leadership of 17.6 FTE; overseeing West Linn's participation and involvement in the Clackamas County Library District as well as representing the library to the citizens of West Linn and to Clackamas County. Link to full description: http://westlinnoregon.gov/library/library-director ************************************** Posted: 9/11/09 Library Director Closes: 10/23/09 Grandview, WA The City of Grandview, Washington (pop. 9500) is seeking a progressive, collaborative, and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to serve as its Library Director. The position is responsible for the management of the community library including budget preparation and oversight, supervision of personnel, book collection development, and community relations. In 2011, the position will assume responsibility for serving as the Director of a new joint use library for the City of Grandview and Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) located on the YVCC Grandview Campus. Minimum Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from American Library Association accredited school, with previous experience in library administration, including supervisory experience. Compensation is up to $4,651 monthly, plus an excellent benefit package. Cover letter, current resume, and city application must be received by October 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Human Resources, City of Grandview, 207 West Second Street, Grandview, WA. 98930. Visit our website: http://www.grandview.wa.us/library.htm ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Young Adult Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minimum Salary: $3,364.00 Review Date Begins: 10/06/09 Position Summary: Independently and in cooperation with others, plan, organize, and perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services to young adults from age 12 through 19. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a general and specialized nature related to reference, readers' advisory, and information literacy services. Actively participate in the development and updating of electronic information content and in the use of digital tools for communication and information-sharing. Assist patrons of all ages in the use of the library collections and instruct them in the use of the catalog and online resources. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minumum Salary: $3,714.00 Review Date Begins: 10/6/09 Position Summary: Plan, coordinate and provide Cascade Park Community Library Youth Services activities. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the work of assigned employees and volunteers. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services for children from birth through young adult and their families and caregivers. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Administrative Program Coordinator Closes: 10/28/09 Salem, OR Monthly Salary: $2,585 - $3,547 Description: This full-time position is with the Oregon State Library in Salem. The State Library is a team-based organization. The Administrative Program Coordinator is part of the Talking Book and Braille Services (TBABS) team, which serves as a public library to provide a wide variety of reading materials in audio or Braille format to blind and print-disabled Oregonians. The Administrative Program Coordinator works in a team environment with the support of a Team Coordinator and a Program Manager. This position oversees the patron intake eligibility process and the updating of patron records; provides administrative support to the Program Manager and Public Services Librarian for ongoing program direction; and researches, tracks, and monitors program services for weekly or monthly reporting. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Children's Librarian (on-call) Closing date: 10/28/09 Milwaukie, OR Salary: $20.08 to $25.63 Hourly. Brief Description: Work as a substitute librarian in the Milwaukie Ledding Library's children's library, including evening and weekend shifts. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Aide II Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR Salary Range: $14.29 - $19.14 per hour. 20 hours per week. Closing Date: October 30, 2009 About the job: A Library Aide II performs a variety of responsibilities as they pertain to the circulation desk. This position requires evening and weekend work. Essential functions: Check out library materials; register patrons for library cards; assist patrons with use of library equipment; respond to questions and explain policies and procedures; perform routine clerical duties. To qualify: Requires a high school diploma or GED with experience working with the public and exposure to clerical work. Requires knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and library databases, English grammar, spelling and usage; ability to use library equipment, communicate effectively with diverse customers, deal with patrons in a responsive and professional fashion, lift heavy boxes of books and materials. How to apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005. Applications may be completed on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Shelver Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR ON-CALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Some shifts scheduled in advance; evening and weekend work required. Shelvers: $10.00 per hour About the job: A Library Shelver opens and closes the library, empties the book drop, checks in and resensitizes library materials, and shelves returned library materials. To qualify: Requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, library computers, ability to learn department policies and procedures and physical layout of the library, ability to understand written and verbal instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the general public, bend and lift books above head and from ground level, push and maneuver bookcarts, and perform repetitive physical tasks for a prolonged period of time. To apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive (P. O. Box 4755), Beaverton, OR 97076. Applications may be obtained on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Reference Librarian (Part-Time) Closes: 11/9/09 (or until filled) Woodburn, Oregon Applications are currently being accepted for a part-time (up to 19 hour per week) Reference Librarian position within the Community Services Department. The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Duties Include: Assist patrons in locating information; determine need for Inter-library or intra-system loans; keep current with reference tools in the collection and library service area; assist in selection of possible purchases; perform online computer and Internet searches as well as traditional information searches; assist in organizing, processing, maintaining, and selection of periodicals and newspapers; and operate equipment owned by the Library, and conducts tours, library instruction sessions, workshops, attends meetings, writes newspaper articles, and gives speeches as required. Qualifications: An ALA accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences, plus one (1) year progressively responsible librarian experience. Broad knowledge of the principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations, current methods and principles governing reference services. Experience with a variety of microcomputer applications in a networked environment including bibliographic and full-text databases, multiple CD-ROM products, and Internet resources. Individuals must have good interpersonal communications skills and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to fluently read, write and speak English. Also requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Salary Rate: $19.15 to $23.28 per hour To Apply: You may obtain application materials at Woodburn City Hall or at www.ci.woodburn.or.us. Please apply in person, by mail, or via email to sasha.sprauer at ci.woodburn.or.us. Woodburn City Hall - Human Resources 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, OR 97071 503-980-2401 ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Children's Librarian Closes: 11/20/09 Molalla, OR Part-time position (less than 20 hours per week) Salary range: $16.00-$18.00 per hour Qualifications: Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a MLS or a MLS degree. Wanted: An enthusiastic and creative individual to develop, manage and implement library service for children and teens in a well-used small library. This includes planning and presenting programs for youth, evaluating materials to maintain diverse and relevant youth collections and provide outreach services. 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URL: From fclark at highline.edu Thu Oct 15 09:00:35 2009 From: fclark at highline.edu (Clark, Frances) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:35 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Library & Information Services program at Highline Community College - winter quarter 2010 classes Message-ID: Hello, The Library & Information Services program at Highline Community College is offering the following courses for winter quarter 2010. All of these courses are available online and can be taken towards a certificate or degree or simply for professional development. For more information on the program, please visit: http://lis.highline.edu If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at fclark at highline.edu Winter quarter 2010 LIBR 120 Technical Services Development of proficiency in the procedures, tools, and systems used in acquiring and processing library materials. The focus is on customer service, efficient and accurate interpretation of materials requests, ordering and receipt of materials in all formats, budget management, effective communication, and the use of print and electronic tools. LIBR 160 Computers in Libraries An introduction to existing and emerging library-related technologies with a focus on effective use of catalogs, databases, and the Internet, integrated library systems, library websites, accessing and downloading various formats electronically, troubleshooting and assisting patrons. Attention is paid to the role that computers play in libraries and their impact as well as electronic communication, netiquette, security, ADA, working in networked environments, hardware and software, and developing technology fluency. Students will also learn to transfer from situation to situation, adapting to new technologies as they emerge. LIBR 170 Cataloging I An introduction to cataloging of library collections with a focus on bibliographic description, effective interpretation and use of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules and MARC formats and creating and maintaining catalog records. Attention is paid to the use of library networks, integrated library systems, sources of electronic catalog copy, transfer and input into local and shared systems, and applying customer service models in performing all cataloging functions. LIBR 180 Media Services An examination of the components of quality media services programs in multiple library settings, with an emphasis on customer service. The focus is on collecting, managing, maintaining, and providing access to and assistance with media materials and equipment. Includes working effectively with media production and repair personnel. Emerging formats, methods of delivery and legal principles are also addressed. Thank you, Fran Clark Library & Information Services Program Advisor Highline Community College 2400 South 240th St, MS 25-2 Des Moines, WA 98198-9800 206.878.3710 x3610 fclark at highline.edu http://flightline.highline.edu/lis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Oct 15 09:13:07 2009 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:13:07 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] Grant Opportunity- Chapters Eligible] Message-ID: <4AD74A13.4080201@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager ALA Oregon Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] Grant Opportunity- Chapters Eligible Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:08:14 -0400 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L To Chapters: Chapters are eligible to apply for this award if they wish. American Library Association Office for Research & Statistics Contact: Denise Davis, 312.280.4273 dmdavis at ala.org NEWS For Immediate Release: October 12, 2009 Loleta D. Fyan Grant call for proposals CHICAGO -- The American Library Association's Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant. Fyan, ALA president in1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to high quality library service and that librarians must be adept in using the political process to acquire this "right of citizenship". The grant, up to $5,000, is to be used for the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. The project(s) criteria: must result in the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide; must have the potential for broader impact and application beyond meeting a specific local need; should be designed to effect changes in public library services that are innovative and responsive to the future; and should be capable of completion within one year. Applicants can include but are not limited to: local, regional or state libraries, associations or organizations, including units of the ALA; library schools; or individuals. Deadline is Dec. 1, 2009. For more information about the grant, submitting proposals and requirements of the recipient(s), please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/fyanloletad/fyanloletad.html ### Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From connie.j.bennett at ci.eugene.or.us Thu Oct 15 11:32:20 2009 From: connie.j.bennett at ci.eugene.or.us (BENNETT Connie J) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:32:20 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] *NEW* - Customer Experience position at Eugene Public Library Message-ID: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D996463522A0ED63@CESRV011.eugene1.net> Library Customer Experience Manager City of Eugene, Oregon $55,848.00 - $69,638.40 Annually The Eugene Public Library is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented manager to lead the newly created Library Customer Experience program. The Library Customer Experience Manager is responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing all aspects of the Eugene Public Library customer experience. This includes responsibility for Library customer satisfaction assurance, community relations, coordination of security on Library premises, and supervises the Library's community relations program staff (2.0 FTE). Reports to the Library Services Director. Requires: Bachelor Degree and five years of progressively responsible professional experience, including one year of supervisory experience. CLOSING DATE/TIME: October 28, 2009, 5:00 PM-PDT. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY AT: www.eugene-or.gov/jobs Connie J. Bennett Library Services Director Eugene Public Library 100 West 10th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 682-5363 Fax (541) 682-5898 connie.j.bennett at ci.eugene.or.us From margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us Thu Oct 15 11:38:57 2009 From: margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us (HAZEL Margaret E) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:38:57 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] FW: *NEW* - Customer Experience position at Eugene Public Library Message-ID: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D996463522A372A1@CESRV011.eugene1.net> Correction: http://www.eugene-or.gov/jobs Margaret Hazel Principal Librarian for Technology Eugene Public Library Eugene, OR 541-682-6015 -----Original Message----- From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of BENNETT Connie J Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:32 AM To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] *NEW* - Customer Experience position at Eugene Public Library Library Customer Experience Manager City of Eugene, Oregon $55,848.00 - $69,638.40 Annually The Eugene Public Library is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented manager to lead the newly created Library Customer Experience program. The Library Customer Experience Manager is responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing all aspects of the Eugene Public Library customer experience. This includes responsibility for Library customer satisfaction assurance, community relations, coordination of security on Library premises, and supervises the Library's community relations program staff (2.0 FTE). Reports to the Library Services Director. Requires: Bachelor Degree and five years of progressively responsible professional experience, including one year of supervisory experience. CLOSING DATE/TIME: October 28, 2009, 5:00 PM-PDT. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY AT: www.eugene-or.gov/jobs Connie J. Bennett Library Services Director Eugene Public Library 100 West 10th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 682-5363 Fax (541) 682-5898 connie.j.bennett at ci.eugene.or.us _______________________________________________ Libs-Or mailing list Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or Hosted by the Oregon State Library. Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 15 12:29:28 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:29:28 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] House takes step toward opening the CRS Message-ID: <61ec90900910151229jb10803djcfd6d6ec8703581e@mail.gmail.com> House takes step toward opening the CRS October 15th, 2009 | Category: Government Information, OGR Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-MD) recently introduced a bill, H.R. 3762, into the House of Representatives to make published Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports available to the public via the Internet. More than $100 million tax dollars are spent each year to fund CRS, which generates detailed reports for Congressional lawmakers and their staff. This bipartisan legislation, introduced with fellow freshman Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ), would make published CRS reports available to the public in an effort to increase transparency and help citizens become more informed and engaged advocates. This recent House activity complements Senate Resolution 118, introduced by Sen. Lieberman (I-CT) in April 2009. We thank supporters of both pieces of legislation for demonstrating a understanding of the importance of access to information. 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And yes, we have been in communication with Gale tech support, before anyone asks ;-) Please send replies directly: ssilver at northwestchristian.edu Thanks in advance, Steve Silver, Director Kellenberger Library Northwest Christian University 828 E. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7237 541-684-7307 (fax) IM: SilverLIb176 ----------------- Mission Statement: To connect individuals to the full record of information, knowledge, and thought, and to strengthen their development as competent, ethical learners and leaders. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Candice Watkins Reference Librarian Clatsop Community College From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Steve Silver Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:38 PM To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] Gale remote authentication I have been asked by my Dean to inquire of Oregon libraries if anyone else is having (or has had significant) trouble getting remote authentication to work for the new Gale database package, or is our problem somehow unique to us? Stories of problems that have been fixed would be helpful as well. And yes, we have been in communication with Gale tech support, before anyone asks ;-) Please send replies directly: ssilver at northwestchristian.edu Thanks in advance, Steve Silver, Director Kellenberger Library Northwest Christian University 828 E. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7237 541-684-7307 (fax) IM: SilverLIb176 ----------------- Mission Statement: To connect individuals to the full record of information, knowledge, and thought, and to strengthen their development as competent, ethical learners and leaders. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Be sure to read it before joining a session as it provides some good tips for making sure your computer is webinar-ready. .Identify Your Library: When logging in to the webinar, please use the space marked Company to identify your library. The Gale implementation site and the State Library's webpage both reference the webinar. http://oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/index.shtml#Statewide_Database_Training http://galesupport.com/oregon/ and click on Training Opportunities Also, the afternoon on-site Gale training session in Tualatin is full. Kurt has no room in his schedule to add another session right now. You are welcome to attend any on-site training session, so maybe the morning Tualatin one or the November Salem dates will work for you. Kurt knows that his audience will likely be mixed (represent a variety of libraries), and he will answer all questions. 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So when the rep was helping me he kept telling me that everything looked good on their end but he hadn't checked what was actually entered in their set-up. That SEEMS like it would be an isolated incident but it might be worth having them verify that the IP address range they have on file for you is the actually the one they set up. -Rachel Reed College On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Candice Watkins wrote: > Hi Steve, maybe it?s a problem with your Ezproxy or other proxy service? > I finally got our remote access going, but I had to work with both Gale tech > support and OCLC?s ezproxy support to figure it out. Ezproxy was most > helpful. > > > > With ezproxy I double checked the proxy prefix, correct port, and proper > configuration of the ezproxy.cfg and .usr files. That kind of thing was the > key to getting everything going over here. Then, working with Gale to make > sure all your target URLs to the specific Gale databases are correct, with > the attached proxy prefix, of course. > > > > Hope that?s helpful! > > > > Candice Watkins > > Reference Librarian > > Clatsop Community College > > > > > > *From:* libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto: > libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *Steve Silver > *Sent:* Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:38 PM > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Gale remote authentication > > > > I have been asked by my Dean to inquire of Oregon libraries if anyone else > is having (or has had significant) trouble getting remote authentication to > work for the new Gale database package, or is our problem somehow unique to > us? Stories of problems that have been fixed would be helpful as well. And > yes, we have been in communication with Gale tech support, before anyone > asks ;-) > > > > Please send replies directly: ssilver at northwestchristian.edu > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > *Steve Silver, Director* > > *Kellenberger Library* > > *Northwest Christian University* > > *828 E. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401* > > *541-684-7237* > > *541-684-7307 (fax)* > > *IM: SilverLIb176* > > ----------------- > > Mission Statement: *To connect individuals to the full record of > information, knowledge, and thought, and to strengthen their development as > competent, ethical learners and leaders. * > > > > _______________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Mileage paid at the IRS rate. Oregon Library Association and other library association related memberships are paid. Attending some conferences is encouraged and paid for by CRSN. *A little about us*: The Coastal Resource Sharing Network is a consortium of libraries on the central Oregon Coast that share an ILS. All of our public and community college libraries are fairly small but together we are able to create an excellent system of libraries and provide great library services in our two counties, Tillamook and Lincoln counties. The area has a lot to offer for those who enjoy a fairly mild coastal climate, outdoor activities, all areas of the arts and friendly, rural communities. (sample for Lincoln County - http://coastvisitor.com/ , sample for Tillamook County - http://www.tillamoo.com/ and a sample of general information - http://visittheoregoncoast.com/ ) *Some job expectations*: The person in this position will be the person who keeps our system running but can get help from library staff in most of the libraries that are a part of CRSN. The more training this person gives to staff the more help they will have with running the system. The system administrator is responsible for keeping aware of the needs of the system and keeping up-to-date in the field. This includes system upgrades, catalog website development, working with pc?s and thin clients, and knowing when telecommunication upgrades are needed and feasible and making recommendations to the CRSN Board. Please contact me if you have any questions about this position, Diedre Conkling, diedre08 at gmail.com or 541-265-3066. We look forward to receiving your application. http://lcldinfo.wikispaces.com/CRSN+Open+Positions -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you?re wondering how to use Web 2.0 to get heard on issues that matter to your library, this is the place to be ! *When: *Tuesday, October 27, 2009 ? 4:00 PM ? 5:00 PM EDT [image: button_registerNow] http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3892 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SusanMecklem at dwt.com Mon Oct 19 10:55:36 2009 From: SusanMecklem at dwt.com (Mecklem, Susan) Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:55:36 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Portland Downtown Librarians brown bag lunch Wednesday, October 21 Message-ID: This month, the Portland Downtown librarians will meet at the offices of Davis Wright Tremaine for our brown bag lunch meeting. We'll meet this Wednesday, October 21, from noon until 1. We're located at 1300 SW Fifth Ave, between Jefferson and Columbia. The new MAX green and yellow lines, and numerous buses, stop right across the street on 5th Ave. Parking is available in the garage (not free) and bike racks are located in the garage (free), at City Hall, and around the block. In November, we will meet on Thursday, November 19 for a special meeting at Mercy Corps. More info to follow! For our annual lunch, I propose the restaurant at the Oregon Culinary Institute for something different. Here's a link to an old menu: http://www.oregonculinaryinstitute.com/restaurant/MenuLunchSummer09.pdf Let me know if you might be interested. I'll firm up a date in the next week or two. If you would be willing to host next year, I'd really appreciate it. Please let me know! 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TCEs are defined as, but not limited to, narratives, poetry, music, art, designs, names, signs, symbols, performances, architectural forms, and handicrafts created by indigenous and/or traditional communities. The purpose of this document is to help librarians appreciate the unique nature of indigenous culture and to highlight ways that librarians can better manage traditional cultural expressions in their collections and share expertise with cultures that choose to self manage their own cultural heritage. In the next few months, the workgroup will continue to share the document with ALA divisions, roundtables, executive board, Council, and other interested units and organizations. The group aims for the principles to be considered for adoption as ALA policy at the 2010 Midwinter Conference in Boston. As always, feedback is welcome in this process?email crussell [AT] alawash [DOT] org. For more information about traditional cultural expressions, visit the TCE website and Janice Pilch?s excellent issue brief . Librarianship and Traditional Cultural Expressions: Nurturing Understanding and Respect ? Draft 5 (PDF) http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3895 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For further information, please contact committee co-chairs Ken Burhanna at kburhann at kent.edu and Carol Spector at carolsusanspector at hotmail.com . **Important note** All submissions will be acknowledged shortly after the submission deadline. We experienced problems with the database during the last round of submissions and reviews; therefore, if you submitted a project for review and do not receive an acknowledgment after the submission deadline, please contact the PRIMO co-chairs with a request for verification that your submission was transmitted successfully. -- _________________________________________________________ Robert Schroeder Reference Librarian & Coordinator of Information Literacy Associate Professor Portland State University 503.725.4519 phone 503.725.4524 fax schroedr at pdx.edu P.O Box 1151 Portland OR 97207-1151 280F Millar Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Influencing Without Authority. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries. 2009. 158.4 Hawks ISBN 978-0-8389-8510-6 >From Awareness to Funding: A Study of Library Support in America. OCLC, 2008. 025.110973 DeRos ISBN 1556534000 Libraries Connect Communities 3: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study. Chicago: ALA, 2009 025.524 Libra 2009 ed. ISBN 978-0-8389-8550-2 Data from the Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study many Oregon libraries participated in last year. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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So... we are still keeping out our sanitizers, but the one in the children's room is behind the desk and the others are up on counters. Just thought you'd want to know one more thing to think about with H1N1 ;-) Leah ****************************** Leah M. Griffith Director, Newberg Public Library 503 E. Hancock Newberg, OR 97132 P 503.537.1256 F 503.538.9720 P Think Green - Only print message if needed and then recycle! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bonamici at uoregon.edu Tue Oct 20 15:04:28 2009 From: bonamici at uoregon.edu (Andrew R. Bonamici) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:04:28 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Hand Sanitizers and alcohol poisoning In-Reply-To: <79B197CF58133546BA0D5E19B0AAD1C2014C1233DE@Mail2007.NEWBERG.local> References: <79B197CF58133546BA0D5E19B0AAD1C2014C1233DE@Mail2007.NEWBERG.local> Message-ID: <1256076268.833806.alphamail@mailapps2.uoregon.edu> Dear Leah, et al.: I ran this question past Dr. Tom Ryan (UO Health Center) and the UO's Emergency Management staff; see below for Sr, Ryan's response. Hope this helps everyone stay safe and healthy! ARB -- Andrew R. Bonamici Associate University Librarian, Media & Instructional Services University of Oregon Libraries Eugene OR 9703-1299 USA bonamici at uoregon.edu O 541.346.2682 C 541.206.9840 F 541.346.3485 --- from Dr. Tom Ryan, University of Oregon Health Center: I checked with Dr. Sarah Hendrickson, the Health Officer for Lane County Public Health, regarding alcohol-based sanitizers. Dr. Hendrickson says that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are OK for use in children, as long as the children are also washing their hands with soap and water (or having them washed for them) throughout the day. She notes that hand sanitizers can leave a residue on the hands, which can build up over time unless washed off. She makes the following recommendations: 1) use the alcohol-based sanitizers if soap and water are not available 2 )don?t leave alcohol-based hand sanitizers around where young children can play with them 3) continue handwashing with real soap and water whenever possible and particularly before meals and snacks. On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:53:27 -0700, Leah Griffith wrote: > > Hi all, > One of my board members is an early childhood educator and she reminded me at our board meeting last week that child care centers are not supposed to be using hand sanitizers at all due to the potential for children to lick/eat the sanitizer and get alcohol poisoning.? Apparently a pretty small amount can make a child ill. > So? we are still keeping out our sanitizers, but the one in the children?s room is behind the desk and the others are up on counters.?? > Just thought you?d want to know one more thing to think about with H1N1 ?;-) > Leah > ****************************** > Leah M. Griffith > Director,?? Newberg Public Library > 503 E. Hancock????? Newberg,? OR? 97132 > P? 503.537.1256???????? F 503.538.9720 > P Think Green - Only print message if needed and then recycle! ___________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ From leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov Tue Oct 20 15:10:02 2009 From: leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov (Leah Griffith) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:02 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Hand Sanitizers and alcohol poisoning In-Reply-To: <1256076268.833806.alphamail@mailapps2.uoregon.edu> References: <79B197CF58133546BA0D5E19B0AAD1C2014C1233DE@Mail2007.NEWBERG.local> <1256076268.833806.alphamail@mailapps2.uoregon.edu> Message-ID: <79B197CF58133546BA0D5E19B0AAD1C2014C1234D9@Mail2007.NEWBERG.local> Thanks Andrew, that backs up what my Board member said about not leaving the sanitizers around where small children can get at them. I think that's the main issue. And with that, I think I'll go home as I'm feeling like I'm coming down with something... Leah ****************************** Leah M. Griffith Director, Newberg Public Library 503-537-1256 ? Think Green - Only print message if needed and then recycle! -----Original Message----- From: Andrew R. Bonamici [mailto:bonamici at uoregon.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:04 PM To: Leah Griffith Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Hand Sanitizers and alcohol poisoning Dear Leah, et al.: I ran this question past Dr. Tom Ryan (UO Health Center) and the UO's Emergency Management staff; see below for Sr, Ryan's response. Hope this helps everyone stay safe and healthy! ARB -- Andrew R. Bonamici Associate University Librarian, Media & Instructional Services University of Oregon Libraries Eugene OR 9703-1299 USA bonamici at uoregon.edu O 541.346.2682 C 541.206.9840 F 541.346.3485 --- from Dr. Tom Ryan, University of Oregon Health Center: I checked with Dr. Sarah Hendrickson, the Health Officer for Lane County Public Health, regarding alcohol-based sanitizers. Dr. Hendrickson says that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are OK for use in children, as long as the children are also washing their hands with soap and water (or having them washed for them) throughout the day. She notes that hand sanitizers can leave a residue on the hands, which can build up over time unless washed off. She makes the following recommendations: 1) use the alcohol-based sanitizers if soap and water are not available 2 )don?t leave alcohol-based hand sanitizers around where young children can play with them 3) continue handwashing with real soap and water whenever possible and particularly before meals and snacks. On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:53:27 -0700, Leah Griffith wrote: > > Hi all, > One of my board members is an early childhood educator and she reminded me at our board meeting last week that child care centers are not supposed to be using hand sanitizers at all due to the potential for children to lick/eat the sanitizer and get alcohol poisoning.? Apparently a pretty small amount can make a child ill. > So? we are still keeping out our sanitizers, but the one in the children?s room is behind the desk and the others are up on counters.?? > Just thought you?d want to know one more thing to think about with H1N1 ?;-) > Leah > ****************************** > Leah M. Griffith > Director,?? Newberg Public Library > 503 E. Hancock????? Newberg,? OR? 97132 > P? 503.537.1256???????? F 503.538.9720 > P Think Green - Only print message if needed and then recycle! ___________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ From ayling at lclark.edu Tue Oct 20 15:56:54 2009 From: ayling at lclark.edu (Laura Tucker) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:56:54 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Offers lists from L&C Message-ID: <4ADE4036.6080006@lclark.edu> After checking with the appropriate libraries, Lewis & Clark has a run of documents to offer on three different lists, ranging from AE 2.106/3-2: to PREX 3.15: Please see http://sites.google.com/site/watzekstaff/Home/collection-management-services/government-documents/digor-offers for these lists of documents. We are also offering United States Reports (JU 6.8, 0741) v.349-546. After November 4 we will dispose of anything not requested. Thanks! Laura Tucker -- Laura Ayling Tucker Catalog Librarian Aubrey R. Watzek Library Lewis & Clark College 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road Portland, OR 97219 ayling at lclark.edu 503-768-7352 From director at bakerlib.org Wed Oct 21 08:21:54 2009 From: director at bakerlib.org (Perry Stokes) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:21:54 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] HarperCollins looking for Librarians' essays Message-ID: Good Morning All, Here's an essay publishing opportunity I'd like to share. Best of luck, ____________________________ Perry Stokes, Director Baker County Library District 2400 Resort St Baker City, OR 97814 541.523.6419 541.523.9088 (fax) ----- Original Message ----- From: Thom Chambliss To: Oregon Booksellers & LIbrarians Cc: Carl Lennertz Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: Harper looking for YOUR essays Dear Oregon Booksellers, Carl Lennertz at Harper is working on essay collections for each of the regional booksellers associations, and says that he needs some essays from and/or about Oregon, written by past or present booksellers or librarians. He wonders if PNBA can help. Attached below is a mock-up of the potential cover for the PNW version, in case seeing it will help you imagine the project. [deleted due to listserv size limit] Carl is looking for essays by booksellers, librarians, sales reps, or even publishers, if they know the state and have a good story/subject/presentation. He does NOT want stories ABOUT the bookstore or the library, per se, but stories BY booksellers or librarians. He is avoiding authors at this point, because they tend to have an audience. The finished collection will be published by Delphinium, an imprint of Harper, and will be promoted and sold in the indie market. If you have any ideas, or know someone else who might be interested in contributing, I would appreciate your passing this request along. Inquiries, essays and ideas may be sent directly to Carl for his consideration. Here are a few notes from Carl, about the specifics: About 2,500 words and by Word doc by email to me only. If I can use it, we?ll do an edit together to make it poifect. As you?ll see in our model for this project, Ecco?s State by State, some authors once lived in the state they wrote about, or do now, but some were sent to the state for a first, fresh look. I don?t think you have time for the latter, but really, anything goes. Likewise, I?m open to pieces about parts of larger states. NOTE: These are NOT about bookstore life; you?re Jane or John Citizen on this, but of course, working in the book life as part of the piece would be more than fine. If you?d like a Word version of the Great Lakes Reader to get a feel for the variety of themes, I can email that to you. The book will have PNBA?s member store list in the back. Portion of proceeds to ABFFE! Email me if you have any questions: carl at harpercollins.com Thanks for considering it. Sincerely, Thom Thom Chambliss, Executive Director Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 214 East 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401-3245 T: 541-683-4363 F: 541-683-3910 E: thom at pnba.org W: www.pnba.org -------------- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <008a01ca527e$bac94530$305bcf90$@info> Hey Group, We're trying to get the word out regarding a couple of upcoming GIS mapping workshops in Portland and Eugene. The workshops are geared toward beginners who would like to map demographic information for Oregon communities. Please pass this information onto anyone that may be interested. The workshops are great for Government Agencies, Public Health, Academic Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, etc. Mapping Oregon Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis Eugene: January 20th, 2010 Lane Community College - 4000 E. 30th Ave, BLDG 19 Eugene, OR, 97405 Portland: January 21st and 22nd, 2010* Kinetic Computer Solution - Congress Center Building, 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 305 Portland, OR, 97204 Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. This hands-on workshop focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for community analysis. Participants will learn to create thematic maps with Census data, Geocoding (Address mapping) and Spatial Queries. Other features of the workshop are learning to extract Census data and good map layout and design. For more information about the Oregon workshops, please visit http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/oregon-gis.htm Gina Clemmer New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 | www.urban-research.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best of luck, ____________________________ Perry Stokes, Director Baker County Library District 2400 Resort St Baker City, OR 97814 541.523.6419 541.523.9088 (fax) ----- Original Message ----- From: Thom Chambliss To: Oregon Booksellers & LIbrarians Cc: Carl Lennertz Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: Harper looking for YOUR essays Dear Oregon Booksellers, Carl Lennertz at Harper is working on essay collections for each of the regional booksellers associations, and says that he needs some essays from and/or about Oregon, written by past or present booksellers or librarians. He wonders if PNBA can help. Attached below is a mock-up of the potential cover for the PNW version, in case seeing it will help you imagine the project. [deleted due to listserv size limit] Carl is looking for essays by booksellers, librarians, sales reps, or even publishers, if they know the state and have a good story/subject/presentation. He does NOT want stories ABOUT the bookstore or the library, per se, but stories BY booksellers or librarians. He is avoiding authors at this point, because they tend to have an audience. The finished collection will be published by Delphinium, an imprint of Harper, and will be promoted and sold in the indie market. If you have any ideas, or know someone else who might be interested in contributing, I would appreciate your passing this request along. Inquiries, essays and ideas may be sent directly to Carl for his consideration. Here are a few notes from Carl, about the specifics: About 2,500 words and by Word doc by email to me only. If I can use it, we?ll do an edit together to make it poifect. As you?ll see in our model for this project, Ecco?s State by State, some authors once lived in the state they wrote about, or do now, but some were sent to the state for a first, fresh look. I don?t think you have time for the latter, but really, anything goes. Likewise, I?m open to pieces about parts of larger states. NOTE: These are NOT about bookstore life; you?re Jane or John Citizen on this, but of course, working in the book life as part of the piece would be more than fine. If you?d like a Word version of the Great Lakes Reader to get a feel for the variety of themes, I can email that to you. The book will have PNBA?s member store list in the back. Portion of proceeds to ABFFE! Email me if you have any questions: carl at harpercollins.com Thanks for considering it. Sincerely, Thom Thom Chambliss, Executive Director Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 214 East 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401-3245 T: 541-683-4363 F: 541-683-3910 E: thom at pnba.org W: www.pnba.org -------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.24/2449 - Release Date: 10/20/09 18:42:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The workshops are geared > toward beginners who would like to map demographic information for > Oregon communities.* **Please pass this information onto **anyone that > may be interested.* > > The workshops are great for Government Agencies, Public Health, > Academic Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, etc. > > *Mapping **Oregon Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis > ** > **Eugene: *January 20th, 2010 * > *Lane Community College - 4000 E. 30th Ave, BLDG 19 Eugene, OR, 97405 > > *Portland: *January 21st and 22nd, 2010* * > *Kinetic Computer Solution - Congress Center Building, 1001 SW 5th > Avenue, Suite 305 Portland, OR, 97204 > > Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. > > This hands-on workshop focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using a > Geographic Information System (GIS) for community analysis. > Participants will learn to create thematic maps with Census data, > Geocoding (Address mapping) and Spatial Queries. Other features of the > workshop are learning to extract Census data and good map layout and > design. > > For more information about the Oregon workshops, please visit > http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/oregon-gis.htm > > Gina Clemmer > > New Urban Research, Inc. > > 877.241.6576 | www.urban-research.info > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ckamilos at georgefox.edu Wed Oct 21 12:30:57 2009 From: ckamilos at georgefox.edu (Charles Kamilos) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:30:57 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] GIS Workshops in Portland and Eugene! In-Reply-To: <4ADF60D5.4070405@pdx.edu> References: <008a01ca527e$bac94530$305bcf90$@info> <4ADF60D5.4070405@pdx.edu> Message-ID: OUCH! I agree! I was interested but... Charles Kamilos Portland Center Librarian George Fox University ________________________________ From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Michaela Brenner Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:28 PM To: New Urban Research Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] GIS Workshops in Portland and Eugene! For 500 bucks, librarians may not be a reasonable target group for this workshop, even with breakfast included :-\ Michaela Brenner Cataloging and Database Management Librarian Portland State University Library - Portland, OR 503.725.5778 503.725.5799 (fax) New Urban Research wrote: Hey Group, We're trying to get the word out regarding a couple of upcoming GIS mapping workshops in Portland and Eugene. The workshops are geared toward beginners who would like to map demographic information for Oregon communities. Please pass this information onto anyone that may be interested. The workshops are great for Government Agencies, Public Health, Academic Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, etc. Mapping Oregon Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis Eugene: January 20th, 2010 Lane Community College - 4000 E. 30th Ave, BLDG 19 Eugene, OR, 97405 Portland: January 21st and 22nd, 2010* Kinetic Computer Solution - Congress Center Building, 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 305 Portland, OR, 97204 Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. This hands-on workshop focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for community analysis. Participants will learn to create thematic maps with Census data, Geocoding (Address mapping) and Spatial Queries. Other features of the workshop are learning to extract Census data and good map layout and design. For more information about the Oregon workshops, please visit http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/oregon-gis.htm Gina Clemmer New Urban Research, Inc. 877.241.6576 | www.urban-research.info ________________________________ _______________________________________________ Libs-Or mailing list Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or Hosted by the Oregon State Library. Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get the details and register now at http://worldcat.org/devnet/wiki/2009WAMashathon Travel budget blues? Please contact the OCLC Developer Network staff at devnet at oclc.org if you're interested to attend but need help with travel. We may be able to connect you with someone to rideshare from your area, for example, to save on travel costs. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dull at up.edu Wed Oct 21 13:58:17 2009 From: dull at up.edu (Dull, Margaret) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:58:17 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Withdrawn Items Available Message-ID: <5DF1314C476B904193CC06A9725FDCD102AFCB95@london.campus.up.edu> Hello all, The following items are available to any regional library. Please let me know which title you are interested in, the library you are affiliated with (include branch where applicable), and whether or not you're on the statewide courier. Due to the volume of responses, I will only reply if I'm able to send you something. Thanks in advance for your interest. Margaret Dull Collection/Circulation Technical Assistant W.W. Clark Memorial Library University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Portland, OR 97283-0017 (503) 943-7685 (Technical Services) Dull at up.edu Items for Libs-OR 10/21/2009 Becher, Anne. (2000). American environmental leaders: From colonial times to the present. Volume I: A-K. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc. Becher, Anne. (2000). American environmental leaders: From colonial times to the present. Volume II: L-Z. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc. Bender, Matthew. (2009). Bender's 2009 dictionary of 1040 deductions. San Francisco: LexisNexis. Betz, Cecily, & Sowden, Linda. (2000). Mosby's pediatric nursing reference. 4th edition. St. Louis: Mosby. Bolles, Richard. (2009). What color is your parachute? 2009: A practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. Considine, Glenn (Ed.). (2002). Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia. 9th edition, 2 vol. New York: Wiley-Interscience. CultureGrams World Edition 2009, 4 vol. Provo, UT: ProQuest. Eisner, Elliot. (2002). The arts and the creation of mind. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Faigley, Lester. (2008). Backpack writing. San Francisco: Pearson Longman. Gagne, Louise (ed.). (2009). Gale directory of publications and broadcast media. 144th edition, 5 vol. plus updated. San Francisco: Gale Cengage Learning. Garvin, Peggy (ed.). (2008). The United States Government internet manual. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press. Harper, Kristy (ed.). (2009). Encyclopedia of associations. 47th edition. 2 vol. in 4 parts. San Francisco, CA: Gale Cengage Learning. Henderson, Harry. (2003). Encyclopedia of computer science and technology. New York: Facts On File, Inc. Hogan, Margaret, & Frederking, Lauretta (eds.). (2008). The American experiment religious freedom. Portland, OR: University of Portland. Jablonski, Stanley. (2005). Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviation. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. With CD-ROM. Karch, Amy. (2009). Lippincott's nursing drug guide. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. Kaye, Elizabeth, & Makos, Jeffrey (eds.). (2009). Requirements for certification of teachers, counselors, librarians, administrators for elementary and secondary schools. 73rd edition. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Kinnear, Karen. (1996). Gangs: A reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc. LaGuardia, Cheryl. (2009). Magazines for libraries. 17th Edition. New Providence, NJ: ProQuest LLC. Library of Congress. (2007). Library of Congress subject headings. 30th edition. 5 vol. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. McDonough, Beverley (ed.). (2009). Annual register of grant support: A directory of funding sources. 42nd edition. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc. Mahy, Brian. (2001). A dictionary of virology. 3rd edition. San Diego: Academic Press. Mehta, Madan, Scarborough, Walter, & Armpriest, Diane. (2008). Building construction: Principles, materials, and systems. Columbus, OH: Pearson Prentice Hall. Meyer, Milton. (1993). Japan: A concise history. 3rd edition. Lanham, MD: Littlefield Adams Quality Paperbacks. Mosby's dictionary of medicine, nursing & health professions. 7th edition. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. 2006. National Collegiate Athletic Association. (2009). NCAA basketball 2009 men's & women's rules. Indianapolis: The National Collegiate Athletic Association. Peterson's college money handbook 2009. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's. Peterson's two year colleges 2009. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's. Ruderman, Marian, Hughes-James, Martha, & Jackson, Susan. (1996). Selected research on work team diversity. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association. Shanks, Hershel. (2000). Abraham & family: New insights into the patriarchal narratives. Washington, D. C.: Biblical Archaeology Society. Skousen, Mark. (2001). The making of modern economics: The lives and ideas of the great thinkers. Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe. Stedman's medical dictionary. 26th edition. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkins. 2006. United Nations. (2004). World economic and social survey 2004: 2 vol. New York: United Nations. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 5170 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aflanary at gmail.com Wed Oct 21 15:00:46 2009 From: aflanary at gmail.com (Allie Flanary) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:46 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] INTERLIBRARY LUSH - Thurs. 10/29, 7pm Message-ID: Hello Portland area librarians, archivists, library workers, MLS students, infogeeks, etc.! Interlibrary Lush will be held at Chopsticks III, a lovely establishment with food, a happy hour that ends at 7pm, free Karaoke after 9, and free pool all day. We'll *start at **7pm and go until 10pm as usual, but come early for cheaper drinks, and stay later to embrace the microphone*. Costumes optional. Chopsticks III: How Can Be Lounge Thursday October 29th 535 NE Columbia Blvd http://www.yelp.com/biz/chopsticks-iii-portland Just head North on MLK one block past Lombard, swing right and it's on the left looking like a scary dive bar. But step inside and you will be awed by its glory (check the reviews on yelp if you're a nonbeliever). Thanks, we hope to see you there, Your Interlibrary Lush Posse More info on Interlibrary Lush available at: http://tinyurl.com/ILL10-09 myspace.com/interlibrarylush -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Oct 21 13:30:03 2009 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:03 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Looking for suggestions for new members of the Library Services and Technology Act Council Message-ID: The Oregon State Library staff is looking for new members for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council. We'd really appreciate hearing about any people you would like to suggest for one of the vacancies. Please suggest possible people by November 6th. Use our survey at http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=496 to make suggestions Out of all the suggestions made, two people will be nominated for each vacancy. New Council members will be elected at the December 4, 2009 meeting of the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees. The State Library tries to have a good geographic representation of Oregon in the Council, which may influence who is nominated. We are looking for suggestions for: Academic Library Representative (1 position) Public Library Representative (1 position) Special Library Representative (1 position) Library Users Representative (1 position) The LSTA Advisory Council is a 13-member body that advises the State Library Board on LSTA competitive grants and statewide programs. Terms on the Council are for three years. Elected people would serve from January 2010 to December 2012. The Council normally meets twice a year in Salem (May and September), with special meetings as needed. All travel expenses are reimbursed for Council members to attend meetings. Minutes from Council meetings, and information on Council members can be found at: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/lstacouncil.shtml Thank you for helping the LSTA Council represent the Oregon library community. Please contact Ann Reed at 503-378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us if you have any questions. 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The USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3845) and the FISA Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3846), introduced into the House of Representatives Tuesday, would together systematically reform our national surveillance laws. ?The Senate Judiciary Committee failed to pass a bill that would restore the balance between protecting civil liberties and ensuring law enforcement has the tools it needs to fight terrorism, but leaders in the House have boldly stepped up to reopen the public debate on these challenging issues and address the need for reform,? American Library Association (ALA) President Camila Alire said. H.R. 3845 and H.R. 3846 were introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA). H.R. 3845 calls for reform to Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act, often referred to as the library provision, by improving the standard for issuing a Section 215 order, providing recipients of Section 215 orders with the ability to immediately challenge both the underlying order and any gag order associated with it, and prohibiting a request for Section 215 records to a library or bookseller for documentary materials that contain personally identifiable information concerning a patron. This bill would also make needed reforms to national security letter (NSL) policy by ensuring that the FBI can obtain basic information without a court order while also adding reasonable safeguards, improving the issuance standard for NSLs, and authorizing meaningful, constitutionally sound judicial review of NSLs and associated gag orders. ?Libraries have been on the receiving end of both Section 215 orders and NSLs, and we know reform is needed to these broad, sweeping policies in order to prevent the abuse of these tools and to protect innocent Americans from the unwarranted surveillance, collection and retention of their personal information,? Alire said. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3907 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please excuse any cross-postings. ************************************************************************ ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator 800.397.1552 ext. 110 bcrpress at bcr.org BCR and LITA Partner to Offer Continuing Education Opportunities AURORA, COLO., October 21, 2009 - BCR and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), have agreed to develop a reciprocal continuing education program to complement and expand the training opportunities for the members of both organizations. The partnership will combine those areas in which each organization is expert to meet the growing need for libraries to offer new and innovative online continuing education courses while meeting the challenges of the rapidly changing library environment and shrinking budgets. BCR brings a professional staff of trainers in traditional librarianship, with broad perspective and experience of both the library and cultural heritage environment, as well as experience in creating, implementing and delivering training courses for the online community. BCR will provide the technical infrastructure to support both online and self-paced learning. LITA's membership base brings an array of expertise in library standards, emerging technologies and best practices that can be utilized to bring practitioners into the forefront for passing on their expertise to the rest of the community. Michelle Frisque, LITA President, said "I am excited by this new partnership with BCR which will allow LITA to provide a wider range of educational opportunities to our members." Beyond the advantages of being able to learn where and when it is most practical, the membership of both organizations will benefit from receiving high-quality instruction immediately applicable to the operation of their libraries, as well as extending the variety of courses available through each organization. All members of the BCR/LITA community will have a unique opportunity for continuing education, from the basics to emerging technologies, taught by high-quality subject matter experts. This new partnership is the first time a multistate consortium such as BCR and an ALA division have combined to undertake a broad-based continuing education program for their respective members. To submit a proposal for a continuing education program, visit http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/education/proposalfor m.cfm. About LITA LITA is the leading organization reaching out across types of libraries to provide education and services for a broad membership including systems librarians, library administrators, library schools, vendors and many others interested in leading edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers. LITA, with over 3,500 members, has been serving the needs of the library and information technology community since 1966. For more information about LITA go to www.lita.org, or contact the LITA office by phone, 800-545-2433, ext. 4268; or e-mail: lita at ala.org. About BCR BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org. ************************************************************************ ** Brandie Baumann Communications Coordinator BCR 14394 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014-1408 p: 303.751.6277 ext 110 800.397.1552 f: 303.751.9787 e: bbaumann at bcr.org www.BCR.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From keecha at pdx.edu Thu Oct 22 11:01:22 2009 From: keecha at pdx.edu (Anne Keech) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:01:22 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Portland State University job posting Message-ID: <4AE09DF2.2000709@pdx.edu> ***Portland** State University** Library* *Distance Learning Librarian* (Unclassified, fixed-term) *Position Announcement* October 2009 *General Description: *Develops and coordinates the Library's distance learning services and programs; coordinates initiatives and training for Library faculty and staff to support distance services in their respective areas; supports course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a collaborative environment; develops policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty; participates in the library's dynamic reference and instruction programs; and collaborates on the selection of information resources to support the distance education needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Fixed-term faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This entry-level, full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. *Specific Responsibilities* ? Develop and coordinate the Library's distance instruction, services, and programs in collaboration with the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services ? Experience designing and developing online learning objects and guides, Web tutorials, digital media, and performing post-production editing ? In collaboration with the Information Literacy Coordinator and Subject Librarians, develop and support course-integrated online information literacy instruction. ? Coordinate the development of online learning objects and guides, including tutorials, with a focus on transferrable information literacy skills. ? Work with the Manager of Public Access Services to develop policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty. ? Work with the Office of Information Technology and the Library's Resources Services & Technology division to integrate Library content into the University's virtual learning environment (BlackBoard^? ). ? Serve as liaison to the School of Extended Studies in serving their online programs. ? Establish short and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University. ? Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature. ? Provide reference and information services for the University's students and faculty as well as members of the general public through work at the reference desk and through various information and communications technologies. Includes work during some evening and weekend hours. ? Participate in the Library's information literacy efforts and general instruction program ? Maintain awareness of scholarly communications and copyright issues in general and contribute to advocacy efforts. ? Participate in continual program planning and assessment activities, including the collection of relevant data on inputs, outputs, and outcomes. ? Contribute to the work of relevant committees and workgroups in the Library and the University. ? Contribute to the work of professional associations, locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. ? Pursue active publication and research agenda and meet expectations for faculty service and scholarship in accordance with the Library and University's fixed-term faculty review guidelines. ? Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University's Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/policies/ProfessionalStandards.htm). ? Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration. ? Occasionally direct the work of part-time student employees, volunteers, or interns. ? Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the Library. ? Adhere to the current Reference and User Services Association's (RUSA) /Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers./ ? Other duties as assigned. *Required Qualifications* ? ALA-accredited MLS. ? Experience developing online learning objects and guides, web applications, digital media, and with post-production editing. ? Demonstrated understanding of, and expressed commitment to the principles and standards of information literacy. ? Work experience in current pedagogy of online information literacy instruction. ? Instructional technology training and experience. ? Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts *Preferred Qualifications* ? Bi-lingual in English/Spanish and cultural competency in serving Latin American populations. ? Demonstrated understanding of the relationships among web applications, network topology, database design, and data security ? Experience with virtual learning environments, such as Blackboard. ? Flexibility and ability to work positively in a fast-paced, changing environment while collaborating with diverse colleagues, faculty, students, and the general public. ? Knowledge of database technologies and applications development with one or more programming languages (e.g. PHP, C, Java, Perl). * * *Compensation* The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools. *To Apply* Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha at pdx.edu . _Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents)_._ _ If you do not have email, please send application materials to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Portland State University, Library, PO Box 1151, Portland, OR 97207. Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. Deadlines: Review of applications begins November, 2009. Open until finalists identified. / / /Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity./ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: clip_image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5165 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jcarr at ci.oswego.or.us Thu Oct 22 11:33:37 2009 From: jcarr at ci.oswego.or.us (Carr, Jane) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:33:37 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] reinforce shelving, how to? Message-ID: <6D8963CCBA9BAB46908EEAFDE33D2D441CF57AAA@lo-exchange.ci.oswego.or.us> Our shelving consists of oak bookcases with wood shelves held up by metal brackets. Overcrowded shelves have caused the sides of these cases to bow outward (resulting in collapsing shelves, or near collapsing shelves). We would like to reinforce all of these cases. Has anyone else had to deal with this problem? So far we have reinforced one with a steel rod running the length of the case and bolted at one end. This seems to work, although this is a narrow bookcase- only 5ft wide. Most of the others are 12 ft. (they are all 7ft tall). Any suggestions for methods to reinforce bookcases? Thank you, Jane Jane Carr Manager Reference, Technical and Adult Services Lake Oswego Public Library 706 4th Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-534-5665 ________________________________ PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Lake Oswego and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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Portland State University Library Distance Learning Librarian (Unclassified, fixed-term) Position Announcement October 2009 General Description: Develops and coordinates the Library?s distance learning services and programs; coordinates initiatives and training for Library faculty and staff to support distance services in their respective areas; supports course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a collaborative environment; develops policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty; participates in the library?s dynamic reference and instruction programs; and collaborates on the selection of information resources to support the distance education needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Fixed-term faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This entry-level, full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. Specific Responsibilities ? Develop and coordinate the Library?s distance instruction, services, and programs in collaboration with the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services ? In collaboration with the Information Literacy Coordinator and Subject Librarians, develop and support course-integrated online information literacy instruction. ? Coordinate the development of online learning objects and guides, including tutorials, with a focus on transferrable information literacy skills. ? Work with the Manager of Public Access Services to develop policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty. ? Work with the Office of Information Technology and the Library?s Resources Services & Technology division to integrate Library content into the University?s virtual learning environment (BlackBoard?). ? Serve as liaison to the School of Extended Studies in serving their online programs. ? Establish short and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University. ? Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature. ? Provide reference and information services for the University?s students and faculty as well as members of the general public through work at the reference desk and through various information and communications technologies. Includes work during some evening and weekend hours. ? Participate in the Library?s information literacy efforts and general instruction program ? Maintain awareness of scholarly communications and copyright issues in general and contribute to advocacy efforts. ? Participate in continual program planning and assessment activities, including the collection of relevant data on inputs, outputs, and outcomes. ? Contribute to the work of relevant committees and workgroups in the Library and the University. ? Contribute to the work of professional associations, locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. ? Pursue active publication and research agenda and meet expectations for faculty service and scholarship in accordance with the Library and University?s fixed-term faculty review guidelines. ? Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University?s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/policies/ProfessionalStandards.htm). ? Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration. ? Occasionally direct the work of part-time student employees, volunteers, or interns. ? Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and the Library. ? Adhere to the current Reference and User Services Association?s (RUSA) Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers. ? Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications ? ALA-accredited MLS. ? Experience developing online learning objects and guides, web applications, digital media, and with post-production editing. ? Demonstrated understanding of, and expressed commitment to the principles and standards of information literacy. ? Work experience in current pedagogy of online information literacy instruction. ? Instructional technology training and experience. ? Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts Preferred Qualifications ? Bi-lingual in English/Spanish and cultural competency in serving Latin American populations. ? Demonstrated understanding of the relationships among web applications, network topology, database design, and data security ? Experience with virtual learning environments, such as Blackboard. ? Flexibility and ability to work positively in a fast-paced, changing environment while collaborating with diverse colleagues, faculty, students, and the general public. ? Knowledge of database technologies and applications development with one or more programming languages (e.g. PHP, C, Java, Perl). Compensation The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools. To Apply Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha at pdx.edu. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents). If you do not have email, please send application materials to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Portland State University, Library, PO Box 1151, Portland, OR 97207. Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. Deadlines: Review of applications begins November, 2009. Open until finalists identified. http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_013.pdf Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. From eschikora at marylhurst.edu Thu Oct 22 15:27:39 2009 From: eschikora at marylhurst.edu (Emily Schikora) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:27:39 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Books for offer Message-ID: <2F9ADEDCCE149340BEBB1CF8464643190B2D02F3@mhuexchange.marylhurst.local> Shoen Library has the following withdrawn items available for anyone interested. Annual Register of Grant Support 2009 Business Statistics of the United States: Patterns of Economic Change 2008 Chase's Calendar of Events 2008CultureGramse 2008 v. 1-4 (The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania) Foundation Grants to Individuals 2008 Library of Congress Subject Headings 2009 v. 1-5 Market Share Reporter 2007 v. 1-2 Nolo Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law 2007 Peterson's Two Year Colleges 2009 TimeOut Film Guide 2009 What Color is Your Parachute? Bolles 2007 World Stock Exchange Fact Book 2007 c. 1-2 The World Today Series 2008, includes: Latin America; The Middle East and South Asia; East and Southeast Asia;Nordic, Central and Southeastern Europe;Western Europe; Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States;Africa; Canada;The USA and the World Thanks, Emily Schikora Technical Services Library Assistant Marylhurst University - Shoen Library 503-699-6261x3373 eschikora at marylhurst.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cdavis at co.klamath.or.us Thu Oct 22 16:38:35 2009 From: cdavis at co.klamath.or.us (Christy Davis) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:38:35 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Periodicals to offer Message-ID: The Klamath County Library has the following periodicals holdings to give away to other libraries. If you are interested, please respond no later than November 10. Periodicals will be given away in complete sets as listed. Keep in mind that some periodicals will be missing here and there. These materials can be sent via courier to those libraries on the route. Otherwise, receiving library must pay for shipping or pick up. American Heritage December 1954 through November 2007 Atlantic Monthly 1940 through November 2007 Biblical Archaeology Review May 1990 through November 2006 Car & Driver 1970 through 2001 Countryside & Small Stock Journal 1993 through November 2004 Cycle World February 1980 through November 2007 Fourwheeler January 1987 through July 2001 Harper's Magazine July 1861 (yes, you read that correctly) through November 2007 Hot Rod 1961 through November 2006 Indian Artifact Magazine 1992 though Fall of 2004 Life 1937 through 2000 Mother Earth News 1970 through November of 2007 (we'll through in some indexes too) Motor Trend 1980 through November 2007 MS 2000-200 and 2004 through November 2007 Native Peoples March 200 through November 2006 Pacific Horticulture Spring 1985 through November 2006 People April 1979 through November 2007 Popular Mechanics 1936 through November 2004 Road & Track 1981 through November 2006 Rolling Stone August 1967 through November 2007 Saturday Evening Post 1951 through November 2008 Vogue November 1977 through November 2007 Christy Davis Adult Services Librarian Klamath County Library Service District cdavis at co.klamath.or.us 541-882-8894 ext. #23 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Oct 23 08:49:31 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:49:31 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 10/23/09 Message-ID: <28B29215-D36D-420C-A674-94CB3918F6FA@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... October 23, 2009 Closing Dates 10/23/09 Library Director, Grandview, WA 10/25/09 Young Adult Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/25/09 Youth Services Librarian, Vancouver, WA 10/28/09 Administrative Program Coordinator, Salem, OR 10/28/09 Children's Librarian, Milwaukie, OR 10/28/09 Library Customer Experience Manager, Eugene, OR 10/30/09 Librarian Aide II, Beaverton, OR 10/30/09 Library Shelver, Beaverton, OR 11/06/09 Systems Administrator, Newport, OR 11/09/09 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR 11/20/09 Children's Librarian, Molalla, OR 11/23/09 Distance Learning Librarian, Portland, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 9/11/09 Library Director Closes: 10/23/09 Grandview, WA The City of Grandview, Washington (pop. 9500) is seeking a progressive, collaborative, and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to serve as its Library Director. The position is responsible for the management of the community library including budget preparation and oversight, supervision of personnel, book collection development, and community relations. In 2011, the position will assume responsibility for serving as the Director of a new joint use library for the City of Grandview and Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) located on the YVCC Grandview Campus. Minimum Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from American Library Association accredited school, with previous experience in library administration, including supervisory experience. Compensation is up to $4,651 monthly, plus an excellent benefit package. Cover letter, current resume, and city application must be received by October 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Human Resources, City of Grandview, 207 West Second Street, Grandview, WA. 98930. Visit our website: http://www.grandview.wa.us/library.htm ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Young Adult Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minimum Salary: $3,364.00 Review Date Begins: 10/06/09 Position Summary: Independently and in cooperation with others, plan, organize, and perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services to young adults from age 12 through 19. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a general and specialized nature related to reference, readers' advisory, and information literacy services. Actively participate in the development and updating of electronic information content and in the use of digital tools for communication and information-sharing. Assist patrons of all ages in the use of the library collections and instruct them in the use of the catalog and online resources. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 9/25/09 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 10/25/09 (or until filled) Vancouver, WA Minumum Salary: $3,714.00 Review Date Begins: 10/6/09 Position Summary: Plan, coordinate and provide Cascade Park Community Library Youth Services activities. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the work of assigned employees and volunteers. Independently perform a wide variety of professional library duties of a specialized nature related to services for children from birth through young adult and their families and caregivers. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Administrative Program Coordinator Closes: 10/28/09 Salem, OR Monthly Salary: $2,585 - $3,547 Description: This full-time position is with the Oregon State Library in Salem. The State Library is a team-based organization. The Administrative Program Coordinator is part of the Talking Book and Braille Services (TBABS) team, which serves as a public library to provide a wide variety of reading materials in audio or Braille format to blind and print-disabled Oregonians. The Administrative Program Coordinator works in a team environment with the support of a Team Coordinator and a Program Manager. This position oversees the patron intake eligibility process and the updating of patron records; provides administrative support to the Program Manager and Public Services Librarian for ongoing program direction; and researches, tracks, and monitors program services for weekly or monthly reporting. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Children's Librarian (on-call) Closing date: 10/28/09 Milwaukie, OR Salary: $20.08 to $25.63 Hourly. Brief Description: Work as a substitute librarian in the Milwaukie Ledding Library's children's library, including evening and weekend shifts. For complete job announcement and how to apply, click here. ************************************** Posted: 10/28/09 Library Customer Experience Manager Closes: 10/28/09 Eugene, Oregon Salary: $55,848.00 - $69,638.40 Annually The Eugene Public Library is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented manager to lead the newly created Library Customer Experience program. The Library Customer Experience Manager is responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing all aspects of the Eugene Public Library customer experience. This includes responsibility for Library customer satisfaction assurance, community relations, coordination of security on Library premises, and supervises the Library's community relations program staff (2.0 FTE). Reports to the Library Services Director. Requires: Bachelor Degree and five years of progressively responsible professional experience, including one year of supervisory experience. Closes: October 28, 2009, 5:00 PM-PDT. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY AT: http://www.eugene-or.gov/jobs%20 ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Aide II Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR Salary Range: $14.29 - $19.14 per hour. 20 hours per week. Closing Date: October 30, 2009 About the job: A Library Aide II performs a variety of responsibilities as they pertain to the circulation desk. This position requires evening and weekend work. Essential functions: Check out library materials; register patrons for library cards; assist patrons with use of library equipment; respond to questions and explain policies and procedures; perform routine clerical duties. To qualify: Requires a high school diploma or GED with experience working with the public and exposure to clerical work. Requires knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and library databases, English grammar, spelling and usage; ability to use library equipment, communicate effectively with diverse customers, deal with patrons in a responsive and professional fashion, lift heavy boxes of books and materials. How to apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005. Applications may be completed on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Shelver Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR ON-CALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Some shifts scheduled in advance; evening and weekend work required. Shelvers: $10.00 per hour About the job: A Library Shelver opens and closes the library, empties the book drop, checks in and resensitizes library materials, and shelves returned library materials. To qualify: Requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, library computers, ability to learn department policies and procedures and physical layout of the library, ability to understand written and verbal instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the general public, bend and lift books above head and from ground level, push and maneuver bookcarts, and perform repetitive physical tasks for a prolonged period of time. To apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive (P. O. Box 4755), Beaverton, OR 97076. Applications may be obtained on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/23/09 Integrated Library Systems and Telecommunications Administrator Closes: 11/6/09 Newport, OR We are extending our search for a Systems Administrator to November 6, 2009. General Information: The Coastal Resource Sharing Network (CRSN) is a consortium of six public libraries, two community colleges and one library district in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties, sharing a library catalog and circulation system. All libraries are independent. They do not share the same governing body or library management. Member libraries are connected through collaborative intergovernmental agreements. General Purpose of the Systems Administrator: The Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, daily operation, maintenance and security of the Consortium's automation and communication systems. These include, but are not limited to: SirsiDynix Symphony/Unicorn ILS, LANS, Web Servers, Internet Access, Telecommunications and other evolving systems. The Systems Administrator also advises the CRSN Governing Board about future hardware and software needs. The Systems Administrator must document procedures, train staff and share Sirsi communications with relevant staff at participating libraries. Supervision: The Systems Manager works under the direct supervision of the Tillamook Library Director and is ultimately responsible to the Coastal Resource Sharing Network Board. CRSN uses the Lincoln County Library District's (LCLD) personnel policy. Complete job announcement: http://lcldinfo.wikispaces.com/CRSN+Open+Positions ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Reference Librarian (Part-Time) Closes: 11/9/09 (or until filled) Woodburn, Oregon Applications are currently being accepted for a part-time (up to 19 hour per week) Reference Librarian position within the Community Services Department. The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Duties Include: Assist patrons in locating information; determine need for Inter-library or intra-system loans; keep current with reference tools in the collection and library service area; assist in selection of possible purchases; perform online computer and Internet searches as well as traditional information searches; assist in organizing, processing, maintaining, and selection of periodicals and newspapers; and operate equipment owned by the Library, and conducts tours, library instruction sessions, workshops, attends meetings, writes newspaper articles, and gives speeches as required. Qualifications: An ALA accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences, plus one (1) year progressively responsible librarian experience. Broad knowledge of the principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations, current methods and principles governing reference services. Experience with a variety of microcomputer applications in a networked environment including bibliographic and full-text databases, multiple CD-ROM products, and Internet resources. Individuals must have good interpersonal communications skills and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to fluently read, write and speak English. Also requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Salary Rate: $19.15 to $23.28 per hour To Apply: You may obtain application materials at Woodburn City Hall or at www.ci.woodburn.or.us. Please apply in person, by mail, or via email to sasha.sprauer at ci.woodburn.or.us. Woodburn City Hall - Human Resources 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, OR 97071 503-980-2401 ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Children's Librarian Closes: 11/20/09 Molalla, OR Part-time position (less than 20 hours per week) Salary range: $16.00-$18.00 per hour Qualifications: Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a MLS or a MLS degree. Wanted: An enthusiastic and creative individual to develop, manage and implement library service for children and teens in a well-used small library. This includes planning and presenting programs for youth, evaluating materials to maintain diverse and relevant youth collections and provide outreach services. For full job description and application visit: www.cityofmolalla.com ************************************** Posted: 10/23/09 Distance Learning Librarian Closes: 11/23/09 (or until filled) Portland, OR Portland State University Library General Description: Develops and coordinates the Library's distance learning services and programs; coordinates initiatives and training for Library faculty and staff to support distance services in their respective areas; supports course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a collaborative environment; develops policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty; participates in the library's dynamic reference and instruction programs; and collaborates on the selection of information resources to support the distance education needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Tenure-track faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This entry-level, full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position, ranked at the Instructor level, reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS.; experience developing online learning objects and guides, web applications, digital media, and with post-production editing; demonstrated understanding of, and expressed commitment to the principles and standards of information literacy; work experience in current pedagogy of online information literacy instruction; instructional technology training and experience; ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts. Deadlines: Review of applications begins November, 2009. Open until finalists identified. Online ad: Please see the full posting at http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_013.pdf To Apply: Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha at pdx.edu. Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or pdf documents). ************************************** To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from Jobline after one month Email your request to April Baker. 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In addition to health care reform, climate change, and Senate appropriations, this fall will see several key library issues on the Congressional agenda. As we look at the ALA legislative priorities, library advocates will need to be prepared to take action on the following issues: - Support for the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 ? Open access to federal funded research reports is a key element of access to government information and transparency in government; - Push for reauthorization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA); - Reform surveillance laws to protect patron privacy including resolution of Section 215 and related provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act, reform of national security letters and other policies; - Support for health care reform to help library budgets and cover library employees. Got questions? Want to know more about these issues? Feel free to call or email us, and, in the coming weeks, stay tuned to the District Dispatchand the ALA Legislative Action Center to become familiar with the current bills and issues and to be prepared for communicating with your senators and representatives. We?ll keep you up-to-date on these and other issues. Lynne Bradley , Director ALA Office of Government Relations 1-800-941-8478 http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3605 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The FCC voted unanimously today to proceed with issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking, which would add two principles of non-discrimination and transparency to the existing four principles of network neutrality, and to allow a period of public commentary. ?We thank the FCC commissioners for establishing a way for the American public to participate in this important debate,? ALA President Camila Alire said. ?ALA has long supported network neutrality. As information professionals, we know how essential it is to have a diversity of information sources, and we believe an open Internet benefits all. Chairman Genachowski is heading in the right direction by revising and expanding the principles of net neutrality.? ALA?s principles center on intellectual freedom and access to information. Network neutrality extends these principles to online content; it also encourages innovation and allows even the smallest provider of online information access to a level playing field. 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If you?ve nominated someone before who wasn?t chosen, nominate them again. Here's the link for the nomination form: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606274.html?nid=2671&rid=#reg_visito r_id&source=title Here?s the blurb from LJ: Do You Know a Mover & Shaker? Our ninth annual Movers & Shakers will profile 50 or more up-and-comers from across the US, Canada, and internationally who are innovative, creative, and making a difference. Let us know who you think should be included. From librarians to vendors to others who work in the library field, Movers & Shakers 2010 will celebrate the new professionals moving our libraries ahead. Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Part of PLA's popular Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) Courses, this two-day program will provide librarians with the skills they need to determine an appropriate role for technology in the delivery of services and to identify the best ones to support their own library's services. This highly interactive program includes a variety of group exercises based on a case study, which gives participants an opportunity to apply what they are learning in a practical way in the "real" library - and to see the effects of the decisions they make throughout the two-day program. A complete course description along with course registration can be found at http://www.pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plaevents/cplacourses/technology.c fm At the end of the program, participants will be able to: * apply their strengthened understanding of computer and communications technologies to issues at their own libraries * link current services to the inventory of technologies; * make decisions about sustaining, expanding or phasing out current technologies; * identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation; * identify the costs, needed skills, and timelines for new and expanded projects; * create an environment of on-going technological assessment and implementation. Course presenter Michael Porter brings nearly twenty years of experience in the library world, having worked at WebJunction.org, OCLC Western (Ontario, CA), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation US Library Program, and the Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne, IN). His professional focus is on practical technology, community, training, and planning. He is currently working on a book about successful electronic communities for ALA Editions and co-authors the "Internet Spotlight" column in Public Libraries Magazine. For more information or to register for the course, please visit www.pla.org or call 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA. PLA is a division of the American Library Association. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Tue Oct 27 08:55:53 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:55:53 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Oregon State Library Executive Committee Agenda Message-ID: <06C15844-557E-4B07-96A9-4510B76575E0@state.or.us> Attached is a press release for the November 10, 2009 Oregon State Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee Agenda. 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Please note that the Mock Newbery Workshop has reached capacity. Alas, there is no more room. Thank you everybody for such a thunderous response! Though, there is still plenty of room in the Mock Caldecott Workshop (hint-hint). Mock Caldecott - Saturday December 5th @ the Springfield Public Library Mock Newbery - Saturday January 9th @ Multnomah County Library, Central Library For more information or to register for a CSD event, please visit the CSD website at: http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61033 Best wishes! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Chair - Children's Services Division of OLA Washington County Cooperative Library Services 111 NE Lincoln, MS 58A Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 648-9809 5# ricks at wccls.org "The clever men at Oxford Know all that there is to be knowed. But they none of them know one half as much As intelligent Mr Toad!" -Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Archivists and librarians will be available to talk about their collections, including these local treasures: * The Oregon Historical Society Research Library has gathered one of the most comprehensive collections of local, state, and regional history in the country, with holdings that chronicle the history of the Oregon Country from early exploration to the present day. Collection strengths include: European discovery, exploration, and settlement; Native Americans; local history, family history, and genealogy; the fur trade; agriculture, timber, mining, and fisheries; performing arts; business; architecture and building history; politics and government; religion; and transportation * The City of Portland Archives and Records Center is the official repository for records created by or for the City of Portland and its agencies. The collections provide important historical evidence of the development of city government since 1851. Research subjects documented by the collection include public policy, urban planning, parks, land use, public works, economic development, public safety and social issues. The collection includes reports and studies, correspondence and memoranda from city agencies, and elected officials, maps and plans, and nearly 750,000 photographic images of City projects and personnel. * The Multnomah County Archives contains records documenting county activities from its formation in 1854 until the present. The collection of records, maps and drawings, audio recordings and microfilm provide historical evidence of the Board of County Commissioners, Community Justice, Community Services, County Human Services, Health, Library Services, defunct agencies, and much more. * Central Library's John Wilson Special Collections houses the rare book and other special collections of Multnomah County Library. Six core collections include those devoted to the book arts and the history of the book; children's literature; natural history; Pacific Northwest history; literature with particular strengths of Charles Dickens and D. H. Lawrence; and Native American literature. * Oregon Jewish Museum: As the only Jewish museum in the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Jewish Museum houses the largest collection of the documented and visual history of the Jewish people of Oregon in existence. The Special Collections Archives contains personal papers, institutional records, and ephemeral material dating from 1850 to the present, representing 450 individuals, families and organizations and businesses. * Oregon State Library: In addition to a strong collection of materials on Oregon history and culture, the Oregon State Library has an extensive collection of Oregon documents (documents published by State and Territorial governments) which include monographs, serials, audio-visual items and maps from 1851 to the present. The State Library also has manuscripts and photographs from the WPA Writers Project and a collection of 5000-plus photographs primarily of Oregon government officials and buildings, and the Salem area. Educate yourself about these wonderful resources, and then share your knowledge with your library users or students! Presenters: Diana Banning has been the City Archivist for the City of Portland since 1997. She has an MLS from the University of Washington (pre "I-School") and is a Certified Archivist. Terry Baxter is the County Archivist for Multnomah County. He has worked as an archivist for 25 years at the Oregon State Archives, Pacific Corp, and Multnomah County.. Jim Carmin has been the librarian at Multnomah County Library's John Wilson Special Collections since 1998. Along with a particular fondness for correspondence, his special interests include book arts and literary arts, which are also the subject of many exhibitions that he's curated during the last decade. Shawna Gandy is an archivist at the Oregon Historical Society She has an MA in History from PSU, and is active in library preservation. Dave Hegeman is the Special Collections Coordinator and the Business Reference Librarian at the Oregon State Library. Bob Kingston, the moderator for the training, is a reference librarian at Portland Community College. 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For the past 12 years, the National Leadership Grants program has been the capstone program for IMLS, providing the agency's highest level of support for innovative projects that provide important research, tools, and models for library and museum programs across the country. Museums and libraries interested in submitting NLG proposals to IMLS can apply for one of two types of grants: Projects or Collaborative Planning Grants. Each of these types applies to the four funding categories: Advancing Digital Resources, Library-Museum Collaboration, Research, and Demonstration. The Institute has scheduled three conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to National Leadership Grants. The calls will be held on the following dates and times: Wednesday, November 18 at 2 pm ET Tuesday, December 8 at 2 pm ET Thursday, January 7 at 2 pm ET Please check the National Leadership Grants page closer to the date of the call for specific dial-in instructions. Applicants are also encouraged to contact program officers with their questions. Program Contacts for Libraries: Rachel Frick, Senior Program Officer (Advancing Digital Resources, Research, and Demonstration Grants) Phone: 202-653-4667 E-mail: rfrick at imls.gov Charles "Chuck" Thomas, Senior Program Officer (Library - Museum Collaboration Grants) Phone: 202-653-4663 E-mail: cthomas at imls.gov Mary Allen, Program Specialist (Advancing Digital Resources, Research, and Demonstration Grants) Phone: 202-653-4687 E-mail: mallen at imls.gov Robert Trio, Program Specialist (Library and Museum Collaboration Grants) Phone: 202-653-4689 E-mail: rtrio at imls.gov About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Oct 28 08:58:57 2009 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:58:57 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] NCES Releases "The Children Born in 2001 at Kindergarten Entry: First Findings From the Kindergarten Data Collections of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)" Message-ID: NCES Releases "The Children Born in 2001 at Kindergarten Entry: First Findings From the Kindergarten Data Collections of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)" Children who participated in a regular nonparental early care and education arrangement the year before kindergarten scored higher on reading and math assessments than children who did not have those experiences, according to a new early childhood report from the National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences. Using data from the final two rounds of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort, a study begun in 2001, this First Look provides a snapshot of the demographic characteristics, reading and mathematics knowledge, fine motor skills, school characteristics, and before- and after-school care arrangements of the cohort at the time they first began kindergarten. Information has been collected from and about these children when they were 9 months old, 2 years old, 4 years old, and at kindergarten entry. This survey provides a comprehensive and reliable data about children's early development; their home learning experiences; their experiences in early care and education programs; their health care, nutrition, and physical well-being; and how their early experiences relate to their later development, learning, and success in school. Other findings include: * About four out of five (83.2 percent) participated in a regular nonparental early care and education arrangement the year before kindergarten. * Forty percent of the children had some kind of regular before- or after-school care arrangement. To view the full report please visit: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2010005 To obtain hard copy of many IES products as well as hard copy and electronic versions of hundreds of other U.S. Department of Education products please visit http://www.edpubs.org or call 1-877-433-7827 (877-4-EDPUBS). Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ From jessica.rondema at state.or.us Wed Oct 28 13:09:57 2009 From: jessica.rondema at state.or.us (Jessica Rondema) Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:09:57 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Books/Periodicals on Libraries, Education, and Sociology for Offer from OSL Message-ID: The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: The American Journal of Sociology, v.1-97; 1895-1992 Sociology: Discovering Society; 1997 Class and Schools: Using Social, Economic, and Educational Reform to Close the Black-White Achievement Gap; 2004 Proceedings of the Oregon Academy of Science, v.1, 1943-1947; 1949 Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences, v.85; Dec 1998 The Journal of Educational Research: Perspectives on Education in America, Apr 1992; May/Jun 1993 A Library Head Start to Literacy: The Resource Notebook for the Library-Museum-Head Start Partnership; 1998 or 1999? Collaboration Handbook: Creating, Sustaining, and Enjoying the Journey; 1996 How Libraries and Librarians Help: A Guide to Identifying User-Centered Outcomes; 2005 What the OCLC Interlibrary Loan Service Means to Me: A Collection of Essays; 1999 Toward Equality of Access: The Role of Public Libraries in Addressing the Digital Divide; 2004? Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover; 2003 American Library Association Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations; 2001 American Library Association Developing a Compensation Plan for Your Library; 2002 American Library Association The Big Book of Library Grant Money, 2004-2005; 2004 American Library Association Public Library Catalog, Eleventh Edition; 1999 (With four supplements) A.L.A. Catalog: Annotated List; 1904-1911(3 copies available), 1912-1921(2 copies available), 1926, 1926-1931 Please let me know by November 4th if you are interested in any of these titles. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Rondema Technical Services Specialist Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem OR 97301 503-378-5434 jessica.rondema at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lerickson at fvrl.org Thu Oct 29 11:36:00 2009 From: lerickson at fvrl.org (Lila Erickson) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:00 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Position Opening- Executive Assistant Fort Vancouver Regional Library Vancouver, WA Message-ID: Executive Assistant-Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Are you a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced executive assistant? Fort Vancouver Regional Library District has a position for the right person with excellent communication and people skills. We?re looking for someone who is flexible, organized, who pays attention to detail and is proficient using office software. The successful candidate will provide administrative, program, and secretarial and clerical support for library management and other assigned staff. Requires four years of increasingly responsible administrative or secretarial experience; a minimum of two years of college with a concentration in English, Communications, Technology or a related field. Library experience highly desirable. Starting salary: $3,203/mo with excellent benefits including Washington State PERS. Visit our website at www.fvrl.org for a complete job description along with information on how to apply. Email application materials to hr at fvrl.org with the job title in subject line or mail to Human Resources Department, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver WA 98663. Review begins November 9. Equal Opportunity Employer Lila Erickson Human Resources Analyst Fort Vancouver Regional Library From rubick at lclark.edu Thu Oct 29 11:45:02 2009 From: rubick at lclark.edu (Kate Rubick) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:45:02 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] LIRT is back! Message-ID: <7461598e0910291145w7b91b4cdo75f0f6cacedd7b7b@mail.gmail.com> Calling all instruction enthusiasts! After a couple of years of inactivity, I am happy to announce that the *Library Instruction Roundtable (LIRT)* is back in the game, and I am its newly appointed leader. For those of you who don't know me, I am Kate Rubick and I work as a reference and instruction librarian at Lewis & Clark College. *Do you wish to be affiliated LIRT at this time?* If the answer is yes (and you have not already heard from me in an email I sent out to LIRT membership according to Memberclicks) please send me your name and contact info, including job title and institution, so that I may add you to the list. 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URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 29 14:52:12 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:52:12 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [alacoun] Congressional Research Reports - free access, bill proposed In-Reply-To: <20091029160735.BXV07055@expms6.cites.uiuc.edu> References: <20091029160735.BXV07055@expms6.cites.uiuc.edu> Message-ID: <61ec90900910291452r4a5476e2gfefd2636a69c57c3@mail.gmail.com> Another important issue. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary Mallory Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 2:07 PM Subject: [alacoun] Congressional Research Reports - free access, bill proposed To: alacoun at ala.org Dear Councilors, Having free access to Congressional Research Reports (CRS Reports) is a long standing battle. Please help GODORT and other advocates in their efforts to provide these important reports to the public. I have copied and pasted below a message from Patrice McDermott at Open the Government which has the details about the latest proposals to achieve this end. Thank you, Mary Mallory We need your help to urge Congress to provide free online access to taxpayer-funded Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports! The Congressional Research Service (CRS) uses taxpayer dollars to produce excellent reports on public policy issues ranging from foreign affairs, to agriculture, to health care. These reports are made accessible to Members of Congress and their staff through on an internal system, and are never released to the public directly from the Congressional Research Service. Members of the public can ask for these reports through their member of Congress, but they must first know that the report exists. While third party nonprofit websites, such as Open CRS, now collect and share the reports as they are released for free, for years the only way to get reports was to buy them from third party, for profit companies that somehow get access to all the non-confidential reports. Congress should direct CRS to release these reports to the public proactively and directly. Bills to provide free online public access to CRS Reports have been introduced in the House (H.R. 3762) and the Senate (S. Res. 118). The House bill is currently pending before the Committee on House Administration; the Senate bill is awaiting action by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. You can help move these bills through Congress; write your representatives to ask that they support H.R. 3762 and S.Res. 118 today. Patrice McDermott ********************************************** Mary Mallory Coordinator of Government Information Services, Access and Collections, University Library Associate Professor of Library Administration University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 200D Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-244-4621 (phone) 217-333-2214 (fax) mmallory at uiuc.edu ALA GODORT Councilor, 2007-2010 Vice-President, Campus Faculty Association (CFA), 2009-2010 Member, Athletic Board, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2009-2012 No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire. The Lost Princess of Oz, 1917 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 29 14:55:59 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:55:59 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: Call now and urge PATRIOT Act reform! In-Reply-To: <20091029213319.9661B2EF07C@outbound1.mailmanager.net> References: <20091029213319.9661B2EF07C@outbound1.mailmanager.net> Message-ID: <61ec90900910291455i75cb3e10odca969e39fe0a5db@mail.gmail.com> FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kristin Murphy, ALA Washington Office Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 2:33 PM Subject: Call now and urge PATRIOT Act reform! To: Diedre Conkling *Urgent Action Needed: Call now to reform the PATRIOT Act!* Take Action! Call your member in the House of Representatives and urge her/him to reform the USA PATRIOT Act now! * **Please ask your representative to co-sponsor the USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009* (H.R. 3845), *introduced by Rep. Conyers (MI-14) and others on October 20, 2009.* ** Mr. Conyers and the other cosponsors should be thanked for introducing H.R. 3845. To access the bill text, please click here: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/D?d111:1:./temp/~bd0RLD:@@@P|/bss/111search.html A mark-up in the House Judiciary Committee is currently scheduled for *Wednesday, November 4.* Your calls are urgently needed before this mark-up! Call your individual representative's office or the U.S. Capital switchboard at (202) 224-3121. * * *BACKGROUND:* Three PATRIOT Act provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2009. This is the best chance we have had in the last eight years to get significant reforms to Section 215, often called the "library provision," and to national security letters (NSLs). The USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009 protects constitutional speech and privacy rights by: - Amending the NSL statute to ensure that the government only obtains financial, communication and credit records of people believed to be terrorists or spies; - Requiring the government to convince a court that a national security gag order is necessary; and - Ensuring that Section 215 does not authorize collection of library and bookstore records if they contain individualized information on the patron. Library grassroots advocacy efforts have helped lead to the introduction of this strong Conyers bill to bring balance back to our civil liberties while allowing law enforcement to fight terrorist threats. We must do everything we can to ensure that the House of Representatives passes H.R. 3845, a bill that can lead to genuine reform of the deeply-flawed USA PATRIOT Act. This is especially so because the Senate is set to pass a bill with far, far weaker reforms. Also, as expected, there is significant opposition to these reforms, including from the White House, the Department of Justice and the House Intelligence Committee. Many calls from library supporters and others will be needed to overcome this opposition. Call now with the following message: *THE MESSAGE:* - Pass H.R. 3845 to protect reader privacy and other First Amendment activities in libraries and bookstores; - Reform Section 215 and national security letters so that a higher legal standard is required to obtain these types of orders; - Ensure and maintain the legal right to challenge gag orders and require judicial review and reassessment to continue such gag orders; - Continue the required audits and public reports so that Congress and the public can assess the impact of these laws; and - Maintain the sunsets so that there can be regular Congressional and public oversight to protect against abuses of law enforcement powers. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please click here. -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Oct 29 16:33:14 2009 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:33:14 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] On-site Trainings for Gale Databases: 11/3 - 11/6 Message-ID: Hi, This is just a friendly reminder that in November there are five opportunities to attend an on-site Gale training to learn more abut the databases being offered through the statewide database licensing program. These are the last of the state-sponsored trainings scheduled to date. November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm November 3, Tuesday, Medford, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 4, Wednesday, North Bend, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 5, Thursday, Salem, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm November 6, Friday, Salem, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The attached PDF includes location details and is also posted on the Gale implementation site under the Training Opportunities link. The same information is also available on the State Library's website. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ http://oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/index.shtml#Statewide_Database_Training You must register if you plan to attend one of these trainings. http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=561 Note that the system does not send an email to confirm registration. If you would like a confirmation, please contact Ann Reed at the State Library. 503.378.5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us Please help spread the word. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gale Onsite final.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 30488 bytes Desc: not available URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Thu Oct 29 17:35:23 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:35:23 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] More on the patriot act Message-ID: <61ec90900910291735m25a81812s3a4b06f8e004fd9d@mail.gmail.com> Here are two pieces that might give you some more information about what is happening with the patriot act. This is from one of my favorite blogs: Civil Lib Groups Endorse H.R. 3845, American Lib Assoc. Issues Action Alert: http://bannedlibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/civil-lib-groups-endorse-h-r-3845-american-lib-assoc-issues-action-alert/ . There is a link to a chart in the second paragraph that might be helpful. Or you can go directly to the full CDT post: http://blog.cdt.org/2009/10/29/house-patriot-act-bill-draws-broad-support-on-account-of-national-security-letter-fix/ . The second is from Senator Wyden on the Huffington Post: "Patriot Act: Congress Shouldn't Rush to Judgement (Again): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-ron-wyden/patriot-act-congress-shou_b_336504.html -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Oct 30 08:30:13 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:30:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 10/30/09 Message-ID: <78A56C8E-D678-4B08-B4F5-98D6D86B4F1C@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... October 30, 2009 Closing Dates 10/30/09 Librarian Aide II, Beaverton, OR 10/30/09 Library Shelver, Beaverton, OR 11/06/09 Systems Administrator, Newport, OR 11/09/09 Reference Librarian, Woodburn, OR 11/20/09 Children's Librarian, Molalla, OR 11/23/09 Distance Learning Librarian, Portland, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Aide II Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR Salary Range: $14.29 - $19.14 per hour. 20 hours per week. Closing Date: October 30, 2009 About the job: A Library Aide II performs a variety of responsibilities as they pertain to the circulation desk. This position requires evening and weekend work. Essential functions: Check out library materials; register patrons for library cards; assist patrons with use of library equipment; respond to questions and explain policies and procedures; perform routine clerical duties. To qualify: Requires a high school diploma or GED with experience working with the public and exposure to clerical work. Requires knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and library databases, English grammar, spelling and usage; ability to use library equipment, communicate effectively with diverse customers, deal with patrons in a responsive and professional fashion, lift heavy boxes of books and materials. How to apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005. Applications may be completed on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Library Shelver Closes: 10/30/09 Beaverton, OR ON-CALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Some shifts scheduled in advance; evening and weekend work required. Shelvers: $10.00 per hour About the job: A Library Shelver opens and closes the library, empties the book drop, checks in and resensitizes library materials, and shelves returned library materials. To qualify: Requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, library computers, ability to learn department policies and procedures and physical layout of the library, ability to understand written and verbal instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the general public, bend and lift books above head and from ground level, push and maneuver bookcarts, and perform repetitive physical tasks for a prolonged period of time. To apply: All interested individuals may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive (P. O. Box 4755), Beaverton, OR 97076. Applications may be obtained on our website at www.beavertonoregon.gov. ************************************** Posted: 10/23/09 Integrated Library Systems and Telecommunications Administrator Closes: 11/6/09 Newport, OR We are extending our search for a Systems Administrator to November 6, 2009. General Information: The Coastal Resource Sharing Network (CRSN) is a consortium of six public libraries, two community colleges and one library district in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties, sharing a library catalog and circulation system. All libraries are independent. They do not share the same governing body or library management. Member libraries are connected through collaborative intergovernmental agreements. General Purpose of the Systems Administrator: The Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, daily operation, maintenance and security of the Consortium's automation and communication systems. These include, but are not limited to: SirsiDynix Symphony/Unicorn ILS, LANS, Web Servers, Internet Access, Telecommunications and other evolving systems. The Systems Administrator also advises the CRSN Governing Board about future hardware and software needs. The Systems Administrator must document procedures, train staff and share Sirsi communications with relevant staff at participating libraries. Supervision: The Systems Manager works under the direct supervision of the Tillamook Library Director and is ultimately responsible to the Coastal Resource Sharing Network Board. CRSN uses the Lincoln County Library District's (LCLD) personnel policy. Complete job announcement: http://lcldinfo.wikispaces.com/CRSN+Open+Positions ************************************** Posted: 10/9/09 Reference Librarian (Part-Time) Closes: 11/9/09 (or until filled) Woodburn, Oregon Applications are currently being accepted for a part-time (up to 19 hour per week) Reference Librarian position within the Community Services Department. The Reference Librarian provides comprehensive reference service to library patrons; responds to service requests of a general nature, across many disciplines and subject areas; provides point of use assistance or instruction for patrons of all ages for electronic and print resources. Scheduled hours of work for this position will involve evenings and weekends. Duties Include: Assist patrons in locating information; determine need for Inter-library or intra-system loans; keep current with reference tools in the collection and library service area; assist in selection of possible purchases; perform online computer and Internet searches as well as traditional information searches; assist in organizing, processing, maintaining, and selection of periodicals and newspapers; and operate equipment owned by the Library, and conducts tours, library instruction sessions, workshops, attends meetings, writes newspaper articles, and gives speeches as required. Qualifications: An ALA accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences, plus one (1) year progressively responsible librarian experience. Broad knowledge of the principles, practices and philosophy of public library operations, current methods and principles governing reference services. Experience with a variety of microcomputer applications in a networked environment including bibliographic and full-text databases, multiple CD-ROM products, and Internet resources. Individuals must have good interpersonal communications skills and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to fluently read, write and speak English. Also requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Salary Rate: $19.15 to $23.28 per hour To Apply: You may obtain application materials at Woodburn City Hall or at www.ci.woodburn.or.us. Please apply in person, by mail, or via email to sasha.sprauer at ci.woodburn.or.us. Woodburn City Hall - Human Resources 270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, OR 97071 503-980-2401 ************************************** Posted: 10/15/09 Children's Librarian Closes: 11/20/09 Molalla, OR Part-time position (less than 20 hours per week) Salary range: $16.00-$18.00 per hour Qualifications: Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a MLS or a MLS degree. Wanted: An enthusiastic and creative individual to develop, manage and implement library service for children and teens in a well-used small library. This includes planning and presenting programs for youth, evaluating materials to maintain diverse and relevant youth collections and provide outreach services. For full job description and application visit: www.cityofmolalla.com ************************************** Posted: 10/23/09 Distance Learning Librarian Closes: 11/23/09 (or until filled) Portland, OR Portland State University Library General Description: Develops and coordinates the Library's distance learning services and programs; coordinates initiatives and training for Library faculty and staff to support distance services in their respective areas; supports course-integrated online information literacy instruction in a collaborative environment; develops policies and procedures for providing access to materials to distributed learning students and faculty; participates in the library's dynamic reference and instruction programs; and collaborates on the selection of information resources to support the distance education needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Tenure-track faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This entry-level, full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position, ranked at the Instructor level, reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS.; experience developing online learning objects and guides, web applications, digital media, and with post-production editing; demonstrated understanding of, and expressed commitment to the principles and standards of information literacy; work experience in current pedagogy of online information literacy instruction; instructional technology training and experience; ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and provide transcripts. Deadlines: Review of applications begins November, 2009. Open until finalists identified. Online ad: Please see the full posting at http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_013.pdf To Apply: Send cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha at pdx.edu. Applications not containing all requested documents will not be considered. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or pdf documents). ************************************** To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from Jobline after one month Email your request to April Baker. To Unsubscribe To subscribe/unsubscribe from libs-or, visit http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Jobline Editor: April Baker, 503-378-2464. Oregon State Library homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Libs-or subscription assistance: 503-932-1004. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! Moore, Mary Y. The Successful Library Trustee Handbook. 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA, 2010. 021.820973 Moore 2nd ed. ISBN 978-0-8389-1003-0 (description of 1st ed) Some boards of directors micromanage, while others protect their "turf" to the detriment of their customers. After decades of working with boards, library consultant Mary Moore has experienced enough understanding to provide authoritative guidance on what trustees can do to foster an effective organization. In this definitive guide and ALTA-approved training manual for members of library boards of trustees, Moore has created a user-friendly orientation manual for new trustees and refresher course for experienced board members. Designed to improve any board's effectiveness, The Successful Library Trustee Handbook offers proven advice about what it takes to make the board run smoothly - from meetings to evaluations. It addresses the critical questions every board member needs to understand: What does it mean to be on a library board of trustees? How does advocacy work and why is it important? Who makes library policy? Is there a more effective way to do strategic planning? Practical checklists, tables and what have you learned? review items will help anyone make the most of the experience of serving on a board. Trustees, administrators, consultants, trainers, and library students will welcome this hands-on "bring it along and mark it up" reference. The Library PR Handbook: High-Impact Communications. Mark R. Gould, Ed. Chicago: ALA, 2010. 021.7 Libra2 ISBN 978-0-8389-1002-3 Highly recommended reading for anyone charged with the responsibility of summoning up community support and involvement in behalf of a school or community library. --The Midwest Book Review Must read for librarians working in multi-type libraries. --Camila Alire, ALA President 2009-10 This just-in-time, user-friendly guide has something to help every librarian, from the newly-minted grad to seasoned veteran, meet today s complex communications challenges. --Rochelle Lefkowitz, founder, Pro Media Communications The fast-paced and complex PR role is becoming increasingly important as libraries need to respond quickly to the changing media landscape and the country's demographic shifts. This handbook will get you on the right PR track with: ideas to harness a celebrity brand and create effective public service announcements; the how-tos of amplifying your message through partnerships; the means to develop affordable podcasts, savvy outreach programs, and special events; and tips for using gaming to build excitement. Written by high-profile experts in the PR field, "The Library PR Handbook" is the essential reader for those looking to spice up their library's message and get the word out. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Oct 30 11:57:02 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:57:02 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Free Webinar: Millennials in the Library Message-ID: <4ED6867C-562D-4A09-BC90-2779B4D4B38D@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Webinar Title: Millennials in the Library Speaker: Jennifer Kushell, with special guests Mandy McGee and Monica Harris Cost: Free to Library Staff of Oregon Libraries Date: November 13, 2009 Description: The Millennial Generation, Generation Y, Echo Boomers, Digital Natives, and the Trophy Generation are all terms used to describe people born in the United States between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. Shaped by a heady mix of culture, politics, and technology, "Millennials" have had an unprecedented exposure to mass media, pop culture, instant communication, and cultural freedom woven together by a complex technological net. Jennifer Kushell, President of the YSN.com (Your Success Network) and author of "Secrets of the Young and Successful," will explore the social impact Millennials will have on our culture and specifically on our libraries. Having worked extensively with this powerhouse, global generation, Jennifer will answer the questions: Who are Millennials? How do they interact with information and technology? In what ways can our libraries better serve them as patrons, students, and staff? Jennifer will be joined by Mandy McGee, Librarian and Manager of Adult and Teen Services, and Monica Harris, Teen Services Librarian, from the Oak Park Public Library. Please join us for an exciting discussion on library adaptation to the changing face of our patrons. This webcast is 90 minutes in length. Visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for additional information or contact BCR directly at info at bcr.org Location: View the training via webcast from your personal computer or a computer you can access easily. Or you may attend a group session at a location near you. Please review the host sites http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/sites/oregon/millennials.html to find a convenient location. (Check back later if no Oregon sites are listed initially) How to Register: Register online at http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/registration.html - registration is FREE. Background Information: This webcast is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. An online archive of this presentation will be available for up to 30 days after the original broadcast date. Please visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for more information. A DVD of this webcast should be available for you to check out from the State Library about one month after the date it was broadcast. DVDs of previous webcasts are available from State Library (http://catalog.willamette.edu/search~S2/X?college+of+dupage&SORT=DX&searchscope=2) through your library's establish interlibrary loan process. Learn more about these DVDs and other Library and Information Science professional resources at our blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/). Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Holly Polivka Youth Services Librarian Tigard Public Library Main line: 503.684.6537 Direct line: 503.718.2811 hollyc at tigard-or.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Fri Oct 30 16:04:17 2009 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:17 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] House re-introduces SKILLs Act emphasizing role of school librarians Message-ID: <61ec90900910301604n6a19fc06l334116b979734916@mail.gmail.com> Did you see this today? House re-introduces SKILLs Act emphasizing role of school librarians October 30th, 2009 | Category: OGR, School Libraries The Strengthening Kids? Interest in Learning and Libraries Act, or the SKILLs Act, was re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week with support from both sides of the aisle. This legislation is intended to ensure that all students will have the support and resources they need for a quality education by establishing a goal that all public school libraries employ no less than one highly qualified school library media specialist. H.R. 3928 was introduced by Representatives Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-7) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI-3) and was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. In 2007 the SKILLs Act was introduced in the 110th Congress by both Reps. Grijalva and Ehlers and received 30 cosponsors. This SKILLs Act was also introduced in the U.S. Senate in the 110th Congress by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and received bi-partisan sponsorship from Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS), John Kerry (D-MA), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). There is no Senate legislation yet in the 111th Congress. In the 110th Congress, the SKILLs Act failed to be reported out of committee. Jeff Kratz Assistant Director, OGR http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=3980 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mwerner1 at uoregon.edu Fri Oct 30 16:30:28 2009 From: mwerner1 at uoregon.edu (Michael Werner) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:28 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Etude] The autumn 2009 issue of Etude is here Message-ID: <3C6DBBCA-630C-4525-BCF2-23CD10941404@uoregon.edu> The autumn 2009 issue of Etude: The Journal of Literary Nonfiction is here http://etude.uoregon.edu In this issue? THOMAS GIBBS, M.D. struggles to help a patient. MICHELLE THERIAULT searches for sea otters. MARC DADIGAN goes to the fights. KATHERINE GRIES tries to get a good night?s sleep. JOHN R. CORRIGAN remembers important lessons. In LISTEN UP, our audio feature, JACK HART, national writing coach and author of A Writer?s Coach, talks about narrative techniques in news writing. In WIDE ANGLE, our multi-media feature, Etude?s own MICHAEL WERNER and KATIE CAMPBELL chronicle the experiences and transformative art of World War II-era pacifists at Camp Waldport on the Oregon coast. Plus? ISOLDE RAFTERY interviews the inestimable (and delightfully curmudgeonly) Barbara Ehrenreich. TERESA BARKER explores books that place little actors on a big stage. LAUREN KESSLER bids adieu to another book manuscript. --- Michael James Werner Visiting Instructor of News/Editorial Journalism University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication Associate Editor, Etude: The Journal of Literary Nonfiction http://etude.uoregon.edu 1275 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1275 (541) 346-4416 "We need men who can dream of things that never were." - John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Etude mailing list Etude at rowell.uoregon.edu https://rowell.uoregon.edu/mailman/listinfo/etude From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Oct 30 14:17:29 2009 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:17:29 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Letter to Libraries Online - November 2009 Message-ID: <3297A75B-C239-4383-A0FF-44BF596F18D3@state.or.us> Letter To Libraries Online An Electronic Newsletter from the Oregon State Library.......Volume 19, Issue 11, November 2009 Library Board News STATE LIBRARY BOARD AGREES TO PAY FOR GALE, NOT TO CHARGE FOR L-NET At the October 19th meeting of the State Library Board of Trustees, the Board heard recommendations from the Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council about the LSTA program in 2010. The Board agreed with the Council that LSTA funds should provide a 100% subsidy for Gale databases in 2010, given the low cost that the Library was able to negotiate. They also agreed, after some discussion, that the Library would not seek partial support payments from public and academic libraries for L-net e-reference services in 2010-11. Had the Board wanted to do this, they would have had to adopt a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule in December. Instead they passed a motion to set the partial support payments at $0 in 2010-11. They do plan to revise the Administrative Rule next year so that partial support payments may be levied in the future, if the Board were to decide to do so. In other business the Board awarded competitive LSTA grants to 16 applicants. The 2010 grant awards totaled $921,270. The Board also approved goals for the State Librarian in 2009-10 and authorized funding for the Horner Library Staff Exchange project in 2010. The next meeting of the Board will take place on December 3rd and 4th at the State Library in Salem. The meeting on December 3rd will be the Board's biennial planning retreat. LSTA COMPETITIVE GRANT AWARDS FOR 2010 At their October 19th meeting the State Library Board of Trustees awarded the following LSTA competitive grants for 2010: Oregon State University Libraries, Oregon Digital Library Project $69,373 Tigard Public Library, Bridging the Gap: Gaming for All Ages through the Public Library $5,525 Eastern Oregon University of behalf of Sage Library System of Eastern Oregon, Test and Implement an Open Source Integrated Library System $102,359 Deschutes Public Library District Library, Linx; Bringing the Public Library to Schools $36,380 Oregon Council of County Law Libraries, Oregon County Law Library Consultant Grant $72,880 Lewis and Clark College, Oregon Poetic Voices $34,150 University of Oregon Libraries, Oregon Digital Newspaper Project $90,880 Multnomah County Library, Preparing Black Children for Kindergarten: A Library Planning Grant $45,901 Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Healing Through Collaboration $58,362 Multnomah County Library, Kaboom! Knowledgeable and Active Boomers $52,793 Western Oregon University, Cooperative Library Instruction Project 2 $95,629 Portland Community College, Expanding Library Continuing Education Opportunities for All of Oregon $66,297 Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Images and Education: A Southern Oregon Perspective $69,163 Shaw Historical Library at Oregon Institute of Technology, Seniors to Seniors: Creating Local History $32,587 Tualatin Public Library, Creating Civic Engagement Through Volunteerism $11,440 Oregon Council of Teachers of English, Libraries as Community Research Centers $77,554 State Library News STATE LIBRARY CO-HOSTS NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR TRIBAL LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS On October 19-22 about 550 librarians, archivists, museum professionals and others gathered at the Red Lion on the River in Portland for the fourth National Conference of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums. The conference was co-hosted by the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla and the Oregon State Library, and sponsored by the Western Council of State Libraries through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Tribes from all across the U.S. were represented. The conference combined inspirational keynote speakers like Russell Means, leader of the American Indian Movement, with many workshop sessions where participants learned how to preserve their heritage and lifeways. A focus of the conference was on preserving tribal languages, many of which are endangered. Experts like Professor Phillip Cash Cash from the University of Arizona demonstrated the use of new technologies to revitalize the use of tribal languages. In the closing session Russell Means made a plea for "total immersion" education programs to teach tribal children their language. MaryKay Dahlgreen from the State Library worked with Malissa Minthorn Winks from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla for the past year to plan and present the national conference in Portland. 30,000 BOOKS ON THEIR WAY TO FUJIAN On October 15th, 15 members of the Oregon National Guard came to the State Library to load nearly 1,000 boxes of surplus library books into a 40 foot ocean-going container. The State Library and the International Relations Roundtable of the Oregon Library Association have been collecting the books from libraries, companies and individuals since the beginning of the year. The books will travel to the port of Xiamen in Oregon's sister province of Fujian, China. The Xiamen University Library will receive the books and distribute them to libraries throughout the province. "I want to thank all of the Oregon libraries that answered the call and donated books for this worthwhile effort," said State Librarian Jim Scheppke. The project was motivated by Xiamen University Library Director Dehong Xiao, who traveled to Oregon last fall and encouraged the donation project. Because of the millions of English-language learners in Fujian there is a severe shortage of English-language books in Fujian libraries. ONLINE OREGON LIBRARY DIRECTORY LAUNCHES The State Library has developed a new online Oregon Library Directory. The old dowloadable library directories were not searchable and there were three separate directories. They were difficult to use to create address labels for mailings, and were only updated quarterly. The new online directory is searchable and includes all types of libraries. You can update your library's information online so it will be updated continuously, you can create customized contact lists, and more easily create address labels for mailings for libraries on your customized lists. Please check out the Oregon Library Directory and make sure your library information is up-to-date. We hope this will be a more effective tool for you and your colleagues. FREE BCR WEB TRAININGS BEGIN The "Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve 2010" webcast series will begin in November. All webcasts will be from 9:00a - 10:30 PT. November 13. 2009: Millennials in the Library January 29, 2010: Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget: Creative in a New Economy February 19, 2010: Cataloging: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? March 12, 2010: Information Literacy Education: A National Overview April 9, 2010: Technology Trends in Libraries: Tools, Skills, Staffing, Training These webcasts will give library staff a solid framework for problem-solving in today's complex library environment. They are cost-effective ways for staff to stay current and informed on libraries' use of technology. You and your staff can maximize these opportunities by bringing a group of interested staff together to watch, organize discussions about the impact of the shows' content on your library, and brainstorm follow-up actions suitable for your library environment. Register now for one or more webcasts by completing BCR's online registration form. This series of webcasts is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR, paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. Also, DVDs of previous webcasts are available via ILL from the Oregon State Library. MORE OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT TBABS THAN EVER BEFORE Talking Book and Braille Services has more than 75% of the books for 2010's Battle of the Books on recorded cassette. Some titles are even available in Braille format. We have copies on hand and ready to loan to registered patrons so call to reserve your student's books today. You can reach us Monday through Friday at 800-452-0292. A friendly Reader's Advisor is on hand now waiting to take your book order. If your student isn't registered yet for Talking Books, download an application and mail in the original. We'll process the application and get materials in your student's hands within a few days. If you have any questions call or leave a message at 800-452-0292. VISIT A GREAT LSTA GRANT PROJECT - OHSU'S MEDLINEPLUS GO LOCAL OREGON Oregon Health Go Local is coordinated by the Oregon Health & Science University Library. It's an online directory of health service providers throughout Oregon. Users can browse by health topics, health providers, or location to find the services they need. As part of MedlinePlus Go Local, the Oregon Health Go Local database is integrated with the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus database. From MedlinePlus users will be able to find health service providers in Oregon based on specific health topics. Other Library News MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONS HIGHEST AWARD FOR LIBRARY SERVICE Multnomah County Library has been named one of five library recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries. The annual award, made by the Institute of Museum and Library Services since 1994, recognizes institutions for outstanding social, educational, environmental or economic contributions to their communities. Multnomah County Library will receive the National Medal at a ceremony held later in Washington, D.C., and a $10,000 award in recognition of its extraordinary contributions. Each day more than 13,000 people visit the library, library staff answer more than 2,100 inquiries, and patrons check out or renew 57,000 books and other materials. In response to changing demographics, Multnomah County Library has established programs, services and outreach to Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers and increased the collection of books and materials in these languages. The library has also increased the diversity of its staff to better reflect and serve the community. Multnomah County Library is also a leader in the area of early childhood services. "We have known for years that Oregon's oldest and largest public library was among the best in the U.S.," said State Librarian Jim Scheppke. "This award from the IMLS really validates that." OREGON READS COMMITTEE ISSUES FINAL REPORT The Oregon Reads Committee of the Oregon Library Association issued a final report showing that the project involved more Oregonians than any other Sesquicentennial event held this year. The Committee estimates that at least 80,000 Oregonians of all ages, and in every county of the state, participated in the project. At least 40,000 people read the Oregon Reads adult book selection, Stubborn Twig by Lauren Kessler and another 10,000 read the junior book selections Bat 6 by Virginia Euwer Wolff and Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson. Oregon Reads related programs in libraries totaled 473 with over 34,000 attending. Over 10,000 copies of Stubborn Twig were available for check out from Oregon libraries and circulation is estimated at 25,000. Leah Griffith, Director of the Newberg Public Library, made the final report on Oregon Reads to the Oregon 150 Board of Directors at the end of September. P.S. (From the State Librarian) This year I will have been a practicing librarian for 30 years. And in all those years, mostly spent working in state libraries in Texas and Oregon, I can't remember a time when public libraries nationwide were under more stress. You can't pick up a Library Journal or American Libraries these days without reading about funding cuts, branch closures, layoffs and furlough weeks, or serious threats of these from powerful elected officials. At the same time the demand for public library services is greater than it's ever been since public libraries began in this country more than a century and a half ago. My heart goes out to dedicated public library staff that are faced with this situation, and I hope we can come out of it soon. The only silver lining I can see is that no one seems to be talking anymore about how public libraries have been made unnecessary by the Internet. Public libraries have proven themselves to be one of the most important public services we have in this recession. But the odd thing about this is that despite the terrible national news, Oregon public libraries seem to be holding their own. With just a few exceptions, Oregon public libraries have not experienced cutbacks and closures in the current recession. One exception is the Hood River County Library which has taken a 30% budget cut this year, due to the county's reliance on timber revenue from county forests that has nearly dried up. This is an unusual case since most libraries don't rely on this funding source. Another exception is the Josephine County Library which is still trying to bring back services by relying on donations in the absence of ongoing county funding. But aside from these two libraries, most Oregon public libraries have been able to maintain their funding pretty well. There are two reasons for this that occur to me. One is that we now have 24 public library taxing districts with permanent tax rates. When I came to work at the State Library at the beginning of 1986 there were only six districts in the state. Several of these districts fund multiple libraries in a county (e.g., Coos, Umatilla, Clackamas) so the impact in providing stable funding for many Oregon libraries is even greater than it may seem. A second reason is the effect of property tax limitation measures that were passed by Oregon voters in the 1990's. Measure 50, in particular, resulted in property taxes being levied on an artificially low assessed value, not the higher real market value. On page six of the latest Oregon Property Tax Statistics report there is a graph that shows the significant difference between assessed value and real market value in 2008-09. I believe that in other states library funding has been reduced due to falling property values, but in Oregon, our libraries have been shielded from this so far because real market values still have not fallen below assessed values. So even though Measure 50 was opposed by most librarians, and had some bad effects on library funding back in the 1990's, today it is helping to sustain library funding. This just goes to show you, if you didn't already know, that public policy changes often have unintended consequences. - Jim Scheppke Contacts at the Oregon State Library Library Development: 503-378-2525, MaryKay Dahlgreen, Mary Mayberry, Darci Hanning, Ann Reed, Jennifer Maurer, Katie Anderson. Talking Book and Braille Services: 503-378-5389, Susan Westin. Government Research and Electronic Services: 503-378-5030, Robert Hulshof-Schmidt. State Librarian: 503-378-4367, Jim Scheppke. LTLO Editor: 503-378-2464, April Baker. Letter to Libraries Online is published monthly by the Oregon State Library. Editorial office: LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950, 503-378-2464, editor: April Baker. Letter to Libraries Online is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form on the publications page at the Oregon State Library's homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Oregon State Library. News items or articles should be sent to April Baker, or mailed to LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950. To unsubscribe from libs-or, either send an 'unsubscribe' message to libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us, or visit the website: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or/. All materials may be reprinted or distributed freely. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: