[Libs-Or] State Library Newsletter: Letter to Libraries Online September 2016

Thu Sep 1 09:22:57 PDT 2016

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Letter to Libraries Online

A Monthly Newsletter from the Oregon State Library

Volume 26, Issue 9, September 2016

Contents:
Library Board News
State Library News

Other Library News

Contacts at the State Library

Vision: All Oregonians have the information essential to be engaged citizens, to strengthen our communities, and to build a prosperous state.

Mission: The State Library provides leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for Oregonians with print disabilities, the Legislature and state government, and all Oregonians through local libraries.

Library Board News

State Library Board Met in Salem on August 26th

The Oregon State Library Board met on Friday, August 26th at the State Library in Salem. The board heard presentations from State Library staff about the Edge Initiative<http://www.libraryedge.org/>, our Volunteer Program<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/Pages/Volunteer_Lib.aspx>, improvements to the Talking Book and Braille Library website<http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/TalkingBooks/pages/index.aspx>, and implementation of HB 3523<https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3523/Enrolled> regarding agency subscriptions<http://libguides.osl.state.or.us/subscription_database>. The board also discussed the annual assessment of Key Performance Measure #15, regarding best practices for the board, in addition to the role and responsibilities of the board since the changes in statute created by the passage of HB 3523<https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3523/Enrolled> during the 2015 Legislative Session. Board Chair Aletha Bonebrake appointed a subcommittee, comprised of Bonebrake, Ann Malkin, and Dacia Johnson, to work on the roles and responsibilities of board members. Additionally, Bonebrake appointed a subcommittee to begin exploring evaluation options for the State Librarian. This subcommittee includes Leslie Hicks as Chair, Satish Upadhyay, and Julie Curtis. The next board meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 28th at the Independence Public Library in Independence, Oregon.

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State Library News

The State Library Welcomes Sarah Pearson

[Sarah P]The Oregon State Library is pleased to introduce Sarah Pearson as the newest member of the Government Information & Library Services Division, serving as Customer Service Specialist. Sarah's duties include Social Media Coordination, Document Delivery, Product Support, and Customer Service. Sarah comes to the State Library from Deepwood Museum & Gardens. She holds a degree in History from Western Oregon University. Sarah's first day was July 26. We are excited to welcome her to the State Library!

Learn Something New this Fall with Skillsoft

[Skillsoft Logo]Great learning opportunities are just a click away! Library staff in Oregon now have free access<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/skillsoft.aspx> to over 500 online courses on a wide range of technology and business topics through State Library's subscription to Skillsoft. We're excited about this new source for continuing education and are looking forward to staff exploring the catalog and using these courses to meet individual learning needs.

Here are just a few of the courses that you will be able to take:

* Professional Networking Essentials: Developing Confidence
* Leadership Essentials
* Customer Service Fundamentals
* Managing Change
* The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial professionals
* Becoming a Manager: Leading and Communicating

There is also a variety of courses and short tutorial videos to strengthen your technology skills on topics including

* Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016
* Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10
* Mac OSX
* Adobe software including Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Skillsoft is entirely self-paced, online learning so you can take a course when it fits your schedule. More information about how to register for a free account and access these resources is now available<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/skillsoft.aspx>! Questions? Please contact Darci Hanning, <mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us> 503-378-2527.

SDLAC Releases Annual Report

The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC) released its annual report<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/technology/sdlp/2016SDLACAnnualReport_Final.pdf> in August. The report highlights usage statistics of the resources in the Statewide Database Licensing Program<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx> from the previous year. Committee initiatives including the creation of a suggestion form and FAQ, adding more STEM content to Gale Virtual Reference Library subscription, and recommendations around building a central portal, are also included. More information about the Statewide Database Licensing Program can be found on its website<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx>. If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Weible<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>, 503-378-5020.

2016 Annual Report on Challenges to Library Materials is Now Available!

[Stand Up Badge]The 2016 Annual Report<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/projects/OIFC/2016.oifc.annual.report.pdf> on challenges to materials in Oregon libraries in available on the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse webpage. Last year nine items were challenged at three public libraries and one school library in Oregon. Eight of the items were retained, while the results of the ninth challenge are unknown. The Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) collects reports about formal, written challenges to library material from all types of Oregon libraries. The information is reported to OIFC by Oregon libraries on a voluntarily basis. OIFC compiles the reports from libraries into an annual report each year; all previous reports are also available online at Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse.

Please visit the OIFC webpage<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/projects/OIFC/index.aspx> to learn about how to prepare your library for potential challenges, how to talk with patrons who express concerns about material, what happens after a reconsideration report form is submitted, and how to deal with the media if a challenge goes public. Direct any questions to Katie Anderson<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528.

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Other Library News

DOGAMI Releases Digital Mining Records

[DOGAMI Logo]Oregon has a rich history in mining. Due to funding provided through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the State Library, the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is working to make mining records more widely accessible. Three new digital collections have been recently released. The Baker County Mining Claim Records<http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/milo/index-claim-records-BAKE.htm> collection, spanning from 1862 to 1964, includes over 50 volumes containing records of claims bought and sold, claim locations, claim maintenance, mining district meeting minutes and laws, and more. The Historical Society Records<http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/milo/index-historical-soc-records.htm> collection includes mining and mineral records held by the Josephine County Historical Society, the Gold Hill Historical Society, and the Woodville Historical Society. Records take the form of maps, letters, photographs, news articles, mining newspapers, and other publications.

The Mining Permit Viewer<http://www.oregongeology.org/mlrr/permitviewer.htm> is an interactive map that offers easy access to permit files such as site permits, inspections, maps, photographs, and correspondence for aggregate mining sites-many of which are no longer in operation. This collection includes records for Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, and Deschutes counties as well as some records for mines in Douglas, Lincoln, Marion, Polk, and Washington counties. These new collections make valuable Oregon mining information widely accessible to historians, genealogists, gold panners, and mine operators alike-without the need to travel or put fragile physical items in jeopardy.

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Contacts

Oregon State Library

Library Support and Development Services: 503-378-2525, Ferol Weyand<mailto:FerolWeyand at oslmail.osl.state.or.us>, Darci Hanning<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us>, Ann Reed<mailto:ann.reed at state.or.us>, Jennifer Maurer<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>, Katie Anderson<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, Tamara Ottum<mailto:tamara.ottum at state.or.us>, Arlene Weible<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>, Susan Westin<mailto:susan.b.westin at state.or.us>.

Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library Manager: 503-378-5435, Susan Westin<mailto:susan.b.westin at state.or.us>.
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Government Information and Library Services Manager: Vacant.

State Librarian: 503-378-4367, MaryKay Dahlgreen<mailto:marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us>.

Letter to Libraries Online Editor: 503-378-2464, Jessica Rondema<mailto:jessica.rondema at state.or.us>.

Letter to Libraries Online is published monthly by the Oregon State Library. It is available free of charge and is published only in electronic form on the publications page<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/Pages/publications.aspx> on the Oregon State Library's website<http://www.oregon.gov/OSL>.

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