[Libs-Or] Call for proposals - Oregon Reference Summit Presents…

[Lori Moore]

The Oregon Reference Summit (OrRS) planning committee invites you to submit
proposals for virtual programs relating to reference service. OrRS offers
regular opportunities for virtual programs throughout the year. Our goal is
to share reference-focused content appropriate for all skill levels,
library types, and experiences. We are gathering proposals for the Fall
season (September through November). However, feel free to submit a
proposal even if Fall doesn’t work for you and we can schedule it for the
future!

We welcome any subjects. Nontraditional librarians, library support staff,
and first time presenters are encouraged to submit.

Possible topics might include:

Mental and Emotional health in library services including self-care for
Library workers

The intersection of reference services and social justice

Communication: Best practices in impactful communication in reference
services

Anti-Racist reference practices

Multi-lingual reference services

Supporting K-12 students

Providing  reference services and accessible options to patrons with
disabilities and special needs in your library

Reference services for patrons experiencing houselessness and/or other
trauma

Providing reference remotely and/or doing reference on social media
platforms

Finding and utilizing culturally-appropriate resources

Engaging underrepresented staff in reference services

Success stories

Not-so-successful stories (What did  you learn when things didn't work out
as planned?)

Specialized research topics (e.g. medicine, law, science)

Programs should be designed to run for either 60 minutes or 20-30
minutes including
Q&A. The Summit Planning Team will provide the presentation platform
(Zoom), manage advertising and registration, and assist and support
presenters.

More information is on the OrRS website: tinyurl.com/OrRS2023

*The submission form is here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzOiDVRCj9_ywMFSNt-rzlizFKAvzK_sQGm3AdVbrEOGiDFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>.
Proposals will be accepted until August 1, 2024.*


Questions? Contact Lori Moore (lorim at multco.us <lorim at multcolib.org>) OrRS
Chair

*Lori Moore *(she/her)
*Regional Librarian for East County *
(Fairview, Gresham, Rockwood, Troutdale)
My schedule: Sunday - Thursday
Multnomah County Library  <https://multcolib.org/>
971-271-1722
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