<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Wow! I am speechless :(<br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><pre cols="72">Teresa Lucas
Teresa Lucas, Assistant Director of Library Services
1800 Sherman Avenue
North Bend, OR 97459
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"Librarians should be doing things to induce gasps of amazement!" Eli
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1. Upcoming Online Courses (Darci Hanning)<br>
2. Re: OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal (Maureen Cole)<br>
3. Re: Upcoming Online Courses (Darci Hanning)<br>
4. Re: OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal (Baars, Bill)<br>
5. Re: OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal (Esther Moberg)<br>
6. Re: OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal (Pierina Parise)<br>
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:32:44 +0000<br>
From: Darci Hanning <<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">darci.hanning@state.or.us</a>><br>
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Subject: [Libs-Or] Upcoming Online Courses<br>
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Greetings,<br>
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Here is a partial list of upcoming online courses from Infopeople and Library Journal. For additional topics and opportunities, please visit the following:<br>
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* ALA's web page for eLearning Solutions<<a href="https://www.alastore.ala.org/search-store?f%5B0%5D=field_product_type%3A18461&f%5B1%5D=field_product_publisher%3A1517&f%5B2%5D=field_product_type%3A18462&_zs=x0BiW1&_zl=5Awd4" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr>alastore.ala.org/search-store?<wbr>f%5B0%5D=field_product_type%<wbr>3A18461&f%5B1%5D=field_<wbr>product_publisher%3A1517&f%<wbr>5B2%5D=field_product_type%<wbr>3A18462&_zs=x0BiW1&_zl=5Awd4</a>> (limited by online eCourses)<br>
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* Infopeople's page for Upcoming Online Courses<<a href="https://infopeople.org/training/view/online" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/training/view/online</a>><br>
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Using Technology for Community Engagement<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, an Infopeople short format online course, April 3, 2018 - April 16, 2018<br>
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Do you want to create a podcast series to share community stories? Would you like to create video profiles for local organizations and businesses as a community service? Would you like to make live library events available to virtual participants? Libraries can develop powerful connections with their communities by facilitating the sharing of community stories.<br>
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During this course you will learn to:<br>
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* Create and upload videos to help local businesses and organizations share their story<br>
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* Host and record podcasts with individuals throughout the community<br>
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* Plan and implement a broadcasted event using technology like YouTube Live<br>
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* Develop a technology engagement action plan<br>
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Instructor: Barbara Alvarez<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/barbara-alvarez" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/barbara-alvarez</a>>, fee: $100 for those in the California library community, $150 for all others. For a complete course description and to register, please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&<wbr>reset=1</a>>.<br>
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STEAM in the Library: Engaging Children in Learning<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=752&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=752&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, An Infopeople 4-week online course, April 10 to May 7, 2018<br>
STEAM programs and services are a natural extension of the storytimes and school-age events that libraries have been offering for decades, with the added bonus of engaging children in new interests. In fact, many of the programs and resources you already offer at your library can be adapted to become STEAM activities!<br>
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This course will prepare youth services staff to:<br>
* Understand what STEAM means for children (preschool-grade 6) of all backgrounds in a library setting, as well as how STEAM fits within library goals.<br>
* Address the frequent concern of new STEAM practitioners that we're not "experts" in STEAM content areas<br>
* Look to existing library programs and resources as a fertile starting place for STEAM activities.<br>
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Instructor: Amy Koester<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/amy-koester" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/amy-koester</a>>, fee: $150 for those in the California, $200 for all others. For a complete course description and to register please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D752%26reset%3D1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%<wbr>3D752%26reset%3D1</a>>.<br>
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Readers' Advisory for Teens<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.org/<wbr>civicrm/event/info?id=753&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, Infopeople 4-week online course, April 17 - May 14, 2018<br>
Would you like to be more comfortable in recommending books and media to teens for pleasure reading, listening, and viewing?<br>
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This four-week online course will help you become a better readers' advisor to the teens in your community by providing the opportunity to learn more about young adult literature. During the course you will explore what teens are looking for in pleasure reading, listening, and viewing, and get some tips on how to help them find what they're looking for. Along with a variety of good reader's advisory tools, instructor Sarah Flowers will also guide learners through the process of developing their own customized tools, including booklists, displays, book trailers, and booktalks.<br>
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Instructor: Sarah Flowers<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/sarah-flowers" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/sarah-flowers</a>>. Fee: $150 for those in the California, $200 for all others. For a complete course description and to register please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&<wbr>reset=1</a>>.<br>
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Facts Matter: Information Literacy for the Real World<<a href="https://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/facts-matter/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.<wbr>libraryjournal.com/courses/<wbr>facts-matter/</a>>, Library Journal Online Course<br>
Live Interactive Sessions on Wednesdays, March 28 & April 11, from 11a - 1p PT, Bridged with Homework, Online Workshops, Discussions, and Resources, and Certificate of Completion Provided<br>
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Helping your community understand news bias and identify reliable sources is more critical than ever. Arm yourself with new approaches and tools.<br>
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Libraries serve people of all backgrounds and beliefs and function as trusted, nonpartisan sources of accurate information for their communities. In these polarized times, helping your community understand news bias and identify reliable sources is more critical-and perhaps more difficult-than ever. Arm yourself with new approaches and new tools designed for the 'new' real World.<br>
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Through this course, you will learn:<br>
* How to use behavioral science strategies, conspiracy theories and anti-bias training to inspire and facilitate critical thinking in patrons who are immersed in misinformation, while keeping conversations nonpartisan and non-alienating.<br>
* How to curate an up-to-date repertoire of media and news literacy tools, including reliable fact-checking sites, that will help empower you and your patrons to objectively evaluate print and digital information and data.<br>
* How to understand high-impact data literacy strategies that you can share with your students and patrons so they can make sense of the data in their world.<br>
* How to identify data that can help you support your facts and messaging and then turn it into compelling visuals using free online tools.<br>
* How to partner with local news organizations to promote news literacy through a range of programs, including developing a citizen journalism hub at your library.<br>
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Empowering Teens: Fostering the Next Generation of Advocates<<a href="https://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/empowering-teens" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.<wbr>libraryjournal.com/courses/<wbr>empowering-teens</a>>, Library Journal Online Course<br>
April 24 & May 8, 2018<br>
Live Interactive Sessions on Tuesdays, April 24 & May 8, from 11a - 1p PT, Bridged with Homework, Online Workshops, Resources, and Discussions, Certificate of Completion Provided.<br>
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Also available On-Demand! Can't make a live session? All sessions will be available to you 'on demand' following the initial broadcast.<br>
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We frequently tell teenagers that they are the future. It's not true. Teens can be leaders in their communities and schools today. There are examples across the country of young people changing the world with their bravery and passion. Teens want to make a difference and be advocates for the things they care about. Librarians working with young people are in a unique position to help them have an impact now - on their communities and schools - as well as develop the skills, confidence and approaches that will enable them to advocate throughout their lives.<br>
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In addition to the live speaker sessions, you'll work in small groups with facilitators experienced in producing compelling teen programming to complete assignments, share resources, and engage in active discussion boards that will ignite your thinking and fuel your efforts at your library.<br>
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When you attend this interactive online course, you'll learn from experienced leaders how to:<br>
* Extend your outreach to young people and help them engage in advocacy<br>
* Collaborate with teens to develop social justice programs in the library and community<br>
* Partner with local and national organizations to build teen-centric programs<br>
* Identify resources that will help you establish teen programs built around civic engagement<br>
* Use best practices to create and sustain lifelong library users, advocates, and leaders<br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Darci Hanning, MLIS<br>
Technology Development Consultant<br>
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:38:28 +0000<br>
From: Maureen Cole <<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a>><br>
To: "Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President" <<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a>>,<br>
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Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
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Thank you so much, Buzzy, for the information explaining what we all just learned about. The letter to the governor is excellent and recounts many of the reasons why we love MaryKay. I?m still in a state of shock that this happened and happened without any contact with the library community. Where?s that transparency we in government strive for?<br>
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Thanks for sending the link to the governor. I?ll be voicing my opinion.<br>
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MaryKay, you rock and I love you! State Library Staff, you?re awesome and hang in there!<br>
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Mo<br>
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Maureen Cole<br>
<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@<wbr>orcity.org</a>><br>
Library Director<br>
Oregon City Public Library<br>
606 John Adams St.<br>
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<a href="tel:503-657-8269%20ext.%201010" value="+15036578269">503-657-8269 ext. 1010</a><br>
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From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:25 PM<br>
To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
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Oregon librarian community:<br>
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You likely have seen State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen's note to all of us. If not, then I will be the bearer of her bad news: it is with great sorrow and confusion that I tell you that Governor Kate Brown's office is dismissing State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen.<br>
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This decision came as just as much of a shock to OLA as I imagine that it comes to you. OLA was not consulted in this decision, nor were several other stakeholders served by the State Library. Even the State Library Board, the entity that was statutorily-created to advise the Governor's Office on State Library matters, was not consulted.<br>
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Some background: a few years ago, legislation was adopted that moved the State Librarian position from being appointed directly by the State Library Board to being appointed by the Governor. At the time, OLA backed this measure because we felt that it would put the State Librarian position on par with other state executive department heads and provide an additional layer of accountability. Obviously, these recent events bring our previous support into question.<br>
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This February, MaryKay was scheduled for a reappointment hearing during the short legislative session. Her name was withdrawn the day of the hearing with no comment. OLA Legislative Committee Chair Abigail Elder and I had been working with OLA's lobbyist, Amanda Dalton, to discover why. We assumed that the hearing was merely being delayed. We were wrong.<br>
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Needless to say, this decision is disturbing. OLA has expressed our displeasure to the Governor's office. That letter that is attached to this message. We are working with our lobbyist Amanda Dalton and other officials gather more information about why this decision was made, immediate succession plans for the State Library, and how the Oregon library community will be involved in future decisions regarding the State Library and Librarian. I will share any further relevant information as it becomes available.<br>
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In the meanwhile, please spare some thoughts for MaryKay and the staff of the State Library. While MaryKay does not want for us to fight to get her job back, you are welcome to contact the Governor's Office to express how you feel about MaryKay's dismissal and how they made the decision. I encourage you to read the attached letter before doing so for background information. The Governor's Office can be reached at <a href="tel:503-378-4582" value="+15033784582">503-378-4582</a> or on this web page:<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/<wbr>Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx</a><br>
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If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can. Right now, I wish all of the support that we can give to the State Library staff and MaryKay.<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
Buzzy Nielsen<br>
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OLA President, 2017-18<br>
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:39:41 +0000<br>
From: Darci Hanning <<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">darci.hanning@state.or.us</a>><br>
To: Darci Hanning <<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">darci.hanning@state.or.us</a>>,<br>
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Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Upcoming Online Courses<br>
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My apologies,<br>
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I left out this additional site that should have been included below:<br>
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* Library Journal & School Library Journal Online Courses<<a href="https://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.<wbr>libraryjournal.com/courses/</a>><br>
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Cheers,<br>
Darci Hanning, MLIS<br>
Technology Development Consultant<br>
<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">darci.hanning@state.or.us</a><<wbr>mailto:<a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">darci.hanning@state.or.<wbr>us</a>> | <a href="tel:503-378-2527" value="+15033782527">503-378-2527</a> | <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/ld" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.oregon.gov/osl/ld</a><<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/ld" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://<wbr>www.oregon.gov/osl/ld</a>><br>
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From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Darci Hanning<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:33 PM<br>
To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
Subject: [Libs-Or] Upcoming Online Courses<br>
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Greetings,<br>
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Here is a partial list of upcoming online courses from Infopeople and Library Journal. For additional topics and opportunities, please visit the following:<br>
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* ALA's web page for eLearning Solutions<<a href="https://www.alastore.ala.org/search-store?f%5B0%5D=field_product_type%3A18461&f%5B1%5D=field_product_publisher%3A1517&f%5B2%5D=field_product_type%3A18462&_zs=x0BiW1&_zl=5Awd4" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr>alastore.ala.org/search-store?<wbr>f%5B0%5D=field_product_type%<wbr>3A18461&f%5B1%5D=field_<wbr>product_publisher%3A1517&f%<wbr>5B2%5D=field_product_type%<wbr>3A18462&_zs=x0BiW1&_zl=5Awd4</a>> (limited by online eCourses)<br>
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* Infopeople's page for Upcoming Online Courses<<a href="https://infopeople.org/training/view/online" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/training/view/online</a>><br>
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Using Technology for Community Engagement<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, an Infopeople short format online course, April 3, 2018 - April 16, 2018<br>
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Do you want to create a podcast series to share community stories? Would you like to create video profiles for local organizations and businesses as a community service? Would you like to make live library events available to virtual participants? Libraries can develop powerful connections with their communities by facilitating the sharing of community stories.<br>
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During this course you will learn to:<br>
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* Create and upload videos to help local businesses and organizations share their story<br>
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* Host and record podcasts with individuals throughout the community<br>
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* Plan and implement a broadcasted event using technology like YouTube Live<br>
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* Develop a technology engagement action plan<br>
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Instructor: Barbara Alvarez<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/barbara-alvarez" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/barbara-alvarez</a>>, fee: $100 for those in the California library community, $150 for all others. For a complete course description and to register, please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=750&<wbr>reset=1</a>>.<br>
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STEAM in the Library: Engaging Children in Learning<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=752&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=752&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, An Infopeople 4-week online course, April 10 to May 7, 2018<br>
STEAM programs and services are a natural extension of the storytimes and school-age events that libraries have been offering for decades, with the added bonus of engaging children in new interests. In fact, many of the programs and resources you already offer at your library can be adapted to become STEAM activities!<br>
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This course will prepare youth services staff to:<br>
* Understand what STEAM means for children (preschool-grade 6) of all backgrounds in a library setting, as well as how STEAM fits within library goals.<br>
* Address the frequent concern of new STEAM practitioners that we're not "experts" in STEAM content areas<br>
* Look to existing library programs and resources as a fertile starting place for STEAM activities.<br>
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Instructor: Amy Koester<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/amy-koester" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/amy-koester</a>>, fee: $150 for those in the California, $200 for all others. For a complete course description and to register please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D752%26reset%3D1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%<wbr>3D752%26reset%3D1</a>>.<br>
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Readers' Advisory for Teens<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.org/<wbr>civicrm/event/info?id=753&<wbr>reset=1</a>>, Infopeople 4-week online course, April 17 - May 14, 2018<br>
Would you like to be more comfortable in recommending books and media to teens for pleasure reading, listening, and viewing?<br>
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This four-week online course will help you become a better readers' advisor to the teens in your community by providing the opportunity to learn more about young adult literature. During the course you will explore what teens are looking for in pleasure reading, listening, and viewing, and get some tips on how to help them find what they're looking for. Along with a variety of good reader's advisory tools, instructor Sarah Flowers will also guide learners through the process of developing their own customized tools, including booklists, displays, book trailers, and booktalks.<br>
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Instructor: Sarah Flowers<<a href="https://infopeople.org/people/sarah-flowers" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/people/sarah-flowers</a>>. Fee: $150 for those in the California, $200 for all others. For a complete course description and to register please visit the Infopeople website<<a href="https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&reset=1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://infopeople.<wbr>org/civicrm/event/info?id=753&<wbr>reset=1</a>>.<br>
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Facts Matter: Information Literacy for the Real World<<a href="https://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/facts-matter/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.<wbr>libraryjournal.com/courses/<wbr>facts-matter/</a>>, Library Journal Online Course<br>
Live Interactive Sessions on Wednesdays, March 28 & April 11, from 11a - 1p PT, Bridged with Homework, Online Workshops, Discussions, and Resources, and Certificate of Completion Provided<br>
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Helping your community understand news bias and identify reliable sources is more critical than ever. Arm yourself with new approaches and tools.<br>
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Libraries serve people of all backgrounds and beliefs and function as trusted, nonpartisan sources of accurate information for their communities. In these polarized times, helping your community understand news bias and identify reliable sources is more critical-and perhaps more difficult-than ever. Arm yourself with new approaches and new tools designed for the 'new' real World.<br>
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Through this course, you will learn:<br>
* How to use behavioral science strategies, conspiracy theories and anti-bias training to inspire and facilitate critical thinking in patrons who are immersed in misinformation, while keeping conversations nonpartisan and non-alienating.<br>
* How to curate an up-to-date repertoire of media and news literacy tools, including reliable fact-checking sites, that will help empower you and your patrons to objectively evaluate print and digital information and data.<br>
* How to understand high-impact data literacy strategies that you can share with your students and patrons so they can make sense of the data in their world.<br>
* How to identify data that can help you support your facts and messaging and then turn it into compelling visuals using free online tools.<br>
* How to partner with local news organizations to promote news literacy through a range of programs, including developing a citizen journalism hub at your library.<br>
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Empowering Teens: Fostering the Next Generation of Advocates<<a href="https://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/empowering-teens" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://learn.<wbr>libraryjournal.com/courses/<wbr>empowering-teens</a>>, Library Journal Online Course<br>
April 24 & May 8, 2018<br>
Live Interactive Sessions on Tuesdays, April 24 & May 8, from 11a - 1p PT, Bridged with Homework, Online Workshops, Resources, and Discussions, Certificate of Completion Provided.<br>
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Also available On-Demand! Can't make a live session? All sessions will be available to you 'on demand' following the initial broadcast.<br>
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We frequently tell teenagers that they are the future. It's not true. Teens can be leaders in their communities and schools today. There are examples across the country of young people changing the world with their bravery and passion. Teens want to make a difference and be advocates for the things they care about. Librarians working with young people are in a unique position to help them have an impact now - on their communities and schools - as well as develop the skills, confidence and approaches that will enable them to advocate throughout their lives.<br>
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In addition to the live speaker sessions, you'll work in small groups with facilitators experienced in producing compelling teen programming to complete assignments, share resources, and engage in active discussion boards that will ignite your thinking and fuel your efforts at your library.<br>
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When you attend this interactive online course, you'll learn from experienced leaders how to:<br>
* Extend your outreach to young people and help them engage in advocacy<br>
* Collaborate with teens to develop social justice programs in the library and community<br>
* Partner with local and national organizations to build teen-centric programs<br>
* Identify resources that will help you establish teen programs built around civic engagement<br>
* Use best practices to create and sustain lifelong library users, advocates, and leaders<br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Darci Hanning, MLIS<br>
Technology Development Consultant<br>
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Message: 4<br>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:44:42 +0000<br>
From: "Baars, Bill" <<a href="mailto:bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us">bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us</a>><br>
To: 'Maureen Cole' <<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a>>, "Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President"<br>
<<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a>"<br>
<<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a>><br>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
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<<a href="mailto:76e151f438ad49368fd359671eaaa610@LO-EXCH2013.ci.oswego.or.us">76e151f438ad49368fd359671eaaa<wbr>610@LO-EXCH2013.ci.oswego.or.<wbr>us</a>><br>
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I second Mo?s comment. This letter is, indeed, excellent. I think that many of us would like to express our support for MaryKay and respond to this action. Please keep us posted as to how we can ? collectively or separately - make our voices heard.<br>
Bill<br>
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Bill Baars, Library Director<br>
[CityofLO_Seal_OptSiz#E2D662 (3)]<br>
<a href="tel:503.697.6584" value="+15036976584">503.697.6584</a><br>
<a href="mailto:bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us">bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us"><wbr>bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us</a>><br>
706 Fourth Street<br>
Lake Oswego OR 97034<br>
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From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Maureen Cole<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:38 PM<br>
To: Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President <<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
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Thank you so much, Buzzy, for the information explaining what we all just learned about. The letter to the governor is excellent and recounts many of the reasons why we love MaryKay. I?m still in a state of shock that this happened and happened without any contact with the library community. Where?s that transparency we in government strive for?<br>
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Thanks for sending the link to the governor. I?ll be voicing my opinion.<br>
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MaryKay, you rock and I love you! State Library Staff, you?re awesome and hang in there!<br>
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Mo<br>
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Maureen Cole<br>
<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@<wbr>orcity.org</a>><br>
Library Director<br>
Oregon City Public Library<br>
606 John Adams St.<br>
Oregon City, Oregon 97045<br>
<a href="tel:503-657-8269%20ext.%201010" value="+15036578269">503-657-8269 ext. 1010</a><br>
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From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:25 PM<br>
To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>><br>
Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
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Oregon librarian community:<br>
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You likely have seen State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen's note to all of us. If not, then I will be the bearer of her bad news: it is with great sorrow and confusion that I tell you that Governor Kate Brown's office is dismissing State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen.<br>
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This decision came as just as much of a shock to OLA as I imagine that it comes to you. OLA was not consulted in this decision, nor were several other stakeholders served by the State Library. Even the State Library Board, the entity that was statutorily-created to advise the Governor's Office on State Library matters, was not consulted.<br>
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Some background: a few years ago, legislation was adopted that moved the State Librarian position from being appointed directly by the State Library Board to being appointed by the Governor. At the time, OLA backed this measure because we felt that it would put the State Librarian position on par with other state executive department heads and provide an additional layer of accountability. Obviously, these recent events bring our previous support into question.<br>
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This February, MaryKay was scheduled for a reappointment hearing during the short legislative session. Her name was withdrawn the day of the hearing with no comment. OLA Legislative Committee Chair Abigail Elder and I had been working with OLA's lobbyist, Amanda Dalton, to discover why. We assumed that the hearing was merely being delayed. We were wrong.<br>
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Needless to say, this decision is disturbing. OLA has expressed our displeasure to the Governor's office. That letter that is attached to this message. We are working with our lobbyist Amanda Dalton and other officials gather more information about why this decision was made, immediate succession plans for the State Library, and how the Oregon library community will be involved in future decisions regarding the State Library and Librarian. I will share any further relevant information as it becomes available.<br>
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In the meanwhile, please spare some thoughts for MaryKay and the staff of the State Library. While MaryKay does not want for us to fight to get her job back, you are welcome to contact the Governor's Office to express how you feel about MaryKay's dismissal and how they made the decision. I encourage you to read the attached letter before doing so for background information. The Governor's Office can be reached at <a href="tel:503-378-4582" value="+15033784582">503-378-4582</a> or on this web page:<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/<wbr>Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx</a><br>
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If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can. Right now, I wish all of the support that we can give to the State Library staff and MaryKay.<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
Buzzy Nielsen<br>
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OLA President, 2017-18<br>
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Message: 5<br>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:54:12 -0700<br>
From: Esther Moberg <<a href="mailto:emoberg@cityofseaside.us">emoberg@cityofseaside.us</a>><br>
To: "<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a>"<br>
<<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a>><br>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
Message-ID: <<a href="mailto:E3DCC87A-D192-4A06-A6A5-D7D348EC087B@cityofseaside.us">E3DCC87A-D192-4A06-A6A5-<wbr>D7D348EC087B@cityofseaside.us</a>><br>
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Our OLA president Buzzy summed up so well in his message what I felt when I heard about Mary Kay?s not being reappointed. While we all may feel and take this personally, I feel most of all my thoughts are with Mary Kay at this time and I look forward to seeing her at the spring OLA conference. I appreciate Buzzy?s well written letter to the governor and appreciate his leadership through this time.<br>
Sincerely,<br>
Esther Moberg<br>
OLA vice president<br>
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Sent from my iPhone<br>
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> On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Baars, Bill <<a href="mailto:bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us">bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us</a>> wrote:<br>
><br>
> I second Mo?s comment. This letter is, indeed, excellent. I think that many of us would like to express our support for MaryKay and respond to this action. Please keep us posted as to how we can ? collectively or separately - make our voices heard.<br>
> Bill<br>
><br>
><br>
> Bill Baars, Library Director<br>
> <image003.png><br>
> 503.697.6584<br>
> <a href="mailto:bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us">bbaars@ci.oswego.or.us</a><br>
> 706 Fourth Street<br>
> Lake Oswego OR 97034<br>
><br>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Maureen Cole<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:38 PM<br>
> To: Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President <<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
><br>
> Thank you so much, Buzzy, for the information explaining what we all just learned about. The letter to the governor is excellent and recounts many of the reasons why we love MaryKay. I?m still in a state of shock that this happened and happened without any contact with the library community. Where?s that transparency we in government strive for?<br>
><br>
> Thanks for sending the link to the governor. I?ll be voicing my opinion.<br>
><br>
> MaryKay, you rock and I love you! State Library Staff, you?re awesome and hang in there!<br>
><br>
> Mo<br>
><br>
><br>
> Maureen Cole<br>
> <a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a><br>
> Library Director<br>
> Oregon City Public Library<br>
> 606 John Adams St.<br>
> Oregon City, Oregon 97045<br>
> 503-657-8269 ext. 1010<br>
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> From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:25 PM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
> Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
><br>
> Oregon librarian community:<br>
><br>
> You likely have seen State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen's note to all of us. If not, then I will be the bearer of her bad news: it is with great sorrow and confusion that I tell you that Governor Kate Brown's office is dismissing State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen.<br>
><br>
> This decision came as just as much of a shock to OLA as I imagine that it comes to you. OLA was not consulted in this decision, nor were several other stakeholders served by the State Library. Even the State Library Board, the entity that was statutorily-created to advise the Governor's Office on State Library matters, was not consulted.<br>
><br>
> Some background: a few years ago, legislation was adopted that moved the State Librarian position from being appointed directly by the State Library Board to being appointed by the Governor. At the time, OLA backed this measure because we felt that it would put the State Librarian position on par with other state executive department heads and provide an additional layer of accountability. Obviously, these recent events bring our previous support into question.<br>
><br>
> This February, MaryKay was scheduled for a reappointment hearing during the short legislative session. Her name was withdrawn the day of the hearing with no comment. OLA Legislative Committee Chair Abigail Elder and I had been working with OLA's lobbyist, Amanda Dalton, to discover why. We assumed that the hearing was merely being delayed. We were wrong.<br>
><br>
> Needless to say, this decision is disturbing. OLA has expressed our displeasure to the Governor's office. That letter that is attached to this message. We are working with our lobbyist Amanda Dalton and other officials gather more information about why this decision was made, immediate succession plans for the State Library, and how the Oregon library community will be involved in future decisions regarding the State Library and Librarian. I will share any further relevant information as it becomes available.<br>
><br>
> In the meanwhile, please spare some thoughts for MaryKay and the staff of the State Library. While MaryKay does not want for us to fight to get her job back, you are welcome to contact the Governor's Office to express how you feel about MaryKay's dismissal and how they made the decision. I encourage you to read the attached letter before doing so for background information. The Governor's Office can be reached at 503-378-4582 or on this web page:<br>
> <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/<wbr>Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx</a><br>
><br>
> If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can. Right now, I wish all of the support that we can give to the State Library staff and MaryKay.<br>
><br>
> Sincerely,<br>
> Buzzy Nielsen<br>
><br>
> --<br>
> OLA President, 2017-18<br>
> <a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a><br>
> 971-270-0527<br>
><br>
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From: Pierina Parise <<a href="mailto:pparise@emporia.edu">pparise@emporia.edu</a>><br>
To: "<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a>"<br>
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To say this is a shock is an understatement! We will indeed sorely miss MaryKay?s leadership!<br>
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~perri<br>
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Pierina Parise, Director, Oregon Distance Program<br>
Emporia State University, School of Library & Information Mgt<br>
1020 SW Taylor, Suite 447, Portland, OR 97205<br>
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From: Libs-Or <<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@listsmart.<wbr>osl.state.or.us</a>> On Behalf Of Maureen Cole<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:38 PM<br>
To: Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President <<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><br>
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
<br>
Thank you so much, Buzzy, for the information explaining what we all just learned about. The letter to the governor is excellent and recounts many of the reasons why we love MaryKay. I?m still in a state of shock that this happened and happened without any contact with the library community. Where?s that transparency we in government strive for?<br>
<br>
Thanks for sending the link to the governor. I?ll be voicing my opinion.<br>
<br>
MaryKay, you rock and I love you! State Library Staff, you?re awesome and hang in there!<br>
<br>
Mo<br>
<br>
<br>
Maureen Cole<br>
<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@orcity.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org">mcole@<wbr>orcity.org</a>><br>
Library Director<br>
Oregon City Public Library<br>
606 John Adams St.<br>
Oregon City, Oregon 97045<br>
503-657-8269 ext. 1010<br>
503-657-3702 fax<br>
Website: <a href="http://www.orcity.org/library" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.orcity.org/library</a><<a href="http://www.orcity.org/library" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://<wbr>www.orcity.org/library</a>><br>
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From: Libs-Or [mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>] On Behalf Of Buzzy Nielsen, OLA President<br>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:25 PM<br>
To: <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.<wbr>or.us</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@<wbr>listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>><br>
Subject: [Libs-Or] OLA's response to State Librarian dismissal<br>
<br>
Oregon librarian community:<br>
<br>
You likely have seen State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen's note to all of us. If not, then I will be the bearer of her bad news: it is with great sorrow and confusion that I tell you that Governor Kate Brown's office is dismissing State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen.<br>
<br>
This decision came as just as much of a shock to OLA as I imagine that it comes to you. OLA was not consulted in this decision, nor were several other stakeholders served by the State Library. Even the State Library Board, the entity that was statutorily-created to advise the Governor's Office on State Library matters, was not consulted.<br>
<br>
Some background: a few years ago, legislation was adopted that moved the State Librarian position from being appointed directly by the State Library Board to being appointed by the Governor. At the time, OLA backed this measure because we felt that it would put the State Librarian position on par with other state executive department heads and provide an additional layer of accountability. Obviously, these recent events bring our previous support into question.<br>
<br>
This February, MaryKay was scheduled for a reappointment hearing during the short legislative session. Her name was withdrawn the day of the hearing with no comment. OLA Legislative Committee Chair Abigail Elder and I had been working with OLA's lobbyist, Amanda Dalton, to discover why. We assumed that the hearing was merely being delayed. We were wrong.<br>
<br>
Needless to say, this decision is disturbing. OLA has expressed our displeasure to the Governor's office. That letter that is attached to this message. We are working with our lobbyist Amanda Dalton and other officials gather more information about why this decision was made, immediate succession plans for the State Library, and how the Oregon library community will be involved in future decisions regarding the State Library and Librarian. I will share any further relevant information as it becomes available.<br>
<br>
In the meanwhile, please spare some thoughts for MaryKay and the staff of the State Library. While MaryKay does not want for us to fight to get her job back, you are welcome to contact the Governor's Office to express how you feel about MaryKay's dismissal and how they made the decision. I encourage you to read the attached letter before doing so for background information. The Governor's Office can be reached at 503-378-4582 or on this web page:<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/<wbr>Pages/share-your-opinion.aspx</a><br>
<br>
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can. Right now, I wish all of the support that we can give to the State Library staff and MaryKay.<br>
<br>
Sincerely,<br>
Buzzy Nielsen<br>
<br>
--<br>
OLA President, 2017-18<br>
<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a><<wbr>mailto:<a href="mailto:olapresident@olaweb.org">olapresident@olaweb.org</a><wbr>><br>
971-270-0527<br>
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You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself! ~The Doctor<br>
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