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<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Letter to Libraries Online</span><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">A Monthly Newsletter from the Oregon State Library</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white"><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Volume 26, Issue 9, September 2016</span></strong><br>
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<h5 align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Board"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Library Board News</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<h5 align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#OSLNews"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">State Library News</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#OtherNews"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Other Library News</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h5 align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="#Contacts"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Contacts at the State Library</span></a><o:p></o:p></h5>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Vision: All Oregonians have the information essential to be engaged citizens, to strengthen our communities, and
to build a prosperous state.</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Mission: The State Library provides leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for Oregonians with print
disabilities, the Legislature and state government, and all Oregonians through local libraries.</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">State Library Board Met in Salem on August 26th</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="style10"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Oregon State Library Board met on Friday, August 26th at the State Library in Salem. The board heard presentations from State Library staff about the
</span><a href="http://www.libraryedge.org/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Edge Initiative</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, our
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/Pages/Volunteer_Lib.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Volunteer Program</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, improvements to the
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/TalkingBooks/pages/index.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Talking Book and Braille Library website</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, and implementation of
</span><a href="https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3523/Enrolled"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HB 3523</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> regarding agency
</span><a href="http://libguides.osl.state.or.us/subscription_database"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">subscriptions</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. The board also discussed the annual assessment of Key Performance Measure
#15, regarding best practices for the board, in addition to the role and responsibilities of the board since the changes in statute created by the passage of
</span><a href="https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3523/Enrolled"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HB 3523</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> during the 2015 Legislative Session. Board Chair
Aletha Bonebrake appointed a subcommittee, comprised of Bonebrake, Ann Malkin, and Dacia Johnson, to work on the roles and responsibilities of board members. Additionally, Bonebrake appointed a subcommittee to begin exploring evaluation options for the State
Librarian. This subcommittee includes Leslie Hicks as Chair, Satish Upadhyay, and Julie Curtis. The next board meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 28th at the Independence Public Library in Independence, Oregon.</span>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The State Library Welcomes Sarah Pearson
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Oregon State Library is pleased to introduce Sarah Pearson as the newest member of the Government Information & Library Services Division, serving as Customer Service Specialist. Sarah’s duties include Social Media Coordination, Document Delivery, Product
Support, and Customer Service. Sarah comes to the State Library from Deepwood Museum & Gardens. She holds a degree in History from Western Oregon University. Sarah’s first day was July 26. We are excited to welcome her to the State Library!</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Learn Something New this Fall with Skillsoft
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learning opportunities are just a click away! Library staff in Oregon now have </span>
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/skillsoft.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">free access</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to over 500 online courses on a wide range of
technology and business topics through State Library’s subscription to Skillsoft. We’re excited about this new source for continuing education and are looking forward to staff exploring the catalog and using these courses to meet individual learning needs.</span></span>
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<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here are just a few of the courses that you will be able to take:</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
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<span class="style101">• Professional Networking Essentials: Developing Confidence</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Leadership Essentials</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Customer Service Fundamentals</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Managing Change</span><br>
<span class="style101">• The Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial professionals</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Becoming a Manager: Leading and Communicating</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There is also a variety of courses and short tutorial videos to strengthen your technology skills on topics including</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
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<span class="style101">• Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Mac OSX</span><br>
<span class="style101">• Adobe software including Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator</span></span>
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<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skillsoft is entirely self-paced, online learning so you can take a course when it fits your schedule. More information about how to register for a free account and access these resources
is now </span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/skillsoft.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">available</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">! Questions? Please contact
</span></span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Darci Hanning,
</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">503-378-2527.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">SDLAC Releases Annual Report
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<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC) released its
</span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/technology/sdlp/2016SDLACAnnualReport_Final.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">annual report</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> in August. The report
highlights usage statistics of the resources in the </span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Statewide Database Licensing Program</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
from the previous year. Committee initiatives including the creation of a suggestion form and FAQ, adding more STEM content to Gale Virtual Reference Library subscription, and recommendations around building a central portal, are also included. More information
about the Statewide Database Licensing Program can be found on its </span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">website</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
If you have any questions, please contact </span></span><a href="mailto:arlene.weible@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Arlene Weible</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, 503-378-5020.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">2016 Annual Report on Challenges to Library Materials is Now Available!
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</span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/projects/OIFC/2016.oifc.annual.report.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2016 Annual Report</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> on challenges to materials
in Oregon libraries in available on the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse webpage. Last year nine items were challenged at three public libraries and one school library in Oregon. Eight of the items were retained, while the results of the ninth challenge
are unknown. The Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) collects reports about formal, written challenges to library material from all types of Oregon libraries. The information is reported to OIFC by Oregon libraries on a voluntarily basis. OIFC
compiles the reports from libraries into an annual report each year; all previous reports are also available online at Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please visit the
</span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/projects/OIFC/index.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">OIFC webpage</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to learn about how to prepare your library
for potential challenges, how to talk with patrons who express concerns about material, what happens after a reconsideration report form is submitted, and how to deal with the media if a challenge goes public. Direct any questions to
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">DOGAMI Releases Digital Mining Records</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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has a rich history in mining. Due to funding provided through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the State Library, the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is working to make mining records more widely accessible.
Three new digital collections have been recently released. The </span></span><a href="http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/milo/index-claim-records-BAKE.htm"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Baker County Mining Claim Records</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
collection, spanning from 1862 to 1964, includes over 50 volumes containing records of claims bought and sold, claim locations, claim maintenance, mining district meeting minutes and laws, and more. The
</span></span><a href="http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/milo/index-historical-soc-records.htm"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Historical Society Records</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> collection
includes mining and mineral records held by the Josephine County Historical Society, the Gold Hill Historical Society, and the Woodville Historical Society. Records take the form of maps, letters, photographs, news articles, mining newspapers, and other publications.
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<p><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The </span>
</span><a href="http://www.oregongeology.org/mlrr/permitviewer.htm"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mining Permit Viewer</span></a><span class="style101"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> is an interactive map that offers easy access
to permit files such as site permits, inspections, maps, photographs, and correspondence for aggregate mining sites—many of which are no longer in operation. This collection includes records for Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry,
and Deschutes counties as well as some records for mines in Douglas, Lincoln, Marion, Polk, and Washington counties. These new collections make valuable Oregon mining information widely accessible to historians, genealogists, gold panners, and mine operators
alike—without the need to travel or put fragile physical items in jeopardy. </span>
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<p class="style10" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Oregon State Library</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="style10"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Library Support and Development Services: 503-378-2525,
</span><a href="mailto:FerolWeyand@oslmail.osl.state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ferol Weyand</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Darci Hanning</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span><a href="mailto:ann.reed@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ann Reed</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jennifer Maurer</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Katie Anderson</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
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</span><a href="mailto:susan.b.westin@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Susan Westin</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<br>
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Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library Manager: 503-378-5435, </span><a href="mailto:susan.b.westin@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Susan Westin</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<br>
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</span><a href="mailto:marykay.dahlgreen@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MaryKay Dahlgreen</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<br>
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Letter to Libraries Online Editor: 503-378-2464, </span><a href="mailto:jessica.rondema@state.or.us"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jessica Rondema</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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