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: [TL-Directors] You're invited! State Library open house on May 21 Message-ID: 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. 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. 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 | 971-375-3486 (text ok) www.oregon.gov/library/libraries Work Schedule: Mon-Thu 8-5.30, Fri 8-2.30 [Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 19516 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: 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: [TL-Directors] Second Thursday Directors' Virtual Meetup / 12:00p Noon In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 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 | www.oregon.gov/library [State Library of Oregon (Logo)] [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarPerson20px.png] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 15548 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: 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: [TL-Directors] You're invited! State Library open house on May 21 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 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. 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. 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. 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 | 971-375-3486 (text ok) www.oregon.gov/library/libraries Work Schedule: Mon-Thu 8-5.30, Fri 8-2.30 [Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 19516 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: 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: [TL-Directors] May 15 2026 board meeting summary In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 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, effective July 1, 2026. * The Oregon Administrative Rules updates for Ready to Read 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 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 Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992 www.oregon.gov/library [Title: State Library of Oregon] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 20692 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Fully installed.jpeg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 3355965 bytes Desc: Fully installed.jpeg URL: 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: [TL-Directors] Virtual Meetup for Directors: Third Wednesday at 4:00p In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 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 One tap mobile +17193594580,,82511613388# US +12532050468,,82511613388# US --- Dial by your location: +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 825 1161 3388 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kuv1ITXNd Cheers, Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers) Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator Continuing Education Resources: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services 971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov | www.oregon.gov/library Follow @StateLibraryOR: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube [cid:image001.png at 01DCE831.FDC4D8D0] [https://res.cdn.office.net/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarPerson20px.png] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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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! 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 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. Please let me know what questions this sparks. Thanks, Wendy Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers) State Librarian State Library of Oregon wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992 www.oregon.gov/library [Title: State Library of Oregon] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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