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<p class="MsoNormal">Introductory training on L-net, Oregon's Statewide Digital
Reference Service, is scheduled for:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, Dec. 8, 9:00 - 4:30</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PCC Sylvania Campus Library, Room 212</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12000 Southwest 49th Avenue</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Portland, OR 97219-7132</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">L-net is Oregon's statewide virtual reference service -
<a href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net">http://www.oregonlibraries.net</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The training is for librarians who plan to take shifts
staffing L-net's chat, e-mail service, and text service. 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 service online.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are two ways to get involved with staffing L-net:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">1 - Partner libraries: Reference staff at Oregon libraries
may staff the service as partner libraries. Librarians who do so staff the
service at their libraries.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">2 - Volunteers: If you have reference experience, you may
apply to be a volunteer. Volunteers typically staff the service from home
computers. If you would like to participate in the volunteer program, contact me
for information about how to apply to be a volunteer.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The training is free, but space is limited and advance
registration is required. If you would like to attend, contact me and let me
know if you would like to staff L-net at a partner library or as a volunteer.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Emily Papagni, <a href="mailto:emilyp@multcolib.org">emilyp@multcolib.org</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Registration for this
training will close on Monday, December 6.</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Emily Papagni </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">L-net Partner Support Librarian </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Multnomah County Library </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 503.988.5433 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:emilyp@multcolib.org">emilyp@multcolib.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net">http://www.oregonlibraries.net</a></p>