For those interested in the inner workings of Oregon's literary backbone, the upcoming State Library Board meeting, scheduled for January 17, will be held online from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The gathering will be accessible to the public, and anyone wishing to attend can reach out to Susan Westin at [email protected] to participate. The agenda for the meeting has been published and includes discussions on budget reports, strategic plans, and the state of school libraries in Oregon, the State Library of Oregon announced.
Greg Williams, Chair of the State Library Board, is expected to preside over the meeting starting with the approval of minutes from the last meeting on October 11, which will be followed by the opportunity for the public to engage with comments, moreover, although the board may not respond to public comments during the session questions or concerns raised may be referred to the State Librarian, Wendy Cornelisen will present multiple reports including the Quarterly Stats and Budget Report coming to the forefront of the meeting's itinerary. A full docket of activities and discussions is anticipated with the meeting set to adjourn at noon.
The State Library of Oregon has extended invitations for those requiring services to ensure full participation, as sign language interpretation will be available upon request if made 48 hours before the meeting, with a preference for 72-hour notice; for alternative formats of meeting materials, requests should be directed to Susan Westin at her provided email, as stated in the press release. Wendy Cornelisen, the State Librarian, can be contacted with any urgent questions or concerns at 503-378-4367 or sent to her email at [email protected].
Discussion points as detailed in the agenda include the mention of government documents at the State Library and an examination of school libraries across Oregon by a scheduled report from Maurer the intent is to evaluate and deliberate on the efficacy and reach of these critical educational support systems in Oregon schools. The meeting will pause for a short break at 10:30, then resume with the Quarterly Strategic Plan Report and other final matters.
