[Libs-Or] PSU Library

Sat May 4 10:48:56 PDT 2024

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*Diedre Conkling*
*diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change
your attitude.”―Maya Angelou

On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 10:47 AM Diedre Conkling <diedre08 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> This was posted in the comments on the OLA Facebook page under the post
> about the message from the library. The post is from Melissa Blount
>
> “Here’s another perspective and additional information. I appreciate that
> care was taken with the most vulnerable resources.”
>
>
>
> *Diedre Conkling*
> *diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>
>
> “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change
> your attitude.”―Maya Angelou
>
>
> On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM Robin Hartman via Libs-Or <
> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
>
>> This is truly mind boggling how misplaced this destructive protest is. I
>> am so sorry for the impact this will have on the library, the staff, and
>> patrons you serve. I hope that, besides monetary support, your community
>> will have trauma treatment available to you. My heart goes out to you at
>> PSU.
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Robin Hartman
>> Library Director
>> Bushnell University
>> Eugene, Oregon
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On May 4, 2024, at 8:45 AM, Steph Miller via Libs-Or <
>> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> [EXTERNAL] This message is from outside our University. Please inspect
>> links carefully before clicking and use caution with attachments.
>>
>>
>> Thank you for initiating this dialogue, Wendy. I just viewed the image
>> gallery
>> <https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/05/walk-through-of-portland-state-universitys-library-after-three-night-occupation-reveals-damage-its-ugly.html>in
>> The Oregonian and the <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PCbp2Ce-E> video
>> walkthrough <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PCbp2Ce-E>. My heartfelt
>> condolences go out to all those who have been negatively affected by these
>> protests.
>> I am curious about the lasting impact of the destruction of the Millar
>> Library on the library workers, university students and educators, and
>> the Portland community as a whole. As a library worker in the
>> Portland area, I also want to understand why the library was chosen to be
>> the place for this demonstration and destruction.
>>
>>
>> *Steph Miller, MLS
>> <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations>
>> she/they pronouns*
>> *Tue-Sat*
>> *Regional Librarian for Mid County Region** (Holgate, Gregory Heights,
>> Woodstock, Midland Libraries) **& Union **Steward*
>> Multnomah County Library <http://www.multcolib.org/>
>> 503.477.1827 (text - preferred)
>> 503.988.5458 (call)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 4:54 PM CORNELISEN Wendy * SLO via Libs-Or <
>> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
>>
>> External -
>>> [image: External Sender]
>>>
>>> I wanted to take a moment to offer my support and solidarity to the PSU
>>> Library. You’ve likely seen the news footage from Portland State University
>>> Millar Library. It's disheartening to witness this destruction, but it's in
>>> times like these that our strength and resilience truly shine through.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As library folk, we understand the immense value that libraries hold in
>>> our society. They are not just buildings filled with books; they are
>>> beacons of knowledge, centers of learning, and sanctuaries of inclusivity
>>> and understanding. This serves as a reminder of the challenges we face in
>>> safeguarding the ideals of education and accessibility.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For those looking for ways to help, here’s part of the message from the
>>> Library <https://library.pdx.edu/news/message-from-the-library/>:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> “While we appreciate the generosity of spirit, we probably won’t be in
>>> charge of the library cleanup immediately; campus facilities will need to
>>> do quite a bit of work to make the building safe. Our first priority is to
>>> ensure the safety of the Special Collections and University Archives
>>> materials, which are extremely vulnerable at this time. We also hope to
>>> establish a service point for circulation and research help elsewhere on
>>> campus. We don’t have any specific fundraisers right now, but we anticipate
>>> a lot of need as we restore library spaces for our staff and our students.
>>> You are welcome to give to the Library Fund
>>> <https://giving.psuf.org/s/1904/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1904&gid=2&pgid=811&cid=2485&bledit=1&dids=2090> if
>>> you would like to help us to recover.“
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Wendy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)*
>>>
>>> State Librarian
>>>
>>> State Library of Oregon
>>>
>>> wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov
>>>
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