The State Library Board Will Meet Virtually Friday, November 6, 2026 - 10/28/26

Salem, Ore – The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at [email protected]. See the agenda below.

Questions or concerns can be addressed to Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian at 503-378-4367 or [email protected]. 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 [email protected].        

State Library Board Meeting

November 6, 2026

Virtual

Agenda

9:00 a.m.         Approval of the Minutes – August 21, 2026 Meeting                        Deitering

9:05 a.m.         Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Hearing                                   Deitering

9:15 a.m.         Public Comment*                                                                              Deitering

9:20 a.m.         Report of the Board Chair and Members                                          Deitering

9:40 a.m.         Report of the State Librarian                                                             Cornelisen

9:50 a.m.         Budget Report                                                                                  Cornelisen

10:00 a.m.       Quarterly Statistics                                                                            Cornelisen

10:10 a.m.       Quarterly Strategic Plan Report                                                         Cornelisen

10:15 a.m.       Strategic Planning 2027-2029                                                           Cornelisen

10:30 a.m.       Break                                                                                                                          

10:45 a.m.       Talking Book & Braille Library Policy Update                                     Robinson

10:55 a.m.       Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) Report             Ottum

11:25 a.m.       LSTA Evaluation                                                                                 Nielsen           

11:45 a.m.       Advisory Board Appointments                                                             Nielsen

11:50 a.m.       Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Adoption                                    Deitering

12:00 p.m.       Adjournment                                                                                       Deitering

*Any person may address the Board on any topic for up to 3 minutes. The Board 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.