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Tribal History-Shared History

5/25/2023

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​Oregon Library Association Preconference: Tribal History/Shared History

​An OLA preconference offered a valuable training opportunity for school and public librarians to learn more about Tribal History/Shared History Curriculum and to think about how they can positively support and work with Oregon Tribes.
​Senate Bill 13, (otherwise known as Tribal History/Shared History) legally mandated that schools across Oregon integrate historically accurate and culturally responsive curriculum about Tribal History into K-12 education. Schools across the state are in the process of implementing the curriculum and Tribes are developing additional place-based educational resources specific to their own unique history. Libraries, both school and public, can play a role in supporting this effort by offering culturally relevant programming and collections, as well as advocating for access and inclusion of authentic Indigenous voices and stories in our libraries.
The session was facilitated and organized by Mia Jackson, the Education Manager for the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon. MNCH is in the final stages of completing a traveling exhibit that aligns with the Tribal History/Shared History curriculum. The exhibit, Native Innovation, will travel to different libraries throughout Oregon beginning later this year. The session was intended to give librarians more information about the Tribal History/Shared History Curriculum and to help libraries plan culturally responsive programming when the exhibit tours the state.
The preconference included a brief overview of why including Indigenous voices in libraries is critical, best practices for working with local Tribes, and how to select culturally appropriate and historically accurate material for your collection. Speakers for the event included:
  • Deana Dartt, founder of Live Oak Consulting
  • Brent Spencer, Indian Education Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Education
  • Jennifer Belle, Assistant, Oregon Department of Education
  • Cheyanne Heidt, Curriculum Specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
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Additionally, two libraries offered examples of efforts to serve and work with local Tribes and the Native American communities in their services areas. Eva Red Bird, Indigenous Outreach Coordinator, Multnomah County shared some of the efforts her work group has made in providing outreach and indigenizing library spaces. Holly Goebel, Wallowa Library Director shared her experience working with a local nonprofit to support the Tamkaliks Celebration and preserve local history.
The event was sponsored by OLA’s Children’s Services Division and the Oregon Association of School Librarians. A shout out also goes out to Ekatrina Sotomayor of Multnomah County, Star Todd of Jefferson County Library District and the Oregon State Library, who supported the event by providing their expertise and advice. 
​You can view the session here:
The booklist, slides, and a recording of the event are also currently available on the OLA Conference App. In the future, the resource will be accessible on NW Central.

​This preconference was given a shout-out on the May 2023 Oregon Department of Education Bulletin.

Documents for You: Booklists, Slides, and Resource Links

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Author

Jennifer Knight
CSD Member-at-Large
Preconference Coordinator

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Lampman Celebration 2023

5/22/2023

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It was a pleasure to celebrate the many accomplishments of Rocío Espinoza-Cotero at the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award Breakfast at OLA in Bend on April 21, 2023. There may even have been a few tears shed as people heard about her impact on children in her community of Hillsboro and the state of Oregon.
I had the pleasure of driving a paper Library on the Loose van from table to table while people at each table read direct quotes from nomination letters such as:
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Her calendar is full, she is often doing multiple things at once, and yet I’ve also known her to  drop everything for a quick pop-up storytime in costume!"
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Rocio with her Hillsboro Public Library Teammates
She is particularly adept at bringing even the shyest, most reserved teen out of their shell. They may start off hesitant about interacting with the public, but within a few times volunteering with Rocío, she has them enthusiastically engaging with kids and adults spreading the good word about libraries!"
I think she’s single handedly given out a million books to children ."
Rocío is a connector, cares deeply for her community, supports her coworkers, volunteers,  interns, and truly everyone. "

Here is a slideshow that Hillsboro Library created to celebrate Rocío:

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Rocio (center) with the 2023 Lampman Committee

For more information on her impact and accomplishments, visit her Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award page.
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Author

Holly Campbell-Polivka is a Youth Services Librarian at the Tigard Public Library, was the chair of the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award committee for 2022 and 2023 and served as a committee member for many years before that.

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Gone Fishing Craft

5/17/2023

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Gone Fishing Craft Recipe

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Emily West
CSD co-chair 2022-23

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LIOLA 2023

5/11/2023

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​Leadership Institute of the Oregon Library Association (LIOLA) 2023 July 23 - 25, 2023
Silver Falls Conference Center

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The Leadership Institute of the Oregon Library Association (LIOLA) is happening this year.
In-person at the Silver Falls Conference Center:
​July 23-25 
and virtual (90 minute sessions):
Aug. 8
Sep.13
Sep. 27 

In response to feedback from former participants and OLA’s needs, this year's Institute will focus on Leadership through an EDI lens.
All Oregon Library Association (OLA) members who meet the eligibility criteria and who are interested in leadership (formal or informal) are encouraged to apply. LIOLA is relevant for people who lead from anywhere, whether or not they are in a management role.
Eligibility criteria:
  • Current membership in OLA
  • Current employment in a library
  • Employment in a library setting for at least three years
  • One (1) professional letter of reference
  • Attend and participate fully in the entire institute, complete any pre-institute readings and/or homework, and contribute to post-institute assessment and meetings

Applications open May 1. Notification of status of applicants will be June 10.

Please feel free to contact Jane Corry  with questions.
Who:
Library workers who are members of OLA and have worked in libraries for 3 or more years (join here).
The Institute costs $1000 and a letter of recommendation.  Scholarships are available.

What:
Leadership Institute of the Oregon Library Association (LIOLA)

Where and When:
A hybrid of in-person and online. In-person at the Conference Center at Silver Falls State Park followed by 3 online sessions on August 9, September 13 and 27th.
Why:
Leadership is learned not innate to some special individuals. Increase your leadership skills in a supportive environment, gain a network of fellow leaders from throughout the state. Access mentors who will help guide you in your growth. In response to the expressed desires of library workers throughout Oregon, we will be learning leadership skills through an EDI lens. We are thrilled to have Christina Fuller-Gregory (she/her/hers) a librarian, and experienced Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice practitioner as the facilitator.  She was named one of 2021 Library Journal's Movers and Shakers.
Links:
  • Link to our webpage with the new LIOLA link: https://www.olaweb.org/leadership-committee-home
  • LIOLA webpage: https://www.olaweb.org/liola-2023
  • Application link: https://www.olaweb.org/liola-app-2023
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Additional Questions? Check out our FAQs and Application Evaluation Rubric or you can email LIOLA@olaweb.org.

Apply for LIOLA 2023.

Applicant Reference Letter can be uploaded here.

Author

Laura Kimberly
she, her, hers
Library Director
City of Newport
Newport Public Library

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ORCA 2024

5/10/2023

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​ORCA 2024 Nominees for Grades 3-5

  • Amina's Song by Hena Khan
  • Clash by Kayla Miller
  • The House that Wasn't There by Elana Arnold
  • Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
  • Lotería by Karla Arenas Valenti
  • Stamped (for Kids ): racism, antiracism and you Adaptedby Sonja Cherry-Paul from Jason Reyolds and Ibram X. Kendi
  • Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt
  • When Life Gives You Lemons Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing
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​ORCA 2024 Nominees for Grades 6-8

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  • Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
  • Katie the Catsitter (Book 1) by Colleen A.F. Venable and Stephanie Yue
  • The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
  • Linked by Gordon Korman
  • RE: Constitutions: connecting citizens with the rules of the game by Beka Feathers
  • Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki, translated by Emily Balistrieri
  • Starfish by Lisa Fipps
  • Yusef Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi

​ORCA 2024 Nominees for Grades 9-12

  • Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
  • The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
  • Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
  • The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
  • Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
  • Incredible Doom by Matthew Bogart
  • In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner
  • Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
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Author

Nick Caum (he/him/his)
Library Director
Creswell Library


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Blossoming Trees

5/5/2023

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Craft Recipe Cards

​We’d like to introduce you to our Craft Recipe Cards!  We posted our very first craft recipe card last month on Instagram.   We know many of you have some great crafts that you do with families and we also know that sometimes you might need a little inspiration for new ones!

Blossoming Friendship Trees

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Ingredients:
1 glue stick
20 1-inch tissue paper squares
1 small paper bag
Dried beans
Directions:
1. Keep paper bag closed to begin.
2.  To help tree stand independently, drop beans in bottom of bag.
3. Cut paper bag from top down 4-5 inches across top of bag.
4. Cut paper bag and twist bottom to form tree base.
5. Twist the cut pieces of the bag to make branches.
6. Squish tissue paper to form flower blossoms.
7. Glue onto the tree branches.
​8. Give to a friend or neighbor.

Author

Emily West
CSD Co-chair 2022-23

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ALSC CFP

5/1/2023

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Call for Proposals from ALSC’s Education Committee

Program Proposals Now Being Accepted for the Association for Library Service to Children Education Committee
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The ALSC Education Committee is now accepting proposals for innovative programs for continuing education opportunities for their members. ALSC committees, members, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal (ALSC membership is not required). Be part of this exciting professional development opportunity by submitting your program today!

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Presentations should provide a valuable learning experience and avoid being too limited in scope. Topics of particular interest based on ALSC member feedback include:

  • Age-specific programming suggestions
 
  • Current issues in Intellectual Freedom
 
  • Working in Children’s Services as a new librarian
 
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion (including accessibility, disability and cultural inclusion)
 
  • Advocacy (both professional and community-focused)
 
  • Grant Work
 
  • Research/Best Practices
 
  • Early Literacy
 
  • SEL-based collection development
 
  • Self-care in challenging times
 
  • Administration and management
 
  • Partnerships
 
Please note that participants attending ALSC programs are seeking valuable educational experiences; the Education Committee will not select a program session that suggests commercial sales or self-promotion. A presenter stipend is available.
 
Proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. To submit a program proposal for the ALSC Education Committee, please visit the ALSC website for the submission form and instructions: https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning
 
Please contact Sarah Polen, Program Officer for Continuing Education, spolen@ala.org, with questions.
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CSD Booth

4/17/2023

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Join us at the CSD Booth at the OLA Conference

Virtual CSD 2023 by Tara Morissette
We will have fun activities and prizes:
  • Network: slap bracelet activity
  • Learn: what CSD does
  • Share: craft recipe cards (if you have a craft recipe card to share, please bring it.  We will share it out.)
  • Engage: find out what an enriching opportunity it is to become a CSD board member
  • Have fun: create a blossoming friendship tree craft
  • Win: Prizes galore!

Sign up here to take a shift at the CSD Booth.

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Open Positions 2023-24

4/14/2023

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Are you interested in impacting children’s library services and programming? Are you passionate about serving children?  Do you know someone who is?  Please consider nominating yourself or someone else for the OLA, Children’s Services Division Board.  Work with your peers to make children's libraries a better place.  You learn new things along the way.  Email us to let us know your interest.


CSD Position Openings

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CSD Chair-Elect  This is a three-year commitment and an elected position. Click here for the full job description. This position will start in September 2023. Here are the main duties and responsibilities.
  • Advocate for CSD members as a member of the OLA Annual Conference Program Committee
  • Coordinate CSD’s annual fundraising activity (typically held concurrently with the Spring CSD Member Workshop)
  • Support and learn from the current Chair and Past Chair. ​

Secretary: POSITION FILLED. The secretary is a voting member.  Click here for a detailed job description.  This position would start immediately. Here are the main duties and responsibilities:
  • Attend CSD events and take notes. 
  • 2 hours/month
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Communication Lead The CSD communications chair leads a committee of two to four additional volunteer members (three to five members in total) to implement CSD member communications and event promotions. We have people who can teach you the ropes of the position. This position would start immediately. Click Here for a detailed job description.
  • Promote CSD events
  • Oversee blog posts
  • Update CSD website
  • 5 hours/month​
Communications Committee Members  
  • Create content for the blog, update CSD website, or promote CSD events.  This position would start immediately.
  • 1-2 hours/month

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Lampman Award Committee Members:
  • Review nominations and help select award winner
  • Help plan and host the celebration of the award winner
  • 2 hours/month during December-April. 5 hours on award celebration day.

Scholarship Chair:
  • Plan and organized a scholarship campaign for CSD
  • Review applications using designated criteria and select recipients
  • Attend CSD meetings to update board
  • 1-2 hours/month
Scholarship Committee Members:
  • Review applications using designated criteria and select recipients
  • 3-5 committee members needed
  • 4-8 hours total
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Mock Award Committee Members
  • Read and select books using award criteria
  • 3-5 committee members needed
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Oregon Library Presenters' Directory Committee Member
  • Meet monthly to make decisions about directory
  • Assist with promotion of the directory
  • Complete other tasks as assigned

Please let us know if you are interested in any of these roles or send us the names of library workers you’d like to nominate. Reach out with your questions and ideas! CSD@olaweb.org

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Co-chair 2022-23

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CSD Board Meeting: April 5th

4/2/2023

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You are invited to the next Virtual CSD board meeting!

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 1:00 pm via Zoom

Join us to review Children’s Services Division events, discuss future activities, and collaborate together.

To get the Zoom link email csd@olaweb.org or csdchairelect@olaweb.org.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Co-Chair 2022-23

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