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On May 12, 2022, at 10:18 AM, OLA President via Libs-Or <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov> wrote:<br>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The Oregon Library Association Quarterly (OLAQ) is seeking submissions for the Fall 2022 issue. Article proposals are due by</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b> June 2, 2022.</b></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The OLAQ’s editorial mission is to showcase the innovative work of Oregon library workers, students, partner organizations, and volunteers.
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#084FD1"><u>Editorial guidelines</u></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> have recently been updated to reflect OLA’s values and equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts. To learn more, see
the </font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#084FD1"><u>OLAQ website</u></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">. </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The theme for the fall issue is
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b><i>Accelerated Change: What to Keep and What to Leave Behind</i></b></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>.</b></font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic required library workers to reconsider library policies and services as barriers to access and services were quickly exposed. While the limits on services were daunting,
there was an opportunity to reimagine how libraries could use space, programs, technology, and collections to improve access and address equity concerns. In this issue, we hope to explore the ideas coming out of pandemic restrictions that have broadened the
reach and improved library services. We also welcome examples of changes to policies and services that did not have the expected outcomes. Some examples of topics that could be covered are the elimination of fines, curbside and other forms of delivery of materials,
virtual or mobile collections and services, outreach to underserved communities, or outdoor or virtual programming. We want to hear about how all those "pivots" during the pandemic have worked and what they mean for the future of library services. </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Guest editor for this issue will be Arlene Weible, OLA President and Electronic Services Consultant at the State Library of Oregon.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Potential authors are invited to submit proposals to Arlene at
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="#084FD1"><u>olapresident@olaweb.org</u></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> by
</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"><b>June 2, 2022</b></font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Proposals should include the author’s name and contact information, proposed topic, and a brief description (300-500 words). </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Article length averages 1,000 to 2,500 words, and images and creative work are welcome.</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black">Please also include answers to the following questions: </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • How does the proposed topic relate to the theme? </font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • What is your connection to the policies or services described in your proposal?</font></div>
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</font><font face="Arial" size="+1" color="black"> • How will you address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your article?</font></div>
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Arlene Weible<br>
Oregon Library Association President, 2021-2022<br>
</font><font color="#084FD1"><u>olapresident@olaweb.org</u></font><font color="black"><br>
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