OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S3, Episode 4: Maawn Doobiigeng Classification System w/Anne Heidemann & Melissa Isaac See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/15337…

Statement from the Oregon Library Association, the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Committee, and Parents Defending Schools and Libraries. RE: IFC Statement to Midwest Tape regarding proposed Hoopla rating system Read statement here or in the images below: tinyurl.com/3auu28eb

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S3, E3: An Introduction to Critical Librarianship w/Jamillah Gabriel See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/15167…

Message from the Portland State University Library See: library.pdx.edu/news/message… You are welcome to give to the Library Fund, ( tinyurl.com/2s3s6y3y ), if you would like to help us to recover."

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S3, E2: Connecting Libraries with Communities w/ Immer Honorato See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/14975…

The 2024 OLA Conference starts today! The official hashtag is #alltogether2024. APRIL 24 – 27, 2024 in Salem, Oregon Here is the conference website: oregonlibconference.org/2024… Have fun! :)

A new issue of the OLA Quarterly is now available! The theme is “Marketing and Outreach: Connecting to Our Communities," and the guest editor is Newport Public Library's Laura Kimberly. See: journals3.library.oregonstat…

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S2, Episode 9: Navigating Support Systems When Under Fire w/Nichelle M. Hayes See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/13853… Visit her blog at thetiesthatbind.blog Hosts: Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Bryan Miyagishima

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S2, Episode 8: Amplifying LibVoices with Jamia Williams & Jamillah Gabriel See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/13853…

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries Indigenous Systems of Knowledge with Dr. Sandy Littletree See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/13491…

OLA President Brittany Young receiving the presidential gavel from OLA Past President Star Khan.

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S2, Episode 5: Connecting Incarcerated Patrons to Library Services w/ Jody Redifer, Enrique Rivera & Trevor Walraven See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/13135…

Our heart goes out to the family members and colleagues of Jeanie Diaz, who was tragically killed in an accident near her library in Portland last weekend. You can contribute to a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her family. gofundme.com/f/support-for-j…

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S2, Episode 4: School Librarians Creating a Culture of Reading and Inclusion while Navigating Challenges with K.C. Boyd, Pia Alliende & Andy Spinks (Re-Release) See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/13136…

Oregon Reference Summit Presents...‘Sure, I Can Definitely...Probably...Possibly Help You With That": Think-Aloud-Based Referral Training for Student Employees. July 12, 2023, Noon - 1 pm Learn more and register on our website: tinyurl.com/OrRS2020

Letter from the OLA EDIA Committee to the Linn-Benton Community College leaders and stakeholders condemning personnel cuts. May 30, 2023, See: tinyurl.com/mrxxf3t8

OLA Board Election and Proposed Bylaw Changes results. See: olaweb.org/

OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries S2; Episode 3: BIPOC Leadership in Libraries See: buzzsprout.com/1948067/12941… Chantel Walker, Director of the Marin County Library Foundation and Patricia “Patty” Wong, immediate past president of the American Library Association.

Reminder: Registration is still open for Oregon Reference Summit 2023 Friday, May 19, 2023 Join us for a free one-day virtual conference with ORS schedule and presentations: tinyurl.com/mwf3hrnh Register here: tinyurl.com/47ykamyz

The Oregon Library Association presented our 2023 awards at annual conference. Congratulations to all! See below.