[Libs-Or] Seeking Nominations for Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee

[Jennifer Maurer]

Hi,



On behalf of the LSTA Advisory Council, the Oregon State Library is now accepting nominations for the following three vacancies on the Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC). Terms begin on July 1, 2011 and are for three years:

               Position #1 - Public library serving less than 25,000; term ending June 30, 2014
               Position #2 - Academic library from Oregon University System; term ending June 30, 2014
               Position #3 - School library drawn from OASL membership; term ending June 30, 2014



Please see the end of this message for a list of libraries eligible for each of these positions.

Self-nominations are encouraged. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please read further and/or pass this message along.

Process and Timeline:
Nominations are being accepted online only at http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=943.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 8, 2011, 5:00 pm.

Once confirmed, the slate of nominees will be presented by the State Library staff to the LSTA Advisory Council at their May 13, 2011 meeting. Appointees will be notified by the State Library as soon as possible after the LSTA Advisory Council meeting.

Expectations:
In making appointments, the LSTA Advisory Council will seek representatives with experience in database licensing and with the use and/or selection of databases.

Involvement in SDLAC will include representing your constituent group through attendance at meetings, participation on a listserv, possible database vendor selection, and providing feedback on the success of the statewide database licensing program.

The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee is required to meet once a year. Currently the Committee meets nearly every quarter. Attendance can be in person in Salem or via teleconference.



Additional Information:

SDLAC committee members represent the following groups:

One representative from the LSTA Advisory Council;

Three public library representatives, one each from libraries serving populations over 100,000, between 25,000-100,000, and 25,000 or less;

Three academic library representatives, one each from a community college, Oregon University System, and private academic institution;

One representative from a resource sharing system;

One representative from a tribal library and,

Two school library representatives drawn from OASL (formerly OEMA) membership.



Nominees for Position #1 (public libraries serving less than 25,000) may come from the following libraries:


Adams Public Library

Grant County Library

Pilot Rock Public Library

Agness Community Library District

Harney County Library

Port Orford Public Library

Amity Public Library

Harrisburg Public Library

Rainier City Library

Arlington Public Library

Hazel M. Lewis Library

Scappoose Public Library

Astoria Public Library

Helix Public Library

Scio Public Library

Athena Public Library

Hermiston Public Library

Seaside Public Library

Baker County Library District

Hood River County Library

Sheridan Public Library

Bandon Public Library

Independence Public Library

Sherman County Public/School Library

Banks Public Library

Jefferson County Library District

Sherwood Public Library

Brownsville Community Library

Jefferson Public Library

Siuslaw Public Library District

Chetco Community Public Library

Joseph City Library

Southern Wasco County Library

Clatskanie Library District

Junction City Public Library

Spray Public/School Library

Coos Bay Public Library

La Grande Public Library

St. Helens Public Library

Coos County Library Service District

Lake County Library District

Stanfield Public Library

Coquille Public Library

Lakeside Public Library

Stayton Public Library

Cornelius Public Library

Lane Library District

Sweet Home Public Library

Cottage Grove Public Library

Langlois Library District

The Dalles-Wasco County Library

Curry Public Library District

Lebanon Public Library

Toledo Public Library

Dallas Public Library

Lincoln County Library District

Ukiah Public Library

Dora Public Library

Lyons Public Library

Umatilla Public Library

Driftwood Public Library

Mary Gilkey Public Library

Union Carnegie Public Library

Dufur School/Community Library

Milton-Freewater Public Library

Vernonia Public Library

Echo Public Library

Molalla Public Library

Wagner Community Library

Elgin Public Library

Monmouth Public Library

Waldport Public Library

Emma Humphrey Library

Mt. Angel Public Library

Wallowa County Library

Enterprise City Library

Newport Public Library

Wallowa Public Library

Estacada Public Library

North Bend Public Library

Warrenton Community Library

Fern Ridge Library District

North Plains Public Library

Weston Public Library

Flora M. Laird Memorial Library

North Powder City Library

Willamina Public Library

Fossil Public Library

Nyssa Public Library

Wilsonville Public Library

Garden Home Community Library

Oakridge Public Library

Yachats Public Library

Gilliam County Library

Oregon Trail Library District



Gladstone Public Library

Pendleton Public Library






Nominees for Position #2 (academic library from the Oregon University System) may come from the following libraries:



Eastern Oregon University

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Portland State University

Southern Oregon University

University of Oregon

Western Oregon University



Nominees for Position #3 (school library) may include school librarians who have OASL membership.



If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please don't hesitate to contact me.



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<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>

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