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<p class="MsoNormal">Since its founding, the State Library has been governed by an independent Board. The present board consists of nine members from different areas throughout the state who are appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms under
<a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors357.html">ORS 357</a>. I’m grateful for the chance to work with this group of dedicated folks who volunteer their time and attention to make sure that the State Library
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<p class="MsoNormal">Due to a recent job change, Yelitza Vargas-Boots has had to resign her position on the State Library Board, with the Board’s thanks for her service. The State Library is now seeking nominations for the member seat that represents a
<b>public library in Eastern Oregon</b>. This could be a public library staff member or public library trustee.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The State Library Board meets 4 times per year and provides Zoom attendance options.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">This State Library Board position is also confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Oregonians who serve on state boards and commissions are eligible to receive per diem compensation and reimbursement of certain expenses.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Documents/Board%20Bylaws%20Revision%202024.pdf">
State Library Board Bylaws</a> and this page on the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Library-Board.aspx">
State Library’s website</a> have more information about the role and duties of the State Library Board, and the Governor’s Office offers more information about serving on a board or commission here:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/board-list.aspx">Governor of Oregon : Boards & Commissions : State of Oregon</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">While the application process is always open, there are deadlines for submitting names for the next round of appointments.
<b>The review of nominees will begin March 31</b>. If you are interested, or know someone who might be a great fit,
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/board-list.aspx">read more about the online application process here</a> and let me know if you have any questions!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thanks,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Wendy
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">State Librarian</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="mailto:wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p>
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