[Libs-Or] LSTA Council seeking new members

[OTTUM Tamara * SLO]

Double whoops, forms are due September 18 (in two weeks).

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From: OTTUM Tamara * SLO <Tamara.OTTUM at slo.oregon.gov>
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Subject: Re: LSTA Council seeking new members

Whoops, terms begin Jan 1 2026.

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From: OTTUM Tamara * SLO <Tamara.OTTUM at slo.oregon.gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:24 PM
Subject: LSTA Council seeking new members

The State Library of Oregon is accepting nominations for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries/Pages/lstaac.aspx>. Learn more about the Council in the member handbook<https://slo.oregon.gov/lstaac-handbook>.


OPEN POSITIONS

We are looking to fill the following positions:

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Academic Libraries Representative (1 position, a 3-year term)
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Library Users Representative (1 position, a 3-year term)
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Public Libraries Representative (1 position, a 3-year term)
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School Libraries Representative (1 position, a 3-year term)
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Representative for Underserved/Under-represented Persons (1 position, a 3-year term)
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Tribal Libraries Representative (1 position, a 3-year term)

Terms begin January 1, 2025. Members may receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with serving on the Council, such as costs associated with participating virtually (example: headset) or engaging a substitute in order to attend meetings.


NOMINATION PROCESS

The nomination form<https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/LibraryServicesAndTechnologyActLSTAAdvisoryCouncilNominations> is open now and will close October 18. It is fine to nominate yourself or someone else you feel would be a good candidate.


QUESTIONS?

Please contact me!


Tamara Ottum (she/her)

LSTA & Grants Coordinator

State Library of Oregon

tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-3543
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries>
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