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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">Sorry for the extra email. Apparently the application link was not working. I updated the two links below, but this is the URL:
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/ApplyToAttendOnlineCourseDefendingIntellectualFreedomApril2024">https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/ApplyToAttendOnlineCourseDefendingIntellectualFreedomApril2024</a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">
– Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> MAURER Jennifer L * SLO
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 8, 2024 10:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> OASL Listserv Posts (oasl-all@ola.memberclicks.net) <oasl-all@ola.memberclicks.net>; OSLIST (oslist@omls.oregon.gov) <oslist@omls.oregon.gov>; Post to Libs-Or (libs-or@omls.oregon.gov) <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov>; kids-lib@omls.oregon.gov; OYAN@omls.oregon.gov;
Tribal Library Directors announcement list (tl-directors@omls.oregon.gov) <tl-directors@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Pre-Paid Reg for Defending Intellectual Freedom Course (Apps Due 3/17)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">Hi Folks,<br>
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In response to the uptick in book challenges, <i>Library Journal </i>and<i> School Library Journal</i> organizied a half-day online course called
</span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#104862;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/censorship-and-banned-books-apr-2024"><span style="color:#104862">Censorship and Banned Books: Tactics
for Defending Intellectual Freedom</span></a></span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">. The live sessions will be on Wednesday, April 17 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific, but sessions will
be recorded for later viewing. The State Library is pleased to offer <b>20 pre-paid registrations</b>. If this course interests you and you meet the eligibility criteria and the commitments detailed below, please consider applying.
</span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#104862;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/ApplyToAttendOnlineCourseDefendingIntellectualFreedomApril2024"><span style="color:#104862">Applications</span></a></span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">
are being accepted through Sunday, March 17</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;mso-ligatures:none">, and applicants will be notified of their status by March 22.
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<h1 style="margin:0in">Apply to Attend Online Course: Defending Intellectual Freedom<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
The State Library is pleased to offer 20 pre-paid registrations for <u><a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/censorship-and-banned-books-apr-2024" target="_blank">Censorship and Book Bans: Tactics for Defending Intellectual Freedom</a></u>, an online
course organized by <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Library Journal </span></em>and <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">School Library Journal</span></em>, on <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, April
17 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific</span></strong>. Sessions will be recorded for on-demand viewing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The State Library
<i>cannot reimburse</i> the cost for someone who may have already registered for the course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Course Description</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In this half-day online course, you will learn tangible ways to handle censorship, including tips for finding allies and building coalitions, tactics for creating inclusive
programs despite censorship issues, and strategies to ensure your library policies are up to date to help proactively defend intellectual freedom. You will discuss ways to protect yourself as well as best practices for talking about censorship externally to
help equip you with appropriate responses when challenges arise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">After you leave this course, you should have the ability to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Advocate for your programs, curricula, collections, and services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Conduct a policy audit and ensure your protections are up to date and comprehensive<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Make a plan to find allies and build coalitions to support you<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Access resources and communities dealing with similar challenges<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Develop and refer to talking points and best practices for speaking at school board meetings and connecting with stakeholders and community members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Create a plan for how to cope and take care of yourself in the midst of challenges<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">See the <u><a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/censorship-and-banned-books-apr-2024#program" target="_blank">course
program</a></u> for session details. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Eligible Staff </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work for or on behalf of a library in Oregon, including at a school, district, or ESD or at a public, academic, or tribal library;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">And have library responsibilities that intersect with intellectual freedom in some way (ex: would be included in responding to a book challenge);<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">And commit to attending the live online sessions on April 17 or watching the session recordings by April 30. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word;margin-top:calc(var(--gutter)/4)">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">School library staff can be in licensed or classified positions. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are hoping to have a balance of staff across library types and across the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In order to gain the most impact from learning events pre-paid by the State Library, we ask all participants
to engage fully (attend, participate, discuss, and share).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deadline</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/ApplyToAttendOnlineCourseDefendingIntellectualFreedomApril2024">Applications</a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
will be accepted through 11:59 Pacific on Sunday, March 17. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 22. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please Note</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To complete this course, learners can expect to spend about 4 hours attending the live online sessions or watching the recordings. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If
you are unable to agree to this, please be kind and leave a seat or place for someone else.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;overflow-wrap: break-word"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Participants are <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">required to attend or watch all sessions,
submit a copy of their certificate of completion to the State Library, and respond to a feedback survey by April 30</span></strong>. Failure to do so without notifying the State Library before the end of the course may impact participants' eligibility to participate
in future events paid for by the State Library. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Questions? </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please ask. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0F4761"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Jen Maurer, MLS</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
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