FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salem, Ore - The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library’s Advisory Council will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Max Robinson at 971-375-3746 or max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov.
The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library Advisory Council acts as a fiscal and policy advisory group to the State Library Board, including recommending the annual donation fund budget to the Board for final approval. Membership on the Advisory Council is representative of those organizations and individuals having a direct interest in library services to individuals with print-disabilities.
Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested 48 hours before the meeting; notice 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Max Robinson at 971-375-3746 or max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov.
Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library Advisory Council
State Library - Via Zoom
May 16, 2024; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
AGENDA
10:00
Welcoming the new Supervisor, Changes to the agenda, Approval of previous minutes
10:05
Public Comment**
10:10
State Librarian, Fund Development, and Program Supervisor Reports
10:45
Vacant Council Seats, Patron at Large & Reading Disability Representative
11:00
2024-2025 Expendable Donation Fund Budget Discussion
11:45
Questions: Council members may ask any questions they may have about the Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library.
12:00
Next Meeting Date and Adjournment
**Any person may address the Talking Books Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Talking Books Advisory Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any question or issue raised to the State Librarian.
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.
Salem, Ore. - The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC) will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. online. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Arlene Weible at arlene.weible@slo.oregon.gov. The agenda is included.
The SDLAC advises the State Library and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council on the Statewide Database Licensing Program. Committee membership represents school, public, tribal, and academic libraries. The current member list is available at: www.oregon.gov/Library/libraries/Pages/SDLAC.aspx.
Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested 48 hours before the meeting; notice 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Arlene Weible at arlene.weible@slo.oregon.gov.
Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee Meeting
State Library of Oregon – Virtual Meeting
May 7, 2024
Agenda
2:00 pm Welcome and introductions (Weible)
2:15 pm Review agenda and approve meeting minutes from November 6, 2023 (Trott)
2:20 pm Review action items from last meeting and other updates (Weible)
2:45 pm Review and discuss of program scope and goals draft (Weible)
3:00 pm Discuss ideas for 2024 Gale Ebook purchases and recruit volunteer selectors (Weible)
3:20 pm Action Item review (Weible)
3:30 pm Adjourn
*Any person may address the Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee at this meeting on any topic.
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.
Salem, Ore – The State Library Board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in room Santiam 4 at the Salem Convention Center at 200 Commercial Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov.
Question or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov.
STATE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 24, 2024
Greg Williams, Chair
Agenda
9:00 a.m. | Approval of the Minutes – January 19, 2024 Meeting | Williams |
9:05 | Public Comment** |
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9:10 | Report ofthe Board Chair and Members | Williams |
9:45 | Report of the State Librarian | Cornelisen |
| 10:00 | Budget Report | Cornelisen |
| 10:15 | AY27 Budget Development | Cornelisen |
The State Library of Oregon cultivates, preserves, and delivers library and information services to foster lifelong learning and community engagement.
10:20 | Quarterly Statistics | Cornelisen |
10:30 | Break |
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10:40 | Quarterly Strategic Plan Report | Cornelisen |
10:50 | Libraries Leading with Equity | Hanning |
11:10 | Advisory Council Appointments | Nielsen |
11:15 | Board Logistics | Williams |
11:25 | Adjournment | Williams |
**Any person may address the State Library Board on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The State Library Board does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any question or issue raised to the State Librarian.
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.
Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested 48 hours before the meeting; notice 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Ashley Wilsey at ashley.Wilsey@slo.oregon.gov.
Salem, Ore - Oregon’s Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will meet virtually, Thursday, April 18, 2024. The online meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Tamara Ottum (tamara.ottum@slo.oregon.gov, 971-375-3543).
The Council will use this time to conduct business and review grant applications. Questions or concerns can be addressed to Buzzy Nielsen (buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov, 971-375-3486).
Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested 48 hours before the meeting; notice 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Tamara Ottum (tamara.ottum@slo.oregon.gov, 971-375-3543).
LSTA Advisory Council
Online
April 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
9:00 am Welcome
9:05 am General Business
9:15 am Open forum
9:20 am Discuss Competitive Grant applications
12:00 pm Lunch break
1:00 pm Continue discussing Competitive Grant applications
3:20 pm Wrap up / action item review
3:30 pm Adjourn