[Libs-Or] An Update from the 2025 OLA Conference

[OLA Conference]

*Please excuse the cross-posting. *

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment and share a few things about the conference
as our world continues to rapidly change in ways that feel so far out of
our control. Hope everyone is taking very good care of themselves right
now. 💛

   - *We are still having a conference in Eugene, OR in just over a month,
   hooray! *
   - *We recognize that this conference will not be "normal". *
      - We are in a new space.
      - We have a new format.
      - It's going to feel novel; some things will work well, and some will
      not. As always, a feedback survey will be distributed post-conference and
      your feedback is welcome and important.
   - *The schedule is still evolving. *
      - Our program will be sent to the printers on 3/31. Please make sure
      to cross-check any printed items with the app and website for the most
      current information.
   - *We are working to develop spaces and activities for Library advocacy
   and brainstorming at and during the conference. *
      - If you are interested in taking part in advocacy work while at the
      conference, please check with your employers what can and cannot
be done on
      work time, and understand how that intersects with how you may be being
      compensated for your time at the conference.
   - *The world is Extra Hard right now. *
      - We are working to find bright spots and moments of joy in our
      conference, and we hope you'll join in those opportunities with us.
      - We recognize that most of us, our colleagues, patrons, and services
      are directly impacted by the Extra Hard Things.
         - Unfortunately for many of our BIPOC, Queer, and historically
         marginalized colleagues, this fight is not new and they are already
         stretched too thin and exhausted. Please come with extra
grace, ready to
         listen and learn.

Thank you all for taking the time to read and engage with this message. If
you have ideas or resources for advocacy and of course if you have
questions, please respond directly to Conference Chair Taylor Worley,
olaconference at olaweb.org, or to OLA President Ayn Reyes Frazee,
olapresident at olaweb.org.

Very best,

*Taylor Worley* (she/her)
*2025 OLA Conference Chair*
Librarian, Eugene Public Library
olaconference at olaweb.org
Backup contact information:
541-731-7101 | tworley at eugene-or.gov | taylorlgkw at gmail.com

If I have not responded to your email within three working days (Tues-Sat),
feel free to send a reminder.
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