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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>REMINDER -- There is still time to submit your “Letter of Interest” application to join the Oregon Library Association <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.olaweb.org%2fif-home&c=E,1,XTewfRfJn3vyJMfU7MPw7y57nFC5oNEU8ISZt-G34q7Wi4Pdi6eBi15pa3ckd7KEmSFtDRDNbAzNhze44wLYqzrs-EwI3FF0Tr_LOAuQyRijEkKpVmFtTMo,&typo=1">Intellectual Freedom Committee</a>. But don't wait too long - the application window closes at the end of the day this Sunday. <i>Two positions open! <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The original email with all of the details is below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Testimonials from Members Past & Present <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>“I was new to the library profession when I joined the IFC in the early 2000s. At that time, it was eye opening to learn about current censorship efforts right here in Oregon. Working with the other IFC members to promote Banned Books Week, plan and present trainings at conferences, and support libraries dealing with intellectual freedom issues took the anxiety-inducing mystery out of it and helped me feel prepared to deal with challenges. Serving on the IFC gave me an opportunity to expand my professional network to include academic, school, and law library staff. Many of whom I still reach out to for a second opinion, advice, and support.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>-- Katie Anderson <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'> Youth Services Librarian, WCCLS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>“Serving on the Intellectual Freedom Committee was a chance for me to work on important issues with fantastic colleagues from around the state. Some of the work was theoretical, but much of it was very real and challenging. It was satisfying and gave me a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Oregon Library Association.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>-- Ross Betzer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'> Youth Librarian, Multnomah County Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>“Working with the IFC has been some of the most intellectually stimulating and rewarding volunteer work I’ve undertaken with OLA. I love the way that it combines big difficult questions about intellectual freedom and our profession’s priorities and values AND nuts-and-bolts, nitty-gritty work with individual libraries and specific circumstances. My membership in IFC and my time as co-chair have definitely shaped the librarian I am today, particularly in terms of my ability to explain IF topics to library staff and patrons.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>-- Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'> Library Director, Driftwood Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>“Being a member of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Committee is a practical way I can actively support Oregon Libraries and stand up to censorship!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>-- Lori Moore<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'> Workforce Development Librarian, Multnomah County Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>“Serving on the Intellectual Freedom Committee has been one of the most impactful professional experiences I have had. We help to educate about, advocate for, and provide support to others defending a bedrock principle of our democracy. What could be more worthwhile or desperately needed?”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>-- Steve Silver<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>“This period of intense dogmatism and discord can be disheartening. But through IFC membership, it’s also an extraordinary opportunity for education, influence, and tales of professional valor. I highly recommend it. Not only do you get to work with a team of highly-skilled IFC and OLA colleagues, but you’re patched into the national support network of ferocious librarians assembled to defend our national ideals of free expression, individual choice, self-determination, due process, and the rule of law. It’s uplifting, inspiring, honorable work.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>-- Perry Stokes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'>Library Director, Baker County Library District<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces@omls.oregon.gov> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Intellectual Freedom Committee via Libs-Or<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:53 AM<br><b>To:</b> libs-or@omls.oregon.gov<br><b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee is seeking new members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hello valiant Intellectual Freedom Fighters! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Oregon Library Association <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.olaweb.org%2fif-home&c=E,1,XTewfRfJn3vyJMfU7MPw7y57nFC5oNEU8ISZt-G34q7Wi4Pdi6eBi15pa3ckd7KEmSFtDRDNbAzNhze44wLYqzrs-EwI3FF0Tr_LOAuQyRijEkKpVmFtTMo,&typo=1" target="_blank">Intellectual Freedom Committee</a> 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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>To apply, please send a <b>Letter of Interest</b> (no longer than 1 page) to Perry Stokes and Emily O’Neal, the current Co-Chairs of the committee<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> at <a href="mailto:ifc.chair@olaweb.org" target="_blank">ifc.chair@olaweb.org</a>. 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<span style='color:#0070C0'> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1dY8aRgJeIaB90kC1YUmr5mamoSXXd9U&usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0070C0'>current member map</span></a>)</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>to apply.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>The application deadline is <b><span style='color:red'>Sunday, Sep 11, 2022 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>supporting Banned Books Week;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>sponsoring sessions at the OLA conference on IF issues;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>supporting libraries that receive intellectual freedom challenges including to materials and other IF issues;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>providing information on IF issues through listserv communication, social media, web tool kits, and other resources;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>providing a searchable database of news reports related to intellectual freedom issues in Oregon;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>honoring Intellectual Freedom Champions;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>working with the Legislative Committee and the OLA Board on topical issues that arise, such as net neutrality.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Applicants must be available to attend Friday 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Pacific Time) meetings.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><br>If you have any questions about the committee, please feel free to contact us!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>---------------------------------</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Perry Stokes & Emily O’Neal</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Co-Chairs, OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>