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Oregon’s Reference Coordinating Council Meeting 10:30 A.m. To 11 A.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 - 09/18/26

Salem, Ore – Oregon’s Reference Coordinating Council will meet virtually 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 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. 
 
The Council will use this time to conduct Council business. 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.  
 
 
Reference Coordinating Council Meeting 
 
September 25, 2026 
 
Online 
 
Agenda 
 
10:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions  
 
10:35 a.m. General Business 
  • Updates 
  • Approve minutes from June 2026 meeting 
  • Select future meeting dates 
 
10:50 a.m. Wrap up and next steps  
 
11:00 a.m. Adjourn 
 
 
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.

Oregon’s Reference Coordinating Council Meeting 10:30 A.m. To 11 A.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 - 09/18/26

Salem, Ore – Oregon’s Reference Coordinating Council will meet virtually 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 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. 
 
The Council will use this time to conduct Council business. 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.  
 
 
Reference Coordinating Council Meeting 
 
September 25, 2026 
 
Online 
 
Agenda 
 
10:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions  
 
10:35 a.m. General Business 
  • Updates 
  • Approve minutes from June 2026 meeting 
  • Select future meeting dates 
 
10:50 a.m. Wrap up and next steps  
 
11:00 a.m. Adjourn 
 
 
NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.

The Oregon Talking Book And Braille Library’s Advisory Council Will Meet At 12:00 P.m. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026. - 09/16/26

Salem, Ore – The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library’s Advisory Council will meet virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Max Robinson at max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.

 

Questions or concerns can be addressed to Jen Robinson, Program Supervisor at 503-378-5391 or jen.robinson@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 Max Robinson at max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov.

 

 

Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library Advisory Council

Meeting

September 23, 2026 Online

Kirk Wagner, Chair

Agenda

 

12:00             Approval of the minutes                                                                      Wagner

12:05             Public Comment**                         

12:10             State Librarian Report                                                   Cornelisen

12:20             Program Supervisor Report                                           J. Robinson

12:30             Fund Development Report                                             Henderson

1:00               2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey Report                   M. Robinson

1:20               Select Advisory Council Chair                                        J. Robinson  

1:25               Questions from Council                                                 Wagner

1:30               Adjournment                                                                  Wagner

 

 

**Any person may address the Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any question or issue raised to the State Librarian.

NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.

The Oregon Talking Book And Braille Library’s Advisory Council Will Meet At 12:00 P.m. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026. - 09/16/26

Salem, Ore – The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library’s Advisory Council will meet virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Max Robinson at max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.

 

Questions or concerns can be addressed to Jen Robinson, Program Supervisor at 503-378-5391 or jen.robinson@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 Max Robinson at max.robinson@slo.oregon.gov.

 

 

Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library Advisory Council

Meeting

September 23, 2026 Online

Kirk Wagner, Chair

Agenda

 

12:00             Approval of the minutes                                                                      Wagner

12:05             Public Comment**                         

12:10             State Librarian Report                                                   Cornelisen

12:20             Program Supervisor Report                                           J. Robinson

12:30             Fund Development Report                                             Henderson

1:00               2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey Report                   M. Robinson

1:20               Select Advisory Council Chair                                        J. Robinson  

1:25               Questions from Council                                                 Wagner

1:30               Adjournment                                                                  Wagner

 

 

**Any person may address the Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any question or issue raised to the State Librarian.

NOTE: The times of all agenda items are approximate and subject to change.

The Government Information And Library Services Advisory Council Will Meet 9/8/2028 - 09/02/26

Salem, Ore - The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, online via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.


Questions or concerns can be addressed to Elke Bruton, Program Manager at 971-375-3509 or elke.bruton@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 Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov.

 

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(Virtual)


• Welcome (Elke Bruton, 5 minutes)
• Public Comment*(5 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from 6/9/2026 (5 minutes)
• Advisory Council Member Updates (30 minutes)
• State Librarian update (Wendy Cornelisen, 10 minutes)
• Manager updates (Elke Bruton, 10 minutes)
• Strategic Planning Process Update (Natalie Brant, 10 minutes)
• Meeting review
• Adjournment


* Any person may address the Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any questions or issues raised to the State Librarian.

The Government Information And Library Services Advisory Council Will Meet 9/8/2028 - 09/02/26

Salem, Ore - The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, online via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below.


Questions or concerns can be addressed to Elke Bruton, Program Manager at 971-375-3509 or elke.bruton@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 Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon.gov.

 

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(Virtual)


• Welcome (Elke Bruton, 5 minutes)
• Public Comment*(5 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from 6/9/2026 (5 minutes)
• Advisory Council Member Updates (30 minutes)
• State Librarian update (Wendy Cornelisen, 10 minutes)
• Manager updates (Elke Bruton, 10 minutes)
• Strategic Planning Process Update (Natalie Brant, 10 minutes)
• Meeting review
• Adjournment


* Any person may address the Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council does not generally engage in dialog with those making comments but may refer any questions or issues raised to the State Librarian.