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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Call for proposals - Oregon Reference Summit Presents</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">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
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzOiDVRCj9_ywMFSNt-rzlizFKAvzK_sQGm3AdVbrEOGiDFQ/viewform"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">gathering proposals</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
for Spring and Summer 2026 programs. However, feel free to submit a proposal even if you would rather present farther out.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">We welcome any subjects.
<b><i>Nontraditional librarians, library support staff, and first time presenters are encouraged to submit.</i></b></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Possible topics might include:</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Mental and Emotional health in library services including self-care for Library workers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The intersection of reference services and social justice<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Communication: Best practices in impactful communication in reference services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Anti-Racist reference practices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Multi-lingual reference services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Supporting K-12 students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Providing reference services and accessible options to patrons with disabilities and special needs in your library<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Reference services for patrons experiencing houselessness and/or other trauma<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">On-going training practices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">AI in reference work (AI research assistants, chat-bots, ethics)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Finding and utilizing culturally-appropriate resources <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Engaging underrepresented staff in reference services<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Success stories<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Not-so-successful stories (What did you learn when things didn't work out as planned?)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Specialized research topics (e.g. medicine, law, science)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">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. </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">More information is on the
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://sites.google.com/olaweb.org/oregon-reference-summit/home"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">OrRS website</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">.
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzOiDVRCj9_ywMFSNt-rzlizFKAvzK_sQGm3AdVbrEOGiDFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">The submission form
is here</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">. In addition to gathering proposals, we are looking for new members to help us coordinate trainings! We will also be presenting at OLA
in April to share more about our work and how you can be involved.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Questions about any of this? Contact the group at oregon-reference-summit@googlegroups.com.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><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">
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<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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