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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">The </span>
<span style="color:#1155CD"><a href="https://www.navronline.org/home">North American Virtual Reference Online Conference (NAVROC)</a>
</span><span style="color:black">is accepting proposals for our free conference Tuesday-Thursday, Feb 23-25, 2021.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">We are seeking proposals for 45 minute sessions and 20 minute lightning talks from virtual reference providers relating to our theme,
<i>Adaptability: Thriving in Uncertain Times</i>. These sessions will comprise the 2-3 hour time frame of each conference day. Because this is a virtual conference, presenters can present from anywhere as long as they have a stable internet connection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black">To submit a proposal, please fill out the
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:#1155CD"><a href="https://forms.gle/HEkB9NihJ5TBcwQs7">proposal submission</a>
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black">form by November 30, 2020.</span></b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Potential topics include but are not limited to:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Adaptability<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
What changes/improvements have you successfully made because of the pandemic<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Innovations, new technologies, emerging platforms<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
New partnerships - how were they formed, and how do they expand your service to your community<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Creative uses of video conferencing/screen sharing via chat<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Equity and Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Centering race in VR<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Mitigating microaggressions in chat<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Utilizing culturally-appropriate resources<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Engaging BIPOC staff and patrons<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Multi-lingual VR services<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
How are you bridging the digital divide in your community?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Marketing strategies for underserved patrons<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Improving accessibility<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Marketing and Promotion<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Integrating social media<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Best practices for online finding aids (LibGuides, websites)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Marketing your service<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Telling your story with data<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Evaluation & Appraisal<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Service Evaluation<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Using ratings from users<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Self-care in a virtual pandemic world<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Wellness/Self care<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Emotional intelligence<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Challenges<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Privacy issues<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Creative solutions to staffing challenges<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Training<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Ergonomics at home<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold">Roundtables<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
Focusing on VR services in specific kinds of libraries (public, academic, government, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black">Questions? Let me know!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959">Tamara Ottum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959">(she/her)</span></i><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959">Answerland Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><a href="https://answerland.org/"><span style="color:#44546A">answerland.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959">State Library of Oregon | Library Support & Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:tamara.ottum@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#44546A">tamara.ottum@slo.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">
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<a href="http://971-375-3543/"><span style="color:#44546A">971-375-3543</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#595959"> |
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#44546A"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="color:#44546A">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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