From Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov  Mon May  4 15:42:07 2026
From: Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov (NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 22:42:07 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] You're invited! State Library open house on May 21
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Hi folks,

The Library Support and Development Services division of the State Library of Oregon is having an open house on Thursday, May 21, 1:00-4:00, at the State Library Building in Salem, Oregon. This will be an informal, drop-in event, so there's not set schedule. It's the first open house we've held at the building since before the COVID-19 pandemic!

You'll have the opportunity to meet our staff and library folks from other Oregon libraries, learn what each division of the State Library does, and tour our historic building. Any staff, volunteers, etc. from Oregon libraries are welcome to attend.

If you think you're going to attend, please fill out this RSVP form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/LibrarySupportAndDevelopmentDivisionOpenHouseRSVP>.  Filling out the form doesn't obligate you to attend, and you're welcome to attend even if you don't fill out the form! We just want to get an idea of how many people to expect.

Directions to the State Library and parking options are about half-way down the Visiting the State Library page<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Visiting-the-State-Library.aspx>.

Stay tuned for future State Library open houses in Salem and beyond in the months and years to come. We're looking forward to connecting and re-connecting with y'all!

Cheers!

Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
Program Manager for Library Support and Tribal Liaison
State Library of Oregon
buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-3486 (text ok)
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
Work Schedule: Mon-Thu 8-5.30, Fri 8-2.30
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From Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov  Mon May  4 15:44:33 2026
From: Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov (NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 22:44:33 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] Public comment open for Ready to Read Grant
 administrative rules revisions
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Reminder that public comment is open for proposed revisions to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) governing the Ready to Read Grant program. Comments will be accepted through approximately 9.30a on Friday, 5/15. You may also testify in a hearing at the State Library Board meeting on 5/15.

Details are below. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers!
Buzzy


From: NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:24 PM
To: libs-or at omls.oregon.gov; Public Library Directors announcement list (pl-directors at omls.oregon.gov) <pl-directors at omls.oregon.gov>; 'kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov' <kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>; 'oyan at omls.oregon.gov' <oyan at omls.oregon.gov>; Ready to Read Grant list (R2R-OR at omls.oregon.gov) <R2R-OR at omls.oregon.gov>; Summer Reading Program (SRP) list (or-srp at omls.oregon.gov) <or-srp at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Public comment open for Ready to Read Grant administrative rules revisions

** Please forgive cross-postings **

Hi folks,

The State Library of Oregon proposes revisions to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) governing the annual Ready to Read Grants distributed to public libraries. These OARs implement the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) for "Financial Assistance for Public Library Services to Children," ORS 357<https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.html>.740-780. More information about the rules revision process can be found on our Administrative Rules page<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Administrative-Rules.aspx>.

Public comment on the proposed revisions is now open. Sections under revision include:


  *   Division 40 - Ready to Read Grants
     *   543-040-0005<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134394> Scope
     *   543-040-0010<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=272412> Definitions
     *   543-040-0015<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134401> Authorized Activities
     *   543-040-0020<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134406> Population Determination
     *   543-040-0023<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134411> Square Mileage Determination
     *   543-040-0025<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134412> Grant Restrictions
     *   543-040-0030<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134415> Grant Applications
     *   543-040-0035<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134424> Grant Appeals
     *   543-040-0040<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=134427> Distribution Schedule
  *   Division 80 - Public Libraries
     *   543-080-0040<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=329782> Population Determination for Public Libraries

Proposed changes are as follows:


  *   Update the rules to match current practice for Ready to Read Grants.
  *   Make definitions consistent with definitions elsewhere in the Administrative Rules.
  *   Add new definitions, including for "federated library system" and processes by which such systems access grants. "Federated library system" includes entities such as Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, Umatilla County Special Library District, and Coos County Library Service District.
  *   Use actual dates rather than referring to the fiscal year.
  *   Move or refer population calculation-related provisions to Division 80: Public Libraries, which contains other provisions about population calculation.
  *   Set a hard due date of September 30 for grant applications.
  *   Change grant appeals process to go to the State Librarian rather than the State Library Board.

Documents available for review:


  *   Notice of proposed rulemaking<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewRedlinePDF.action?filingRsn=62112> (PDF)
  *   Proposed changes<https://slo.oregon.gov/ld.php?content_id=84332546> (PDF)
  *   Proposed changes with markup<https://slo.oregon.gov/ld.php?content_id=84332518> (PDF)

Public comments can be submitted in the following ways:


  *   Using the public comments form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/SubmitPublicCommentOnAdministrativeRules>. Public comments submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, April 17, 2026, will be included in the packet for the State Library Board meeting on May 15, 2026. Comments will be accepted on the form until May 15, 2026, approximately 9:30 AM.
  *   Attending the hearing (in person or remotely) held during the State Library Board meeting on May 15, 2026, at approximately 9:05 AM. Please contact Susan Westin (susan.westin at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:susan.westin at slo.oregon.gov> or 503-378-5435) or Jessica Sokoloff (jessica.sokoloff at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:jessica.sokoloff at slo.oregon.gov> or 503-378-5015) for more information.

Public comments will close at the end of the hearing held at the State Library Board meeting on May 15, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM.

Huge thanks to the volunteers on our rules advisory committee: April Spisak (Albany), Susie Hansen (Umatilla), Meg Spencer (Siuslaw), Victoria Campbell (Beaverton), Jane Ellen Innes (Jefferson County), and Marian Rose (Seaside). Their feedback was invaluable both for the proposed rules language and making sure that libraries have the information they need to apply for the grants.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Cheers!

Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
Program Manager for Library Support and Tribal Liaison
State Library of Oregon
buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-3486 (text ok)
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>

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From Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov  Tue May 12 17:04:51 2026
From: Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov (HANNING Darci * SLO)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:04:51 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] New Roundhouse Library Grant for remote / rural
	public libraries
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(Please pardon the duplicate post)

Hello, Directors,

For those that are eligible (see #4 below), the following grant opportunity for rural school libraries and rural public libraries opens on June 1:

Library Collections & Programming Grants<https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/#librarygrants>
Roundhouse offers grants to support either programming or collections development for school libraries (up to $2,000 for a single school and $5,000 per school district) and public libraries (up to $5,000) serving rural communities in Oregon.

Eligibility & Other Considerations

  1.  Libraries must be government entities (including special districts), Tribal governments, or 501(c)3 non-profits.
  2.  At this time, college/university libraries and county law libraries are not eligible.
  3.  Organizations may apply for one collections OR programming grant per year.
  4.  These grants are only available for communities considered rural or remote with populations less than 40,000.
  5.  Please right-size your request to support only what you need. Funds are available until they are exhausted for the budget year.
  6.  Please note: Because we have limited funds available for each school and district, a signed letter of support from a library district director or building supervisor (such as a principal) or superintendent is required. We encourage libraries to work across their district or system to coordinate applications whenever possible.
  7.  Roundhouse Foundation is unable to fund individuals, religious or faith-based organizations, private charter schools, or political activity. We encourage you to review these criteria in full before applying: www.RoundhouseFoundation.org/grants<http://www.roundhousefoundation.org/grants>.
  8.  We are open to creative approaches and helping your organization with what is most needed. If you're not sure if your project is a good fit, please contact us.

Timeline

  1.  Application Period: June 1 - November 30, or until funds are exhausted for the budget year.
  2.  Review: Applications are reviewed at the beginning of each month. It can take 6 to 8 weeks to review projects.
  3.  For time-sensitive projects, please contact us. We are generally unable to consider projects that take place within four weeks following the submission date, but will do our best to accommodate needs with prior notice.
  4.  Final Report: If awarded funding, Roundhouse will request a brief final report on how funds were spent, successes, and challenges. Final reports are due 12 months following the decision date, but can be submitted early if funds are spent.

Application question list will be finalized & posted soon to the website<https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/#librarygrants> soon.

APPLY NOW<https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rdhf>

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>

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From Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov  Wed May 13 08:58:46 2026
From: Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov (HANNING Darci * SLO)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 15:58:46 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] Second Thursday Directors' Virtual Meetup / 12:00p
	Noon
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Hello directors!

You are invited to join us for our second Thursday online meetup for library directors ? tomorrow at noon (12:00p).

Our meet up on Thursday is a chance for you to check-in with your colleagues from around the state, share what?s going on, ask questions, and brainstorm solutions with your colleagues. Most recently, a variety of topics have included budget issues and planning, discussing alternate funding sources (levies, fees, special district), planning for a book bike purchase, issues around patron privacy, and generally providing a supportive space to share challenges and successes.

You can join us via computer (with or without video) or via phone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86207737318?pwd=VWJUOTlrUEMwQU4zeDVPajZBVDk0dz09

One tap mobile
+16694449171,,86207737318# US
+16699006833,,86207737318# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 862 0773 7318
Passcode: 188827

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/

State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>

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From Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov  Thu May 14 14:42:13 2026
From: Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov (NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 21:42:13 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] You're invited! State Library open house on May
	21
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We're looking forward to seeing some of you next week! If you plan to attend, we'd appreciate if you complete the RSVP form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/LibrarySupportAndDevelopmentDivisionOpenHouseRSVP>.

Cheers!
Buzzy


From: NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 3:42 PM
Subject: You're invited! State Library open house on May 21

Hi folks,

The Library Support and Development Services division of the State Library of Oregon is having an open house on Thursday, May 21, 1:00-4:00, at the State Library Building in Salem, Oregon. This will be an informal, drop-in event, so there's not set schedule. It's the first open house we've held at the building since before the COVID-19 pandemic!

You'll have the opportunity to meet our staff and library folks from other Oregon libraries, learn what each division of the State Library does, and tour our historic building. Any staff, volunteers, etc. from Oregon libraries are welcome to attend.

If you think you're going to attend, please fill out this RSVP form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/LibrarySupportAndDevelopmentDivisionOpenHouseRSVP>.  Filling out the form doesn't obligate you to attend, and you're welcome to attend even if you don't fill out the form! We just want to get an idea of how many people to expect.

Directions to the State Library and parking options are about half-way down the Visiting the State Library page<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Visiting-the-State-Library.aspx>.

Stay tuned for future State Library open houses in Salem and beyond in the months and years to come. We're looking forward to connecting and re-connecting with y'all!

Cheers!

Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
Program Manager for Library Support and Tribal Liaison
State Library of Oregon
buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-3486 (text ok)
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
Work Schedule: Mon-Thu 8-5.30, Fri 8-2.30
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From Wendy.CORNELISEN at slo.oregon.gov  Fri May 15 15:29:17 2026
From: Wendy.CORNELISEN at slo.oregon.gov (CORNELISEN Wendy * SLO)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 22:29:17 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] May 15 2026 board meeting summary
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Hi all,

It's refreshing to send out an update without terrible news.

Today the State Library Board met and worked thru a long agenda. Here's the list of outcomes:


  *   The budget for the FY 27 Talking Book and Braille Library expendable donation fund was approved.
  *   The budget for the LSTA 2026 grant spending (which covers June 2026-September 2027) was approved.
  *   Keizer Community Library has been officially recognized for meeting the public library minimum conditions<https://slo.oregon.gov/minconpublibs>, effective July 1, 2026.
  *   The Oregon Administrative Rules updates for Ready to Read<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Administrative-Rules.aspx> were passed and will be effective July 1, 2026.


We also bid a fond farewell to Greg Williams, Oregon City Library Director, and Ann Malkin, Deschutes Library Board Chair, who are completing their terms on the State Library Board effective June 30, 2026. Please join me in thanking them for all the years of dedicated service to Oregon!

For those of you coming to the Library Support Open House next week Thursday, May 21<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/LibrarySupportAndDevelopmentDivisionOpenHouseRSVP> from 1-4 p.m., please stop to admire the new Talking Book & Braille Library Donor Board, at the Winter Street entrance at 250 Winter Street NE, Salem. I've attached a picture that doesn't quite do it justice.

Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Wendy

Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)
State Librarian
State Library of Oregon
wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov>
Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992
www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
[Title: State Library of Oregon]

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From Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov  Wed May 20 08:41:03 2026
From: Darci.HANNING at slo.oregon.gov (HANNING Darci * SLO)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:03 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] Virtual Meetup for Directors: Third Wednesday at
	4:00p
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Hello everyone,

Just a quick reminder that the third Wednesday virtual meet-up for directors is happening today (May 20) at 4:00p with Buzzy.
This meetup is a chance for you to check-in with your colleagues from around the state, share what's going on, ask questions, and brainstorm solutions with your colleagues. Most recently, a variety of topics have included sharing information about how to furnish an outdoor space, on how to address budget issues, the financial challenges in academic libraries, and generally providing a supportive space to share challenges and successes.

You can join Buzzy via computer (with or without video) or via phone:
Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82511613388
            Meeting ID: 825 1161 3388

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Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
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State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
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From Wendy.CORNELISEN at slo.oregon.gov  Fri May 22 14:27:20 2026
From: Wendy.CORNELISEN at slo.oregon.gov (CORNELISEN Wendy * SLO)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 21:27:20 +0000
Subject: [PL-Directors] State Library Update: more good news!
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Hi all,

There will be an official press release in the coming weeks, but you heard it here first: in 2027, the total amount of Ready to Read grants will be increased by $400,000, thanks to an addition of Birth to 5 Literacy funds from the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), in recognition of the critical role public libraries serve for early childhood literacy. Libraries will receive anywhere from 28% to 100% more Ready to Read funds over 2026, with a median increase of 65%. The preliminary 2027 R2R grant award amounts will be released in July, as per usual.

As you know, eligible public libraries use R2R funds to support early learning or summer reading programming. This amount increases total funds by nearly 50%, to $1,310,066. The State Library will double the minimum grant for libraries to $2,000. The rest of the funds will be distributed based on the statutory formula in 80% on a per child age 0-14 in the library's service area and 20% on square mileage.


While the financial picture looks different these days, the time and attention you brought to the Fall 2025 survey and listening sessions is most appreciated and will help inform the State Library's next strategic plan. I'm happy to share that the report is posted<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Documents/BudgetsAndReports/UnderstadingCommunityExpectationsoftheStateLibraryReport.pdf>! Stay tuned for a future Town Hall to help unpack this 70-page look at the community's understanding and expectations of the State Library.


The Governor has submitted appointments for Senate confirmation<https://web.govpress.oregon.gov//mail/util.cfm?gpiv=2100169637.7280.223&gen=1> next month, which includes three folks for the State Library Board:


  *   Nikotris Lewis, member of the public representing Western Oregon, for a second term
  *   Jennifer Reading, public library representative for Western Oregon, for a first term
  *   Mary Beechler, member of the public representing Eastern Oregon, for a first term

When confirmed, all three of these appointments will begin on July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2030. Read more about the State Library Board on our website<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Library-Board.aspx>.

Please let me know what questions this sparks.

Thanks,

Wendy

Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)
State Librarian
State Library of Oregon
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Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992
www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
[Title: State Library of Oregon]

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