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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Salem Public Library has been working with OrangeBoy to complete a community assessment about library usage, services and programs in order to more strategically plan for the future. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This project has been funded by an LSTA grant that included the development of a website to provide public library staff throughout Oregon <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">with tools and essential information to perform their own community and customer assessments</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">.</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This website is now available to all public library staff, who can register to use it <A href="http://www.orangeboyinc.com/researchtutorial/"><FONT color=#800080>http://www.orangeboyinc.com/researchtutorial/</FONT></A>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Questions about the grant can be directed to BJ Toewe, Salem Public Library Administrator, (503) 588-6084, <A href="mailto:bjtoewe@cityofsalem.net">bjtoewe@cityofsalem.net</A>. </P></BODY></HTML>