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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi all, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you all so much for your support of the State Library. It’s a testament to the impactful work of Library Support team across Oregon, and to great work that we’ve accomplished together over the years.
From Libros for Oregon and the EDIA Toolkit to the Overdue podcast and our collaborative intellectual freedom work, the State Library and OLA have a strong working relationship.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Now that the federal government has reopened, our federal funder, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is processing the State Library’s October payment request for our LSTA grant. I informed
OLA leadership late yesterday that <b>the State Library no longer needs this donation; December payroll is covered!
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This whole process likely brings up many questions around the State Library’s funding. This past summer I hosted two online town halls on State Library finances,
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ONlQTFLtC0">one on LSTA</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEIotfQ1zRg">
one on state funding</a>. We follow a </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/gtc-after-10012024.pdf">whole set of IMLS rules</a> and the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/das/Financial/Acctng/Pages/OAM.aspx">Oregon Accounting Manual</a>. Of note:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The State Library can receive LSTA award payments from IMLS as advances or reimbursements; we mostly take advance payments.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advance payments must be limited to immediate cash needs. We are expected to fully disburse advanced Federal funds (e.g., checks written, signed, and
issued to the payees) <b>within 30 calendar days</b> of the date we receive them from IMLS.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There are still many unknowns. IMLS funding for the current federal fiscal year is still under consideration, and the new federal Continuing Resolution only covers government
spending thru January 30, 2026. There is a chance that there might be another government shutdown; there might be another way that the State Library loses access to this federal funding.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">But we know how to work through this, and how to find solutions. Thank you for your continued partnership.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="color:black">Please let me know if you have any questions.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="color:black">Take care,
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><span style="color:black">Wendy <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">State Librarian<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><a href="mailto:wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="218" height="61" style="width:2.2708in;height:.6354in" id="Picture_x0020_27" src="cid:image001.png@01DC555B.610EB150" alt="Title: State Library of Oregon"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces@omls.oregon.gov>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Witteveen, April J via Libs-Or<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> libs-or@omls.oregon.gov<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] OLA Board Moves to Support State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Dear OLA Community,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">As we continue to monitor the unpredictable nature of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the OLA Executive Board met
on Sunday evening, 11/9, to discuss how we can support endangered staff and programs at the State Library of Oregon.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If the government does not reopen by November 30, the LSTA funds that sustain the Library Services Division will be depleted.
State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen informed OLA leaders that this would result in a shortfall of approximately $88,500 for December payroll, leading to layoff notices for ten staff members, effective November 30, 2025. These staff coordinate essential statewide
programs and services such as Answerland, OSLIS, Library2Go, and consulting, training, and data services that Oregon libraries depend on every day.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A state budget officer noted that foundation grants or private donations could be accepted to fill this funding gap, ensuring
uninterrupted services through the end of the calendar year. With a quorum present and a unanimous vote, the OLA Board authorized me, as Board President, to:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“Make a donation payment of up to $88,500 in express support of the salaries of ten Library
Services Division staff who are facing layoff effective November 30, 2025. OLA will seek additional funding resources to match or share in the total amount, including potential reimbursement from IMLS when and if drawdown funds become available.”
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">While OLA hopes to identify a funding partner, we are prepared to make the full one-time donation if necessary. This timely
action reflects our commitment to providing a temporary bridge that prevents layoffs and keeps vital statewide programs operating while the State Library and federal agencies work to restore access to LSTA funds.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Looking ahead, OLA will continue collaborating with the State Library, the Governor’s Office, and other stakeholders to
develop long-term strategies that protect essential library services from future disruptions. This includes advocating for stronger contingency planning, state-level funding for critical positions and programs, and clearer communication protocols during periods
of fiscal uncertainty. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please feel free to reach out to me or Wendy if you have questions.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:140%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">April Witteveen<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State University – Cascades Campus<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Office: 541.706.2169<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Cascades Library Main Line: 541.322.2079<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59ddb7857eda44a583f83cb5988c1814@osucascades.edu?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=plink"><span style="color:#0563C1">Book a meeting with me!</span></a><br>
<a href="https://www.name-coach.com/april-witteveen"><span style="color:#0563C1">How do I pronounce my last name?</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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