[Libs-Or] LAST CALL: IFC Vacancy Recruitment

[Intellectual Freedom Committee]

Hello Intellectual Freedom Fighters!

The Oregon Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee
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currently
has ONE open position and is seeking a new member. We are looking for an
individual who is passionate about intellectual freedom and eager to
support and advocate for the intellectual freedom needs of Oregon
libraries, especially in a time of unprecedented challenges.


To apply, please send a Letter of Interest (no longer than 1 page) to Emily
O’Neal, the current Chair of the committee, at ifc.chair at olaweb.org by end
of day January 5th, 2024. Please include information about: the areas of
intellectual freedom you are passionate about, your availability to
participate in committee work, and the work and life experience which you
would bring to the committee. We especially encourage people from
historically underrepresented groups and non-represented regions (See current
member map
<https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1dY8aRgJeIaB90kC1YUmr5mamoSXXd9U&usp=sharing>
) to apply.


The Intellectual Freedom Committee is a 9-member standing OLA committee
with the charge of supporting the library community's commitment to the
freedom to read, open access to information, and other intellectual freedom
issues throughout the state. Ongoing projects of the committee include:


·  supporting libraries that receive intellectual freedom challenges
including to materials and other IF issues;

·  providing information on IF issues through listserv communication,
social media, web tool kits, and other resources;

·  honoring Intellectual Freedom Champions;

·  working with the Legislative Committee and the OLA Board on topical
issues that arise, such as net neutrality.

·  supporting Banned Books Week;

·  sponsoring sessions at the OLA conference on IF issues;


Please note, given the current environment of extensive intellectual
freedom challenges, committee participation is significant.  Committee
members time commitment includes:

-          Actively responding to challenge support requests

-          Timely responses to committee emails and correspondence

-          Attendance to monthly zoom IFC meetings

-          Volunteering for committee action items

-          Providing IF training upon request


Members are asked to serve at least two years. The IFC meets approximately
six times a year, plus a short meeting at the OLA annual conference.
Committee members participate remotely, either via Zoom or conference call.
  Applicants must be available to attend IFC monthly meetings, scheduled
for the second Friday of each month from 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Pacific Time).


If you have any questions about the committee, please feel free to contact
us!

 Emily O'Neal - IFC Chair

ifc.chair at olaweb.org

--
Chair - ifc.chair at olaweb.org
Intellectual Freedom Committee https://www.olaweb.org/if-home
Oregon Library Association https://www.olaweb.org/


-- 
Chair - ifc.chair at olaweb.org
Intellectual Freedom Committee https://www.olaweb.org/if-home
Oregon Library Association https://www.olaweb.org/
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