Grants Evaluation Panel Virtual Meeting 1/14/2026
- 01/07/26
Salem, Ore – A grants evaluation panel will meet virtually, Wednesday January 14, 2026. The online meeting will begin at 12:00 p.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 panel will use this time to review applications for the Strong Libraries LSTA Mini Grant. 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 Grants Evaluation Panel
Wednesday January 14, 2026, 12:00 pm
Online
AGENDA
12:00 pm Welcome and process review
12:05 pm Discuss Strong Libraries LSTA Mini Grant applications
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Continue Discussing Applications
3:50 pm Wrap Up and Action Item Review
4:00 pm Adjourn
Grants Evaluation Panel Virtual Meeting 1/14/2026
- 01/07/26
Salem, Ore – A grants evaluation panel will meet virtually, Wednesday January 14, 2026. The online meeting will begin at 12:00 p.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 panel will use this time to review applications for the Strong Libraries LSTA Mini Grant. 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 Grants Evaluation Panel
Wednesday January 14, 2026, 12:00 pm
Online
AGENDA
12:00 pm Welcome and process review
12:05 pm Discuss Strong Libraries LSTA Mini Grant applications
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Continue Discussing Applications
3:50 pm Wrap Up and Action Item Review
4:00 pm Adjourn
State Library Board Meeting - 1/16/2026
- 01/06/26
Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.
Questions or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov. 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 an alternate format 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.
STATE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
January 16, 2026
Virtual
Anne-Marie Deitering, Chair
Agenda
9:00 a.m. Approval of the Minutes – October 24, 2025 Meeting Deitering
9:05 Public Comment**
9:10 Report of the Board Chair and Members Deitering
9:20 Report of the State Librarian Cornelisen
9:50 Budget Report Cornelisen
10:00 Key Performance Measures Review Cornelisen
10:10 Quarterly Strategic Plan Report Cornelisen
10:20 Quarterly Statistics Cornelisen
10:30 Break
10:45 Government Services Advisory Council Bylaws Bruton
10:50 Advisory Council Membership Nielsen, Robinson
10:55 Tribal Relations Update Nielsen
11:20 Volunteer Update Henderson
11:40 Executive Director Evaluation Process Cornelisen
11:50 Board Logistics Deitering
11:55 Q & A Deitering
Noon Adjournment Deitering
**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 questions or issues raised to the State Librarian.
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.
State Library Board Meeting - 1/16/2026
- 01/06/26
Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.
Questions or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov. 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 an alternate format 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.
STATE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
January 16, 2026
Virtual
Anne-Marie Deitering, Chair
Agenda
9:00 a.m. Approval of the Minutes – October 24, 2025 Meeting Deitering
9:05 Public Comment**
9:10 Report of the Board Chair and Members Deitering
9:20 Report of the State Librarian Cornelisen
9:50 Budget Report Cornelisen
10:00 Key Performance Measures Review Cornelisen
10:10 Quarterly Strategic Plan Report Cornelisen
10:20 Quarterly Statistics Cornelisen
10:30 Break
10:45 Government Services Advisory Council Bylaws Bruton
10:50 Advisory Council Membership Nielsen, Robinson
10:55 Tribal Relations Update Nielsen
11:20 Volunteer Update Henderson
11:40 Executive Director Evaluation Process Cornelisen
11:50 Board Logistics Deitering
11:55 Q & A Deitering
Noon Adjournment Deitering
**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 questions or issues raised to the State Librarian.
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.
The Executive Committee Of The State Library Board Meeting Friday, December 19th, 2025
- 12/12/25
Salem, OR – The Executive Committee of the State Library Board will meet virtually 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19th, 2025. The committee will use this time to conduct business and set the agenda for the upcoming State Library Board meeting. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.
Questions or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov. 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 an alternate format 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.
The Executive Committee Of The State Library Board Meeting Friday, December 19th, 2025
- 12/12/25
Salem, OR – The Executive Committee of the State Library Board will meet virtually 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19th, 2025. The committee will use this time to conduct business and set the agenda for the upcoming State Library Board meeting. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.
Questions or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or wendy.cornelisen@slo.oregon.gov. 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 an alternate format 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov.