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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>Hello,
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>We hope that someone
from your library will be able to attend the upcoming 2010 Oregon Virtual
Reference Summit, May 7th at Edgefield Manor in Troutdale. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>The purpose of the
event is to allow practioners of virtual reference in Oregon and to bring great
speakers to us so we don't always have to go to them. This year's Summit
features keynote speaker Vanessa Fox whose book Marketing in the Age of Google
will appear in libraries soon.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010><A
href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net/summit">www.oregonlibraries.net/summit</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>Our event is hosted
by L-net and everyone is welcome to participate. If you are thinking about
reference, service and technology, this is the event for you. Participants will
come away with practical knowledge for improving reference service, virtual or
not.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>Registration is open
at <A
href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net/summit/2010/register">www.oregonlibraries.net/summit/2010/register</A>
and costs are affordable at $25 for staff at L-net partner libraries, L-net
volunteers, L-net advisory board members and students; and $50 for everyone
else. For those who are experiencing financial hardship, we are offering
scholarships to cover the cost of registration. You may apply for scholarships
when you register for the conference. <BR> <BR>If you are travelling far,
we have a limited number of rooms reserved at Edgefield Manor for Thursday and
Friday nights. Please note that room reservations for this block can only be
made by calling Edgefield at:<BR>(503) 669-8610. Remember to do it soon or
you'll miss the discounted rate! (Just for your information, most rooms at
Edgefield do not have a private bathroom. There are several options outside of
the rooms we have booked, so don't be afraid to ask the agent what is
available.)<BR> <BR>For more information at the 2010 Oregon Virtual
Reference Summit visit our web site, <A
href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net/summit">www.oregonlibraries.net/summit</A>.<BR> <BR>And
don't forget to find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter <A
href="http://www.twitter.com/lnetoregon">www.twitter.com/lnetoregon</A>.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>Caleb
Tucker-Raymond</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=373445616-17032010>Oregon Statewide
Reference Service Coordinator Multnomah County Library<BR>(503) 988-5438<BR><A
href="mailto:calebt@multcolib.org">calebt@multcolib.org</A><BR>AIM/Y!:
calebMCL<BR><A
href="http://www.oregonlibraries.net">www.oregonlibraries.net</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>MaryKay Dahlgreen</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Library Development Program
Manager</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Oregon State Library</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>503-378-5012</FONT></DIV>
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face=Arial>marykay.dahlgreen@state.or.us</FONT></DIV>
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