<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-b2a5bf3a-7fff-1e0b-7cd4-812007e23afa"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Are you interested in supporting and enhancing library reference and information services? Do you like to share your ideas and learn more from other Oregon library staff? Do you enjoy planning events either on the frontlines or supporting them behind the scenes? The Oregon Reference Summit is seeking members to help us plan and implement upcoming events and offerings and we’d love to have you join us!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Oregon Reference Summit has existed for several years in different iterations to provide support, education and collaboration around library reference and information services. The Summit has been a yearly in-person conference. In 2020 the in-person conference was canceled due to the pandemic but the planning team pivoted to offering ongoing virtual learning opportunities.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In 2022, the Oregon Reference Summit planning team will continue to offer virtual presentations with a plan to offer a traditional in-person conference in 2023.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Expectations for the committee include monthly meetings as well as time to plan and implement these events. This can include logistics, communications, soliciting presenters and topic ideas, hosting virtual events, as well as other support tasks. Generally, the time commitment is about 1-2 hours per month though that can vary nearer events. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you are interested, please contact Lori (</span><a href="mailto:lorim@multco.us" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">lorim@multco.us</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">) or Sandra (</span><a href="mailto:ors.cochair.sandra.dixon@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">ors.cochair.sandra.dixon@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">). We welcome your questions as well!</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri" size="4"><span style="border-collapse:collapse"><b>Lori Moore</b></span></font><div><font face="Calibri" size="4"><b>Workforce Development Librarian</b></font></div><div><font face="Calibri" size="4"><span style="border-collapse:collapse">Multnomah County Library </span></font></div><div><font size="4">My pronouns are she/her/hers</font></div><div><font face="Calibri"><span style="border-collapse:collapse"><b><br></b></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>