[Libs-Or] PSU Library

Sat May 4 11:06:56 PDT 2024

Thanks Diedre - I wonder if people not associated with the protest felt the
library was accessible.

*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 Sat, May 4, 2024 at 10:49 AM Diedre Conkling via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> External -
> [image: External Sender]
>
> Oops, sent the first message too soon.
>
>
>
> *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:
>>>
>>> 
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>>>
>>>
>>> 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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