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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Since 2017, <u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://www.librosfororegon.org/"><span style="color:#467886">Libros for Oregon</span></a></span></u> has provided group purchasing of Spanish Language library materials for
cohorts of Oregon libraries by sending a small team of librarians to the <u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://www.fil.com.mx/ingles/"><span style="color:#467886">FIL</span></a></span></u> in Guadalajara. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Due to instability in funding and increased shipping costs, we have made the difficult decision to pause group purchasing for 2025.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">But have no fear! Our robust website has many supports for libraries seeking to improve their Spanish collections--including where to purchase materials, support for individuals who are attending the FIL, and assistance in
cataloging and record creation. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please reach out if you have any questions and be sure to visit
<a href="https://www.librosfororegon.org/">librosfororegon.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jennifer</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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