From darci.hanning at state.or.us Mon Apr 5 10:06:35 2010 From: darci.hanning at state.or.us (Darci Hanning) Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:06:35 -0700 Subject: [PL-Directors] Seeking Nominations for Positions on the Statewide Database Licensing Advisorty Committee Message-ID: Greetings, On behalf of the LSTA Advisory Council, the Oregon State Library is now accepting nominations for the following three positions on the Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC). Terms begin on July 1, 2010 and are for three years: Position #7: Public Library Serving over 100,000 [Term ends 6/30/2013] Position #8: Academic Library from a Private Academic Institution [Term ends 6/30/2013] Position #9: Resource Sharing Network [Term ends 6/30/2013] (Please see the lists at the bottom of this message for libraries and systems staff that qualify for each of these positions). Self-nominations are encouraged -- if you are interested, or know someone who may be, please read further and/or pass this message along. Process and timeline: Nominations are being accepted online only at: http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=721 The deadline for nominations is: Monday, April 26, 2010, 5:00pm (no exceptions). Once each nominee has been confirmed, the information provided in this survey for will be sent directly to the LSTA Councils as-is (no corrections for spelling, etc.). The final slate of nominees will be presented by the State Library staff to the LSTA Advisory Council at the May 21, 2010 meeting. All nominees will be notified regarding the outcome by the State Library as soon as possible after the LSTA Advisory Council meeting. Expectations: In making appointments, the LSTA Advisory Council will seek representatives with experience in database licensing and with the use and/or selection of databases. Involvement in SDLAC will include representing your constituent group through attendance at meetings, participation on a listserv, and providing feedback on the success of the statewide database licensing program. The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee is currently meeting two to four times a year. Attendance can be in person in Salem or via teleconference. Participation is voluntary and reimbursements cannot be made for travel, parking or substitute staff. If you have any additional questions, please contact MaryKay Dahlgreen, marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us or 503-378-5012. Library staff that qualify for Position #7: Public Library Serving over 100,000 [Term ends 6/30/2013]: Beaverton City Library Deschutes Public Library District Douglas County Library System Eugene Public Library Hillsboro Public Library Jackson County Library Services Multnomah County Library Salem Public Library Libraries that qualify for Position #8: Academic Library from a Private, Non-Profit Academic Institution [Term ends 6/30/2013]: Concordia University Corban College Eugene Bible College George Fox University Lewis & Clark College Linfield College Marylhurst University Mount Angel Abbey Multnomah Bible College National College Of Natural Medicine Library Northwest Christian University Oregon College Of Art And Craft Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine Pacific Bible College Pacific Northwest College Of Art Pacific University Library Reed College Salem Bible College University Of Portland Warner Pacific College Western Seminary Western States Chiropractic College Willamette University Art Institute Of Portland Cascade College Everest College (western Business College) Gutenberg College Heald College Itt Technical Institute Maitripa Institute Pioneer Pacific College Process Work Center Of Portland Walla Walla College System staff that qualify for Position #9: Resource Sharing Network [Term ends 6/30/2013]: CCLSD CCRLS CRSN Gorge LINK LINCC Sage Library System UCSLD WCCLS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Apr 7 15:39:41 2010 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:39:41 -0700 Subject: [PL-Directors] LSTA BRIEF PROPOSAL DUE DATE EXTENDED Message-ID: <1E5B01B5-5A00-4E82-ABB0-F1FD0E323230@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> LSTA BRIEF PROPOSAL DUE DATE EXTENDED The Oregon State Library is extending the due date for LSTA brief proposals from Friday, April 16, 2010 to Monday, April 19 at 5:00 pm. Budget cuts have forced the State Library to close on April 16. By moving the due date to April 19, we will be able to have staff available to accept your proposal and answer any last minute questions you may have. Competitive grant materials are found via: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/LSTAcomp.shtml. 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I have been working with Energy Trust of Oregon to increase the number of Oregon public libraries offering these devices. In the next week, libraries in Energy Trust?s electric service territory, those served by Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, will receive an application from Energy Trust announcing the Check Out Energy Savings program. You will be asked to complete a short application expressing your interest in making Kill A Watt meters available in your library. Based on demand and available resources, Energy Trust will select an initial number of libraries for this pilot. Those libraries will receive Kill A Watt meters proportional to patrons served, as well as materials describing how to use the meters, materials with energy savings tips and support for making your patrons aware of this new resource. Unfortunately, not all Oregon public libraries are in Energy Trust?s electric service territory, but the majority of libraries are. Attached is a list of the libraries that are in Energy Trust?s electric service territory, and thereby qualify for the Check Out Energy Savings Program. I encourage all of you who are eligible to apply to be part of the program. If there is more demand than resources set aside for the program, Energy Trust will expand the program after successful implementation of the pilot. By agreeing to circulate the Kill A Watts, your patrons will have access to a great energy saving tool at no cost to the library, and we will be developing an ongoing relationship with Energy Trust. I believe that libraries can be a great resource for Energy Trust, helping connect library users with available programs and services that save energy and tap renewable resources. If you have any questions about this opportunity let me know. Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1427 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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