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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>OLA/OASL’s Legislative Day needs YOU! Make an appointment with your legislator ASAP!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who</b>: Oregon’s Library Community<br>
<b>What</b>: Tell your state legislators what is important to you about libraries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Particular issues are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">New Funding for School Libraries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Protecting Our Law Libraries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Supporting Funding for Ready to Read Grants<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Updating the Definition for Public Library<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Issue briefs related to Ready to Read funding (State Library budget bill) and updating the statutory definition of "public library" are now available on the OLA Library Development and Legislative Committee webpage:
<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4kUpLWdcisYe9Z848XiuLRp_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYvStNtKk-2BzqDIlSK-2ByweD-2BVhjjae7VtjFuWkYGwN7zg5iWgXZDzAboHn9vSoVpB-2ByJQzT3q3IdXQRpwiR5Gy5cAmoGdi7qR-2Fhi8mN1ADnzoXEPuDTriC8Yv1Ue9PE2UoqRfW-2FFDVzee09pp6cfzwEEA-3D-3D">
https://bit.ly/2W17C7w</a>. Additional issue briefs - regarding both certified school librarians and academic textbook affordability - will be coming soon.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, February 12th, 2019<br>
<b>Where</b>: Salem, Oregon and all over the state<br>
<b>Why</b>: Because libraries matter!<br>
<b>How</b>: You can participate in person, virtually, or mail a letter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>In person</b>: Check the OLA/OASL Legislative Day Appointments sign-up sheet to see if anyone has yet made an appointment with your representative(s):
<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4m59EqC71CJWkIlWx2f1BNp_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrY3lZ9-2BTH23V4Uw1bgYx7BoTQ-2FlhUAr93PByGRGP8XlFJTFPu0oJEMA6Qq1GG-2BJmcFAyu-2BDR-2FIgqXw4Ue0HtXRWhrOjwKkmyWyNcN6cmJOyZZCbV2rhgNFinJI09CKqn5kNBcQWOcgsjlntDhoCtc5CA-3D-3D">
https://goo.gl/Nb2fj4</a> If so, see if you can join the meeting. If not, make an appointment! Don’t know your legislators? Finding out is easy! <a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4kTa-2F0mSeArw6tChQF1mE0z_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYwz5clkdRLBWYH-2B3-2BnZa1IKEr-2BAfsquOsP23xdk5P6wesEV3PY-2ByUJ9xpaELdi9vXMQb6MzMqL7WF5ajOb7oliTK8iJqb1WjSai6biIaCFQIxfdBlz-2BQsmn5mFEfj2wA-2Fdn9ayvAV-2B-2BOkOdVpbbkcXQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/1zqJ5pm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Virtually</b>: Call or email your representative to tell them what is important for libraries in your community. Read the issue briefs on OLA’s webpage to learn more about what we need legislators to know
<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4kUpLWdcisYe9Z848XiuLRp_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrY-2Ftff2I56ABIEIPe0Bo6Tmp7NlQLdmwYvA8mf6TQKPxcGN0BqnIPKh4BP9ewQ-2FDLzPL9PtEmAmaBIEeG2tiMAkjdNtN5C-2FoY07YRE9d8fania2Wf16I6YTJx-2BfF-2Fsk6tXOZI36O-2BvZETfNkJGIBGE0w-3D-3D">
https://bit.ly/2W17C7w</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OLA Library Development and Legislative Committee will have letter templates for you to personalize and mail (or email) later this week. If you’ve already requested a letter template, we will contact you directly when completed. Letters
may be sent throughout February, though watch for updated information as bills are introduced and hearings are scheduled. Email Kate Lasky at
<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4ksv2Wq3PHjcoQLaT-2Fs3pX4_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYJxopTDJ52aZ6w197psPpmM-2FluEqrMcukHT9Z-2FdUm3ofKU1Ie7Egp4RD5X84fXsfaf-2B6Wjx6hYVoPhfxOOV3lbbxHBH-2B2z4Rb9UD8HyFgjwOgNZ-2BoFNQlgWExL8NDTfHlZSU9bl0p-2FRM2V8HabBi5Cw-3D-3D">
klasky@josephinelibrary.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>But I don’t know how to do all this.<br>
</b>Don’t worry, read the following articles for some tips and remember your legislators love to hear from you!<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">"Political Action" issue of OLA Quarterly edited by Janet Webster
<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4kfYsOLHcx40SaiUIDbefiF_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYRr-2BNdrg4uAKWfTME9IygAL4IXXSCv3kqeCePB65mX4HZJKmRqESrDZKOav4QJ1RNlYt0dCQjvtJ78srWUBBD4NLDO7v5RLdU-2FdlnTrqW4GfDt0n8syO-2BIo38viXGakgCJnhtTw-2F0PylBKPu-2BuhIk7g-3D-3D">
http://commons.pacificu.edu/olaq/vol2/iss4/</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">"TAKE ACTION NOW! Becoming a Legislative Advocate for Libraries" by Emily Ford <a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4kyWIQl0lIxRBq-2BmX4GO04h_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYC0qo713T-2B-2F5-2F5qqBBm-2FwvXtEZ5jvFJAUEd9afGgTOYpuXRgGikhnUFy1h1IfNxDiG669K3ljnPwanIIQyUh9h-2BfZPdtwScxNfu8k1kVvn-2Fausj-2BMlsAQxL5yiL-2F2gPhYLEmhrzx-2BR8KJo-2F8ONXjW-2BQ-3D-3D">http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2011/take-action-now/</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For questions about OLA/OASL Legislative Day please contact: Kate Lasky (<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4ksv2Wq3PHjcoQLaT-2Fs3pX4_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrYADwkGazWkkEG3MDoPAybGiZpHeWzkJOSCaKMZl02RJPf33Qtmg7zmh4tFdbIKuzr0ymQsnjZagY6XJ1UTPPP1dfC4QkV96Y6PyxVbQZAVNMC9N6PQ6bhMSrSKMIKR2x-2FZm1eM0Mp2R73kB23VTxjpg-3D-3D" target="_blank">klasky@josephinelibrary.org</a>)
or Sara Charlton (<a href="http://clicks.memberclicks-mail.net/wf/click?upn=hAA8NCKsUzciFBkhPKAHxDRVOpfRogKGDgyJwROxOWToTyeuuQptVZg2tWmwxlJV-2FtGbDgZaol8Y6AkF0UyJZh5l0Bzn5RD1YHtZ3r9eK4lCgdqkEONqI1S0-2BzrEzsUO_nM6z9zqqQy-2FbpPwv1O2fv4kWuZMR7QQBnkhorOxDYME6FIdWIESZiNLO47O8-2BPsX3-2FYattNZxt5ZWHg4JhMoR1q0tIQ5egYtva1nG9gv05OT-2BdK0urrX38pTO18fHpDuM3IJZOlj-2FySOgtB6B9pBgg5xEu9Nueb-2FgZt1L-2FsXFsVSwCBmIe1cVvUQ8qEhKHrY98Vb0Oo-2BRb-2FUawTZUtBRfyoAD1-2BUWf7phmoYlZ-2FZ7FEP4Ewkk314oM1JiNqYZP79Y78dA0FiccGnJEhJODh56eIICCnA2c-2FwRnoQtp3zHU5FySXbRUdacqDttlgVxCoRSFH0OaDbwVELcX-2FXJwpB5w-3D-3D">charlton@co.tillamook.or.us</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
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