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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Oregon Reference Summit (OrRS) planning committee invites you to submit proposals for virtual programs relating to reference service. OrRS offers regular opportunities for virtual programs throughout the year. Our goal is to share reference-focused
content appropriate for all skill levels, library types, and experiences. We are gathering proposals for Summer and Fall programs. However, feel free to submit a proposal even if you would rather present farther out.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Nontraditional librarians, library support staff, and first time presenters are encouraged to submit!</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Possible topics might include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mental and Emotional health in library services including self-care for Library workers<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The intersection of reference services and social justice<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Communication: Best practices in impactful communication in reference services<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Anti-Racist reference practices<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Multi-lingual reference services<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Supporting K-12 students<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Providing reference services and accessible options to patrons with disabilities and special needs in your library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Reference services for patrons experiencing houselessness and/or other trauma<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">On-going training practices<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">AI in reference work (AI research assistants, chat-bots, ethics)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Finding and utilizing culturally-appropriate resources <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Engaging underrepresented staff in reference services<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Success stories<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Not-so-successful stories (What did you learn when things didn't work out as planned?)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Specialized research topics (e.g. medicine, law, science)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Programs should be designed to run for either 60 minutes or 20-30 minutes<b>
</b>including Q&A. The Summit Planning Team will provide the presentation platform (Zoom), manage advertising and registration, and assist and support presenters. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More information is on the <a href="https://sites.google.com/olaweb.org/oregon-reference-summit/home">
OrRS website</a>. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzOiDVRCj9_ywMFSNt-rzlizFKAvzK_sQGm3AdVbrEOGiDFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link">
The submission form is here</a>. Proposals will be accepted until May 28th.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Questions? Contact Gesse Stark-Smith (<a href="mailto:gesse.starksmith@slo.oregon.gov">gesse.starksmith@slo.oregon.gov</a>) OrRS Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also, don’t forget our next program,<b> Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Reference,</b> will be held on Thursday, April 10<sup>th</sup> from 11am-12pm.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rNQ_Bl88RHOTDMthJRIxpQ">Register here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Gesse Stark-Smith, MIS (she/her)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Virtual Reference Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><u><span style="color:#467886;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:gesse.stark-smith@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#467886">gesse.stark-smith@slo.oregon.gov</span></a></span></u><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
| 971-600-4992<br>
<u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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