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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Hello, </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Introductory training on L-net, Oregon's Statewide Digital Reference Project, is scheduled for: </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Monday, March 16, 9:00 - 4:00 </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus Library, Room 212</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">12000 S.W. 49th Avenue </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Portland, OR 97219</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The training is for librarians who plan to take shifts staffing L-net at partner libraries. Librarians will receive hands-on training with L-net’s chat software, e-mail software, and instruction on techniques for communicating effectively online with patrons and providing reference services online. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The training is also open to librarians who would like to apply to participate in our volunteer program, typically staffing the service from home computers. For information on how to apply to be a volunteer, contact Emily Papagni, emilyp@multcolib.org</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The training is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. If you would like to attend, contact </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Emily Papagni, emilyp@multcolib.org </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">If you’re interested in the training, but unable to attend on this date, please contact me. I'm continuing to schedule additional trainings around the state.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Emily </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Emily Papagni </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">L-net Partner Support Librarian </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Multnomah County Library </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">503.988.5433 </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">emilyp@multcolib.org </FONT>
<BR><A HREF="file://www.oregonlibraries.net"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.oregonlibraries.net</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT>
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