[Answerland-summit] Presenters, registration & scholarships

[Joanna Milner]

I also lean towards cancelling.

Given that LCC is moving all of their classes online for Spring Term, it
seems possible that we can get a full refund.

If we publicly announce a cancellation, we can mention that we are
considering the feasibility of doing an online conference later in the
year. That gives the committee the opportunity to take a breath before we
even look into the possibility.

Best,
Joanna

*Joanna Milner*
Library Assistant, Multnomah County Library
Chair, Oregon Library Association Reference Round Table

*Pronouns: she/her*
My schedule: Sunday-Thursday

multcolib.org





On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 8:48 AM Lori Moore <lorim at multcolib.org> wrote:

> Hi Natalie,
> I agree that it might be difficult to get folks to register at this time.
> Now that we’re starting to hear 8 weeks or more for schools etc, that could
> affect us even in May.
>
> Will the money transfer over to next year? We could use cancelling as a
> good way to make next year better.
>
> I’m also a little torn on this but I lean towards cancelling, just to be
> safe and avoid spending time and money if things are still dicey then.
>
> Hope you all are safe and healthy!
> Lori
>
>  On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 8:22 AM Natalie Brant via Answerland-summit <
> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
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>> As I’m sure you’ve now seen, OLA has been cancelled. L
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>> I know the Reference Summit isn’t until a month later…I’m really
>> struggling with what we should do.
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>> So, my wonderful planning team, can everyone let me know what they think
>> we should do?
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>> I’m afraid that even if we tried not to cancel, that people will still be
>> to skittish to come.
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>> There is also the possibility of trying to make it a virtual
>> conference…but that sounds somewhat overwhelming to me right now.
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>> I hope everyone is holding up ok.
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>> -Natalie
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>> *Natalie Brant*
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>> *(she/her/hers)*
>>
>> Reference Services Librarian
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>> Government Information Division
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>> Phone: (503) 378-5007
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>> www.oregon.gov/library
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>> *From:* Natalie Brant [mailto:Natalie.Brant at state.or.us]
>> *Sent:* Thursday, March 12, 2020 12:49 PM
>> *To:* joannam at multcolib.org; Lori MOORE <lorim at multcolib.org>
>> *Cc:* Natalie Brant <Natalie.Brant at state.or.us>; LUDINGTON Sue R <
>> sue.ludington at lanecountyor.gov>; Oregon Reference Summit committee <
>> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* RE: [Answerland-summit] Presenters, registration &
>> scholarships
>>
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>>
>> That sounds reasonable to me.
>>
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>>
>>
>> *Natalie Brant*
>>
>> *(she/her/hers)*
>>
>> Reference Services Librarian
>>
>> Government Information Division
>>
>> Phone: (503) 378-5007
>>
>> www.oregon.gov/library
>>
>> Follow us: Facebook <http://fb.me/StateLibraryOR> *|* Twitter
>> <https://twitter.com/StateLibraryOR>* |* Tumblr
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>> *From:* Joanna Milner [mailto:joannam at multcolib.org
>> <joannam at multcolib.org>]
>> *Sent:* Thursday, March 12, 2020 12:42 PM
>> *To:* Lori MOORE <lorim at multcolib.org>
>> *Cc:* Natalie Brant <Natalie.Brant at state.or.us>; LUDINGTON Sue R <
>> sue.ludington at lanecountyor.gov>; Oregon Reference Summit committee <
>> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Answerland-summit] Presenters, registration &
>> scholarships
>>
>>
>>
>> We have not notified any speakers. The goal was to do so on Monday.
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>> I agree with Lori that we should wait for OLA's decision.
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>> Thanks,
>>
>> Joanna
>>
>>
>>
>> *Joanna Milner*
>>
>> Library Assistant, Multnomah County Library
>>
>> Chair, Oregon Library Association Reference Round Table
>>
>>
>>
>> *Pronouns: she/her*
>>
>> My schedule: Sunday-Thursday
>>
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>>
>> multcolib.org
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>> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:21 PM Lori Moore <lorim at multcolib.org> wrote:
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>> I vote we follow as OLA does.
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>>
>> Lori
>>
>> *Lori Moore*
>>
>> *Regional Librarian*
>>
>> Multnomah County Library -
>>
>> Belmont, Albina, Woodstock branches
>>
>> My schedule: Sunday-Thursday
>>
>> 971-271-1722
>>
>> multcolib.org <http://www.multcolib.org>
>>
>> My pronouns are she/her/hers
>>
>>
>>
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>> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:05 PM Natalie Brant via Answerland-summit <
>> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>>
>> So, it sounds like ILAGO is cancelling their summit. And it also sounds
>> like OLA is very strongly considering cancelling at this point. Some of you
>> may have more information on this than me.
>>
>>
>>
>> But, it’s sounding like it’s a very real possibility that we shouldn’t be
>> asking people to travel and gather. Joanna and Tamara, have you notified
>> any of the speakers yet?
>>
>>
>>
>> I’d love to hear all your thoughts.
>>
>>
>>
>> -Nat
>>
>>
>>
>> *Natalie Brant*
>>
>> *(she/her/hers)*
>>
>> Reference Services Librarian
>>
>> Government Information Division
>>
>> Phone: (503) 378-5007
>>
>> www.oregon.gov/library
>>
>> Follow us: Facebook <http://fb.me/StateLibraryOR> *|* Twitter
>> <https://twitter.com/StateLibraryOR>* |* Tumblr
>> <http://www.statelibraryor.tumblr.com/>* | *Pinterest
>> <https://pinterest.com/statelibraryor/>
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: Title: State Library of Oregon]
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Answerland-summit [mailto:
>> answerland-summit-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *Joanna
>> Milner
>> *Sent:* Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:42 AM
>> *To:* LUDINGTON Sue R <sue.ludington at lanecountyor.gov>
>> *Cc:* Oregon Reference Summit committee <
>> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Answerland-summit] Presenters, registration &
>> scholarships
>>
>>
>>
>> An update, because I managed to misread Tamara's (very clear) draft
>> email: We are NOT asking the presenters to register for the conference. The
>> question is whether we mention that the scholarship might be available for
>> travel costs.
>>
>>
>>
>> Very embarrassed,
>>
>> Joanna
>>
>>
>>
>> *Joanna Milner*
>>
>> Library Assistant, Multnomah County Library
>>
>> Chair, Oregon Library Association Reference Round Table
>>
>>
>>
>> *Pronouns: she/her*
>>
>> My schedule: Sunday-Thursday
>>
>>
>>
>> multcolib.org
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>> On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:21 PM LUDINGTON Sue R <
>> sue.ludington at lanecountyor.gov> wrote:
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>> External -
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>> [image: External Sender]
>>
>> Would seem this is the right thing to do. Is there concern that
>> presenters will unfairly have “first dibs” at limited scholarships (over
>> other attendees)? Just wondering what (if any) the negatives are by
>> mentioning it to them in the initial email…
>>
>>
>>
>> *Sue Ludington*
>>
>> *Law Librarian*
>>
>> Lane County (OR) Law Library
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>> sue.ludington at lanecountyor.gov | 541.682.4337
>>
>> *(*please note this is a new email address*)*
>>
>>
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>> *From:* Answerland-summit [mailto:
>> answerland-summit-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *Joanna
>> Milner
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:17 PM
>> *To:* Oregon Reference Summit committee <
>> answerland-summit at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* [Answerland-summit] Presenters, registration & scholarships
>>
>>
>>
>> [EXTERNAL ⚠]
>>
>> Hi team,
>>
>>
>>
>> Tamara and I wanted to run something by the group before we email the
>> presenters. Since we are asking them to register for the conference (and
>> probably travel), should we mention in the initial email that they can
>> apply for a scholarship if payment is a hardship?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Joanna
>>
>>
>>
>> *Joanna Milner*
>>
>> Library Assistant, Multnomah County Library
>>
>> Chair, Oregon Library Association Reference Round Table
>>
>>
>>
>> *Pronouns: she/her*
>>
>> My schedule: Sunday-Thursday
>>
>>
>>
>> multcolib.org
>>
>>
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>>
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>> --
> *Lori Moore*
> *Regional Librarian*
> Multnomah County Library -
> Belmont, Albina, Woodstock branches
> My schedule: Sunday-Thursday
> 971-271-1722
> multcolib.org <http://www.multcolib.org>
> My pronouns are she/her/hers
>
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