Attention library and information science professionals in Oregon—the Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC) has scheduled a public meeting for October 21, 2025. This virtual gathering is an opportunity for the committee to discuss matters concerning the Statewide Database Licensing Program (SDLP) and to listen to public input on the same. Those wishing to attend can make their intentions known by reaching out to Arlene Weible at her provided email address.
Representing a variety of institutions, including school, public, tribal, and academic libraries, the SDLAC members play a critical role in advising both the State Library and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council. Looking forward to the attendees, sign language interpretation is offered upon request, highlighting the committee’s commitment to inclusivity, which is preferentially to be made 72 hours before the meeting. Contact details for making these arrangements—or for requesting alternate formats of meeting materials—are readily available.
Among the key agenda items is an LSTA budget update, a crucial component considering the influence of LSTA funds on libraries across the state. Additionally, a significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to contingency planning for SDLP, underscoring the importance of strategic foresight in times of both stability and crisis. One such topic within the planning is the review of the Orbis Cascade Alliance E-Resources Program among other shared e-resource purchase models, a conversation on how to synergize efforts for the betterment of library services statewide.
As prescribed by public meeting protocol, there is a window for public comment set early in the meeting. This segment allows any person to address the committee for up to three minutes. Whilst the committee may not directly engage in dialogue with commentators, this does not nullify the significance of such interactions, as issues raised can be subsequently referred to the State Librarian for consideration or action.
