[Libs-Or] Call for Proposals: OLA Quarterly Fall Issue

[Rachel Humpert]

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On May 12, 2022, at 10:18 AM, OLA President via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

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The Oregon Library Association Quarterly (OLAQ) is seeking submissions for the Fall 2022 issue. Article proposals are due by June 2, 2022.

The OLAQ’s editorial mission is to showcase the innovative work of Oregon library workers, students, partner organizations, and volunteers. Editorial guidelines have recently been updated to reflect OLA’s values and equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts. To learn more, see the OLAQ website.

The theme for the fall issue is Accelerated Change: What to Keep and What to Leave Behind.

The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic required library workers to reconsider library policies and services as barriers to access and services were quickly exposed. While the limits on services were daunting, there was an opportunity to reimagine how libraries could use space, programs, technology, and collections to improve access and address equity concerns. In this issue, we hope to explore the ideas coming out of pandemic restrictions that have broadened the reach and improved library services. We also welcome examples of changes to policies and services that did not have the expected outcomes. Some examples of topics that could be covered are the elimination of fines, curbside and other forms of delivery of materials, virtual or mobile collections and services, outreach to underserved communities, or outdoor or virtual programming. We want to hear about how all those "pivots" during the pandemic have worked and what they mean for the future of library services.

Guest editor for this issue will be Arlene Weible, OLA President and Electronic Services Consultant at the State Library of Oregon.

Potential authors are invited to submit proposals to Arlene at olapresident at olaweb.org by June 2, 2022.

Proposals should include the author’s name and contact information, proposed topic, and a brief description (300-500 words).

Article length averages 1,000 to 2,500 words, and images and creative work are welcome.

Please also include answers to the following questions:

        •       How does the proposed topic relate to the theme?

        •       What is your connection to the policies or services described in your proposal?

        •       How will you address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your article?


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Arlene Weible
Oregon Library Association President, 2021-2022
olapresident at olaweb.org
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