<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Oregon Library Association Quarterly (<span class="gmail-il">OLAQ</span>) is seeking submissions for the Summer 2023 issue. Article <span class="gmail-il">proposals</span> are due by </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">May 1, 2023. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The <span class="gmail-il">OLAQ</span>’s editorial mission is to showcase the innovative work of Oregon library workers, students, partner organizations, and volunteers. </span><a href="http://ola.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3f1daf70-abad-4e2a-a96b-9619e6d6ddcd/1" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Editorial guidelines</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> have recently been updated to reflect OLA’s values and equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts. To learn more, see the </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,111,161);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="gmail-il">OLAQ</span> website</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The theme for the summer issue is </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Marketing and Outreach: Connecting to Our Communities</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As we continue to shape what our library services look like post-pandemic, we are also finding a need to connect or reconnect with the communities we serve. How are you reaching out to your communities, particularly those that are historically underserved? Have you developed new modalities to connect with patrons? Have you formed new partnerships or strengthened existing partnerships that allow you to reach different communities? New platforms or ways of using tried and tested platforms to get the word out? How do you promote and celebrate what you are doing in ways that show all the members of your community what you can offer them? We want to hear from you about the work you are doing to reach out to everyone and market your library in inclusive ways. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Guest editor for this issue will be Laura Kimberly, Director, Newport Public Library </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Potential authors are invited to submit <span class="gmail-il">proposals</span> to Laura at <a href="mailto:l.kimberly@newportlibrary.org" target="_blank">l.kimberly@newportlibrary.org</a> by </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">May 1, 2023.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="gmail-il">Proposals</span> should include the author’s name and contact information, <span class="gmail-il">proposed</span> topic, and a brief description (300-500 words). </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Article length averages 1,000 to 2,500 words, and images and creative work are welcome.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please also include answers to the following questions: </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How does the <span class="gmail-il">proposed</span> topic relate to the theme? </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">What is your connection to the policies or services described in your <span class="gmail-il">proposal</span>?</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:11pt;list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.60364;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How will you address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your article?</span><br></p></li></ul><div><span id="m_1762452175551962769m_1025731602636669374gmail-docs-internal-guid-976c63a3-7fff-732f-59cf-bd0dcb26f3ee"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please note that we welcome <span class="gmail-il">proposals</span> by those new to professional writing or who face other barriers and will be offering a team of editors to support authors in the writing process. If you would like to discuss your idea, please reach out!</span></span>  </div></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Dr. Melissa Anderson, PhD, MLIS | <a href="https://inside.sou.edu/qrc/pronouns.html" target="_blank">pronouns: she, her, hers</a><div>Associate Professor</div><div>Campus Engagement & Research Services Librarian</div><div>Hannon Library 149</div><div>Southern Oregon University</div><div>(541) 552-6820</div><div><a href="mailto:andersm18@sou.edu" target="_blank">andersm18@sou.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div><img width="96" height="32" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4yhRinsjLondDO52pyZREJsXaYTpG2DIe2KxReyUBZalCegU9x3ABxR5qPTg7Vb0VTiMIzkHsw"><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>