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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dear Colleague:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">In October and November, the Oregon State Library (OSL) is asking the Oregon library community to help evaluate the impact of the federal funds OSL receives from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). We would like you to
participate.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The State Library is inviting you to join in a focus group to discuss your opinion of LSTA-funded programs and the future needs of Oregon libraries. In early November 2016, consultant Sandy Cooper will conduct five Focus Groups across
the state to gain feedback from all types of libraries. Each session will last no more than two hours.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>To participate in one of the Focus Group meeting, use this
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSTAFocusGroupRegistration">registration form</a>. You will receive a list of the questions to be discussed by email on November 4.
<b>Please register for a focus group by<o:p></o:p></b></i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><i>November 2, 2016</i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>Here is a list of the dates, locations, and times of the meetings:<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 9<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9:00a - 11:00a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>LaGrande Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9:00a - 11:00a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Central Oregon Community College, Bend<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 14<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9:00a - 11:00a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Portland Community College, Southeast Campus<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 14<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>2:00p - 4:00p<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Forest Grove Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 15<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9:00a – 11:00a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Albany Public Library<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>November 16<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9:00a – 11:00a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Josephine Community Library, Grants Pass<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Registration Form:</b> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSTAFocusGroupRegistration">
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSTAFocusGroupRegistration</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For further information on these sessions, please contact me at 503-378-5435 or
<a href="mailto:susan.b.westin@state.or.us">susan.b.westin@state.or.us</a> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Susan Westin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Support and Development Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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