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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, all!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just a friendly reminder that our first DEI General Meetup of 2026 is happening tomorrow at 3:30p. The suggested topic for tomorrow’s meetup is about the impact of ICE activity in Oregon communities and libraries, but this is not set in
stone. More details and link to join can be found below:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#0D3512">DEI General Meetup* </span></b>(<i>Second Wednesday of every month)</i><b><span style="color:#0D3512">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The purpose of the DEI General meetup is to informally bring together Oregon library professionals currently engaged in, or looking to advance, efforts that promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive library spaces, collections, services,
policies, and work culture at their organization or in the profession. This is a place to share challenges, barriers, successes, ideas, support and/or to simply get a pulse on DEI work being done across the state. Topics of each meetup to change based on-needs
or current challenges, but other topics are welcome. <b>Confidentiality of identifying information shared in general meetups is required unless permission is otherwise granted. Topics of conversation and general ideas stemming from discussion is permitted
to leave the space. </b><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <b> When:</b> Wednesday, <b>February 11</b>, 3:30-4:30p |
<b><u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1">Meetup Link</a></span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b>Suggested Topic:</b> Community impact of enforcement activities
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">You can join us via computer (with or without video) or via phone:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1</a></span></u><span style="color:#467886"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">+16699006833,,81502980247# US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">Meeting ID: 815 0298 0247<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">Passcode: 598104<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#0D3512">*</span></b><i>All virtual meetup groups are for<b> </b>individuals employed, volunteering, or looking for work in Oregon libraries. Managers and supervisors are permitted to join but are asked to be cognizant
of barriers to authentic participation for other attendees attributed to disproportionate power dynamics<b>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The days and times for the reoccurring DEI & Affinity meetups can be
<b><a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement/DEI_Resources">found here</a></b>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Community Engagement Consultant</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:blue">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</span></a> | 971-375-5126</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:blue">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></a></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3645in;height:.4479in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DC9A64.83CA90D0" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Check out my
<a href="https://slo.oregon.gov/CommunityEngagement"><span style="color:blue">LibGuide</span></a>!</span></i></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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