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I am away from the library and will return on Tuesday, September 6<br>
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If you need immediate assistance, please contact Library Director Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney at kbrodbeck-kenney@lincolncity.org or call the circulation desk at 541-996-2277.<br>
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On Aug 11, 2022, at 9:52 AM, Intellectual Freedom Committee via Libs-Or <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov> wrote:<br>
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">Hello valiant Intellectual Freedom Fighters! </font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">The Oregon Library Association
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="blue"><u>Intellectual Freedom Committee</u></font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> currently has two open positions and is seeking new members. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about
intellectual freedom and eager to support and advocate for the intellectual freedom needs of Oregon libraries, especially in a time of unprecedented challenges.
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">To apply, please send a </font>
<font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"><b>Letter of Interest</b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> (no longer than 1 page) to Perry Stokes and Emily O’Neal, the current Co-Chairs of the committee</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">,</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">
at </font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="blue"><u>ifc.chair@olaweb.org</u></font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">. Please include information about: the areas of intellectual freedom that interest you, your availability to participate
in committee work, and the work and life experience which you would bring to the committee. We especially encourage people from historically underrepresented groups and non-represented regions (See</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#0A5AB3">
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#0A5AB3"><u>current member map</u></font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#0A5AB3">)</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">to apply.</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">The application deadline is
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#FC0006"><b>Sunday, Sep 11, 2022 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).</b></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">The Intellectual Freedom Committee is a 9-member standing OLA committee with the charge of supporting the library community's commitment to the freedom to read, open access to information, and other intellectual
freedom issues throughout the state. Ongoing projects of the committee include:</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • supporting Banned Books Week;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • sponsoring sessions at the OLA conference on IF issues;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • supporting libraries that receive intellectual freedom challenges including to materials and other IF issues;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • providing information on IF issues through listserv communication, social media, web tool kits, and other resources;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • providing a searchable database of news reports related to intellectual freedom issues in Oregon;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • honoring Intellectual Freedom Champions;</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black"> • working with the Legislative Committee and the OLA Board on topical issues that arise, such as net neutrality.</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">Members are asked to serve at least two years. The IFC meets approximately six times a year, plus a short meeting at the OLA annual conference. Committee members participate remotely, either via Zoom or
conference call.</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A"> </font>
<font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="black">Applicants must be available to attend Friday 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Pacific Time) meetings.</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">
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If you have any questions about the committee, please feel free to contact us!</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
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</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">Perry Stokes & Emily O’Neal</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
</font><font face="Helvetica" size="+1" color="#18376A">Co-Chairs, OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee</font><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="black"><br>
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