<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div dir="ltr">There seem to have been some problems with initial send of the newsletter so here we are again. Apologies for duplication. <div><br></div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.8px;width:757px"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="text-align:center">Here is the latest news from Oregon Library Association. Apologies for the delay. Quick read, easy connections.<br><br><em>Oregon Library Association, Communications Committee</em><br><a href="mailto:olahotline@olaweb.org" target="_blank">olahotline@olaweb.org</a><br> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6f32c9189de663e2b7b94b53e/images/450e1ed8-72e2-445b-b285-da1b28156948.jpg" alt="" width="290" align="center" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:757px"><tbody><tr><td align="center"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:24px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="middle"><table width="" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" width="24"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OregonLibraries" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-facebook-48.png" alt="" width="24" height="24"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:24px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="middle"><table width="" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" width="24"><a href="https://twitter.com/oregonlibraries" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png" alt="" width="24" height="24"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:24px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="middle"><table width="" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" width="24"><a href="http://www.olaweb.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png" alt="" width="24" height="24"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><h1 style="font-size:32px;margin:0px;clear:both;font-family:'Open Sans',serif;line-height:1.125"><a href="https://olahotline.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/january-15-2016-vol-22-no-4-conference/" rel="bookmark" style="color:inherit;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">January 15, 2016 (Vol. 22, No. 4) Conference</a></h1><div style="margin:24px 0px 0px"><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Registration will be opening very soon for the 2016 OLA Conference in Bend. In the meantime, you can get a sneak peek at the fantastic line-up of programs we’ll have for you!</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">The OLA 2016 program schedule is now online and interactive, to boot. Check out all the features at <a href="http://orlib16.sched.org/" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">http://orlib16.sched.org/</a></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Here’s a guided 3-minute tour:</p><div style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><span><div style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><span style="text-align:center;display:block"></span></div></span></div><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><a href="https://youtu.be/pE063rY4sbo" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/pE063rY4sbo</a></p></div><h1 style="font-size:32px;margin:0px;clear:both;font-family:'Open Sans',serif;line-height:1.125"><a href="https://olahotline.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/january-15-2016-vol-22-no-4-opportunities-for-engagement/" rel="bookmark" style="color:inherit;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">January 15, 2016 (Vol. 22, No. 4) Opportunities for Engagement</a></h1><div style="margin:24px 0px 0px"><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>Seeking Reviewers for the New <span>OLA</span> Resume/Cover Letter Review Program</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">The Membership Committee and the New Member Round Table are joining forces to pilot a new program for <span>OLA</span> members:  Resume & Cover Letter Review!</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">This program is designed to provide guidance for <span>OLA</span> Members seeking positions within libraries and/or the information field. Resume review is intended to be a short-term partnership focused on providing feedback to the <span>OLA</span> Member seeking review. For those seeking a longer-term supportive relationship, the <a href="http://www.olaweb.org/mentor-program" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank"><span>OLA</span> Mentoring Program</a> is open to all early-career library staff.</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Volunteer reviewers will evaluate the applicant’s resume and representative cover letter and provide advice on these documents.  In addition, the reviewer can assess any possible experiences or skills that might the applicant more marketable for a desired position.</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>How exactly will it work?</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Recruitment for volunteer reviewers and review-seekers will take place on a quarterly basis. Reviewers and applicants can communicate via whatever method (email, phone, web conferencing, in-person, etc.) works best for both participants.  In the Spring quarter, review sessions will be made only in-person at the <a href="https://orlib16.wordpress.com/" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">Oregon Library Association Conference</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>I’d like to help!  How do I sign up?</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Here’s what we’re looking for in a volunteer resume reviewer:</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><em>Required:</em></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><span>OLA</span> Membership;</p></li><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Ability to provide feedback to the <span>OLA</span> Member seeking review;</p></li><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gXiXVBbb-05y3qTOM92MEmFPmJy2gsaCUMYG30zrqD0/viewform?usp=send_form" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">Volunteer Form for Resume Reviewers</a>.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><em>Preferred:</em></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Recent experience on hiring and/or interview panels;</p></li><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Currently in a position which often reviews candidate applications, such as a management position.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>I would love advice on my cover letter and resume!  How do I sign up?</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">The application for those seeking review will open up on <span><span>February 1st</span></span>. Stay tuned!</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Here is the eligibility criteria for those seeking review:</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><em>Required:</em></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><span>OLA</span> membership;</p></li><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Ability to receive feedback from the <span>OLA</span> Member providing review.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><em>Preferred:</em></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Emerging information professional;</p></li><li><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Recent MLIS graduate or currently enrolled in MLIS program.</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>What if I have questions? Problems?</strong></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">You can use the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QdkZqa8xNNSlmi16uJqAbrsZAiJJ7RGp9eFxTHold7o/viewform?usp=send_form" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">Resume Review Program inquiry form</a> to contact Resume Review Program administrators.</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Best wishes,</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Jenkins Lumpkin, <span>OLA</span> New Member Round Table</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Meredith Farkas, <span>OLA</span> Membership Committee</p></div><h1 style="font-size:32px;margin:0px;clear:both;font-family:'Open Sans',serif;line-height:1.125"><a href="https://olahotline.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/january-15-2016-vol-22-no-4-association-news/" rel="bookmark" style="color:inherit;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">January 15, 2016 (Vol. 22, No. 4) Association News</a></h1><div style="margin:24px 0px 0px"><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px"><strong>OLA Seeking Candidates for Three Offices</strong><br>Are you interested in making a difference for Oregon libraries?  This is the perfect opportunity to step up and run for office!</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Contact OLA Past President and Nominating Chair Candice Watkins at <a href="tel:503.298.8593" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">503.298.8593</a>or <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=candice.watkins@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(239,81,81);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">candice.watkins@gmail.com</a> to volunteer yourself or others for the following opportunities:</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Vice-President/President-Elect/Past President (three year term):</p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li>Provide leadership to your statewide library association</li><li>Member of OLA</li><li>Voting member of OLA Board</li><li>Attend six meetings a year, plus summer planning retreat</li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">Secretary (one year term):  <strong> </strong></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li>Document and disseminate minutes for OLA board and annual meetings</li><li>Member of OLA</li><li>Voting member of OLA Board</li><li>Attend six meetings a year, plus summer planning retreat.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 24px">ALA Councilor (three year term)</p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 24px 1.25em;padding:0px"><li>Regularly updates the OLA board and membership on issues under consideration by the ALA Council</li><li>Member of OLA and ALA</li><li>Voting member of OLA Board</li><li>Attend six meetings a year, plus summer planning retreat</li></ul></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>
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