[Libs-Or] 2020 Census field activities update - more changes!

[Arlene Weible]

If you have been following the news, you will have heard that the 2020 Census field operations timeline has been changed and will end on September 30, rather than October 31. As a result of this change, Census workers have moved up their timeline and have started visiting households to follow up with those who have not yet responded all over the state.  Communities with the lowest response rates will be the focus of operations, so if you want to check on your community's current status, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html

We've heard reports that Census workers have encountered some problems and have had law enforcement called reporting them as trespassers. Please help get the word out in your local officials and community about the work the Census is doing to get an accurate count of your community ... letting people know that this work will be essential to the future economic well-being of the library and the community is really important.

One approach to messaging is to get the word out that households can prevent a Census visit if they call or go online to fill out their information. Here are some graphics that may be helpful with this message:
https://censuscounts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-to-identify-census-taker.png
https://censuscounts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-to-identify-census-taker-SPN.png

Also, here is a an official web site with graphics and links to all the options for filling out the Census form: https://2020census.gov/en/census-takers.html

More promotional materials can be found on the Census 2020 Resources for Oregon Libraries site. https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/census2020/toolkit

As you can imagine, Census workers are having to work in an ever-changing public safety and political environment. Let's help them as much as we can in this last push for Census participation and getting a complete and accurate count.

Thanks!

Arlene Weible, MLS
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
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