October 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 23) – People

New SLA President / New TS Manager in Hillsboro

***New SLA President Represents Oregon!
I’m honored to draw attention to the recently completed election of the national Special Libraries Association. Cindy Romaine, principal of Romainiacs Intelligence Research of Beaverton, Oregon, has been elected President-Elect! A three year term on the SLA Board ensues in January.

Cindy provides information consulting services and in-depth research solutions to corporate clients. Prior to her current role, she worked for 16 years at Nike, Inc., as the director of the Design Library and as corporate archivist. Cindy has also served multiple times and in multiple ways in Oregon’s SLA chapter and with other library-affiliated groups in Oregon.

Congratulations, Cindy!

Mary Ginnane
OLA Past-President 

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***New Tech Services Manager at Hillsboro PL
Karen Mejdrich has accepted the position of Technical Services and Collection Development Manager at the Hillsboro Public Library.  Karen received her Master of Library Science in December 2004 from Emporia State University and has been with Hillsboro Public Library since 2002.  Karen has previously worked in school administration, fundraising, retail management, and as a school librarian. 

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August 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 20) – People

***Passing of Dolores Jean Pritchard

Dolores Jean Pritchard was born June 27, 1924, in Chicago, Ill. , an only daughter raised by her Lithuanian mother and grandparents. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in education, and took a job teaching elementary school in Los Angeles, Calif. She decided to pursue her interest in geology, and went to graduate school at Stanford University. There she obtained a master’s degree in geology, as well as meeting Austin Pritchard, whom she married in 1950.

She went with Austin to Hawaii, where he was working on a doctorate through the University of Hawaii. During this time, Dolores gave birth to her first son, David, in 1953. Six months later, the family moved to Corvallis, where Austin took a job as a professor of zoology. In Corvallis, Dolores gave birth to her two other children, Pamela and Jeffrey.

Dolores lived and worked in Corvallis for 35 years. During this time, Dolores obtained another master’s degree in library science from the University of Oregon in 1967, and worked for 20 years as the head reference librarian at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. After she retired in 1987, Dolores moved to Sisters, where she lived until her death on Aug. 8, 2009. Dolores is survived by her three children and her six grandchildren: Rose, Dan, Max, Gus, Charlotta and Ruben.

Dolores had two great passions: travel and animals. Dolores traveled all over the world. Her interest in traveling was sparked by a trip to Mexico with her mother in 1943. During her life, she visited every continent, including Antarctica. She was especially interested in arctic and equatorial destinations.
She traveled in every mode possible, from bush plane to cruise ship, and was always interested in going to another place she had never been. On her travels she encountered many different cultures, but what really fascinated her were the animals. Dolores’ great passion throughout her life was animals. She always had cats, and for a long time had a Samoyed dog.

Often her travel destinations were chosen for the wild animals she might en-counter, such as polar bears, wolves, large cats and exotic birds. She supported causes that helped protect wolves and polar bears. For several years, she was a volunteer docent at the Oregon High Desert Museum , working with otters and porcupines. In addition, Dolores was a supporter of the arts and music in Central Oregon.

Dolores was an independent, intelligent and cultured woman with a great interest in learning about the world, visiting its locales, and encountering as many of its animals as possible. She lived a full and interesting life, and will be missed by her children, grandchildren and friends.

There will be a gathering to honor the memory of Dolores at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Pine Meadows Village clubhouse in Sisters. Call Dave Hohlbein at 206-953-6374 or Pam Keller at 503-999-9307 for more information.

–reprinted from the Gazette Times

June 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 16) – Welcome Wagon

*** New Performing Arts Librarian at Reed

Erin Conor has accepted the position of Performing Arts Librarian in the Reed College Library, beginning July 15. Erin holds a BM with Honors in Musicology from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, a M.A. in Musicology and a Master of Library and Information Science, both from the University of Washington.  She has served as Research Librarian for the Performing Arts at University of California Irvine Libraries.  Erin also has experience in reference, cataloging, and digital initiatives at the University of Washington.

April 17, 2009 – Special Edition in Memory of Judith Krug

Oregon Memories / IF Toolkit / Conferences and Cats / Consistent Inspiration / Links

***Oregon Memories and Appreciation
On behalf of Oregon libraries I sent the following message to ALA’s collection point for memories about Judith Krug at “rememberingjudith@ala.org“. Please share your tributes about Judith Krug by using the “leave a comment” tool below.

Judith Krug was a big help when the Oregon State Library established the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse in 1987. She supported us through challenges against “If Beale Street Could Talk” at a combined middle-high school library, through the dark days of the first round of the culture wars when the Oregon Citizens Alliance targeted books about homosexuality in statewide and local anti-gay initiatives (1992-1994), and when “Daddy’s Roommate” and “Heather has Two Mommies” were challenged in multiple public libraries. Intellectual freedom trainings sponsored by the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and well-presented by Judith and others had a ripple effect in Oregon as the content was shared and repeated in the state. Other substantial contributions developed with Judith’s leadership that continue to be well-used in Oregon are the interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights and the Intellectual Freedom Manual. Judith was always generous in agreeing to attend state conferences and we in Oregon had the pleasure of hosting her a number of years ago. After that conference I remember a sunny deck, a home-cooked meal, lively laughing discussion by the librarians and lawyer in attendance, and there one of Judy Krug’s secrets was revealed — she never went to the grocery store! All shopping for the family was done by her husband. Party talk or not–it was a fun revelation about a goddess!

To Judy’s colleagues in the Office for Intellectual Freedom and ALA, we are sorry for your loss.

Mary Ginnane
OLA President

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***Intellectual Freedom Toolkit
Judith’s trip to Oregon to help launch the OLA Intellectual Freedom toolkit was a turning point for many libraries – there was wonderful attendance at that workshop and the IF Committee subsequently received inquiries from libraries (particularly small ones) about the best way to implement policies which guaranteed that the principles of Intellectual Freedom be upheld.

One of my favorite “Judy stories” comes from a couple of years ago at a workshop she presented at Multnomah County Library.  In making a point about the futility of censorship, she recounted a tale about a neighborhood swimming pool where parents were trying to come up with measures to ensure the safety of their children . . . should they build a six foot chain link fence . . . should they hire a full-time lifeguard (and so on).  Judy said, “don’t you think it would just be easier to teach the children to swim”?

Mary Norman,
Corvallis-Benton County Library
Former member, OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

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***Conferences and Cats
I remember her trip to Oregon as part of the IF Toolkit presentation.  She and I kept up and I would run into her at ALA often.  She was such a force and deserves national attention… she could be a tough lady too when toughness was needed. There’s a story about Judy coming out to Oregon and staying at a colleague’s house. Judy apparently fell in love with her cat.  I had a hard time seeing her as a cat person.  Way too cosmopolitan or citified somehow.

There was a great article on her in the NY Times which is a big deal for anyone’s obit. 

Faye Chadwell
Valley Libraries, Oregon State University
Former Chair, OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

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***Consistent Inspiration
A memory of Judy I have was running into her at ALA one time during a Council session, re-introducting myself and having her tell me that she knew very well who I was…She was so no-nonsense and so consistent in her defense of intellectual freedom, what an incredible inspiration.

MaryKay Dahlgreen
Oregon State Library
Former coordinator of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse and OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee member

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***Links

• http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/april2009/oifkrug.cfm
• http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/presskits/judithkrug/judithkrug.cfm
• http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/us/15krug.html?scp=2&sq=&st=nyt
• http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/opinion/15wed4.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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April 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 11) – The Welcome Committee

***Oregon State University Libraries Welcomes Jennifer Nutefall
Jennifer Nutefall has accepted the position of Associate University Librarian for Innovative User Services at the Oregon State University Libraries beginning April 20.

Nutefall holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Library Science from Syracuse University, attended the ACRL Harvard Leadership Institute in 2007 and recently attained a Master in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

With over 11 years of experience in higher education librarianship, Nutefall brings to OSU her skills in leadership, supervision, outreach and collaboration. She was the Instruction Coordinator at George Washington University, Washington DC during the past 7 years. One of her significant accomplishments at GW was the establishment of a faculty/librarian partnership for the University Writing 20 courses, a theme-based 4-credit freshmen writing course that every new student attends. 

At OSU Libraries, Nutefall will have a major role in shaping the newly implemented public services reorganization consisting of two major departments – Research and Innovative Services and Instruction and User Services. She will play key roles in policy decisions, organizational and strategic planning, project oversight, resource allocation, and the future direction of the libraries and library services.

If you would like to help welcome a new library staff to the Oregon library community, please send your article to the OLA Hotline Editors

March 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 10) – The Welcome Committee

***Hillsboro Public Library has a new Circulation Services Manager
Monica Weyhe began as the new Circulation Services Manager of Hillsboro Public Library in early February, replacing Sylvia Lee who is now with Washington County Cooperative Library Services.  Monica was formerly the director of the Yakima Regional Library System and from Alaska prior to that.  She has more than 20 years experience in libraries and public administration in California, Alaska and Washington and has been active in the Washington Library Association, the Pacific Northwest Library Association and the Alaska Library Association.  She holds an MILS from University of Michigan and an MPA from University of Alaska.  Welcome to Oregon!

February 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 8) – The Welcome Committee

Do you have a new staff member you’d like to introduce to OLA members?  Send your brief description to Communications Committee Chair April Witteveen: aprilw@dpls.us.

***Newport Public Library’s New Director, Ted J. Smith
Ted J. Smith has joined the Newport Public Library as its director starting the job in early January.  He replaces Wyma Rogers who retired last spring. Smith was selected from more than 30 applicants for the position. Smith was most recently the director of the Norfolk Public Library in Norfolk, Nebraska where he was very active in the Nebraska Library Association. He has more than 20 years experience in library service, and holds a Master of Library Science degree from Kent State University.  Welcome to Oregon!

November 15, 2008 (Vol. 15, No.2) – Notable People and Libraries

*** The Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services at OSU
After a national search, OSU Libraries has hired Terry Reese, Jr as the new holder of the Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services. Reese has been at Oregon State University since 2003. He is known nationally and internationally for his leadership in the investigation and application of new metadata and digitization standards to digital collections. His MarcEdit program has been adopted by libraries in the United States, in Australia, in France and in Pakistan. More recently he has, with former Gray Chair holder, Jeremy Frumkin, developed LibraryFind, an open source resource discovery tool, used by libraries in the United States and Europe. Terry is the author of numerous articles, he has presented widely, and he is the co-author of the book, Building Digital Libraries: A How-to-do-it Manual. He is an adjunct professor with the Emporia University School of Information.

The Gray Family Chair for Innovative Library Services is an endowed chair. The focus of the chair is to:

• Identify innovative means for accessing and improving the delivery of information to the students, faculty, staff and other constituents of Oregon State University with the goal of moving Oregon State University Libraries to the forefront as an information provider.
• Anticipate trends in technology relevant to Library Services.
• Develop and implement a strategy for making print and digitized information more easily accessible to users of the Oregon State University Libraries.
• Form and coordinate project teams of librarians, researchers and graduate students who will develop methods for adapting advances in information technology to meet the needs of researchers, students and the citizens of Oregon.

August 15, 2008 (Vol. 14, No. 20)– Notable people and libraries

*** News from Eugene Public Library

• Eugene Public Library has selected Maureen Cole as our Public Services Manager. Mo has worked for Eugene Public Library as Technical Services Manager since May 2006. She is currently AIC Public Services Manager.   She is a past president of OLA.  Mo will be starting in her new position on August 17th.
• Recent local television new story about use of public libraries during tough economic times:  http://www.kval.com/news/local/26892269.html
• To see EPL’s version of the Library Value Calculator, visit our website at www.eugene-or.gov/library at look at the announcement in ”Latest @ the Library.”

Mar. 1, 2008 (Vol. 14, No. 9) – People

Passing of Rose Ellen Uhreen | Passing of Pauling (Calendine) Howard | Wyma Rogers Retires | Steve Roskoski Named LJ’s Paraprofessional of the Year

*** PASSING OF ROSE ELLEN UHREEN
Rose Ellen Uhreen (Sloneker) died January 5, 2008 in Portland. She was born in Meadeville, Missouri, attended schools in Medford, Oregon. She married William Russell Uhreen, who preceded her in death. She worked in libraries in Medford as well as Portland, retiring as the head librarian of the West Slope Library. She was honored by the Oregon Library Association, receiving the Outstanding Service Award. Family suggested a donation to a local library in lieu of flowers. (Excerpted from the January 9, 2008 /Medford Mail Tribune/.)

*** PASSING OF PAULING (CALENDINE) HOWARD
Mrs. Pauline (Calendine) Howard of Sun City, Arizona, died February 15, 2008, at age 104. She was a graduate of Ball State Teachers College (Indiana) and of the Graduate Library School of University of Illinois. She became a specialist in government publications and held positions in the libraries of the University of Idaho, University of New Mexico, Reed College, Pacific University, and in the Washington State University. She was a Visiting Lecturer, Government Publications, University of Portland (Oregon) Graduate Library School and conducted workshops for the Oregon State Library and Oregon Division of Continuing Education.

She held honorary life memberships in the Oregon Library Association and in the Oregon Mycological Society. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Colonists and of the United States Daughters of the War of 1812. She was a charter member of the Sun City
Handweavers’ Guild.

Her husband Joseph A. Howard died in 1968. She was a beloved family member and is survived by several cousins and extended family. She requested that there be no funeral services. Her burial will be in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell, Indiana. Notes and letter of remembrance
may be sent to cousin Karen Owen, P.O. Box 65535, Vancouver, WA. 98665

*** WYMA ROGERS RETIRES
Oregon Librarian Friends,

I’m retiring as Director of the Newport Public Library as of May 1. April 30 is the last day of work that I plan for a good while. It has been an honor and privilege to work among you excellent Oregon librarians. You inspired me at the very beginning of my career and you still fill me pride. I plan to be at OLA/WLA for a couple of days, so let’s exchange contact information for after April 30.

The City of Newport will announce the job later this year. Let all the energetic and creative librarians you know to be watching the joblines. Meanwhile, beginning May 1, the inestimable and very capable Rebecca Cohen will be Interim Director.

Sincerely,
Wyma Rogers, Director
Newport Public Library

*** STEVE ROSKOSKI NAMED LJ’S PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Steve Roskoski, a library assistant at the Multnomah County Library, has been named by the editors of LJ as the winner of the 2008 Paraprofessional of the Year Award – read about it in the latest issue of Library Journal: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6533025.html .

Congratulations, Steve!