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Dear community,
Like other organizations, we will need to alter our plans for this year. There are too many uncertainties for Libros for Oregon to recruit and prepare a 2020 cohort for the FIL. For now we will turn our energies to other ways to help our communities thrive. We look forward to resuming our collection-building adventures in 2021. Keep well, all.
-- Deborah and the LfO team
Is Your Library Interested in Applying to Participate in the Libros for Oregon Project?
Take a few minutes to explore. These resources will help you navigate the process. Small and rural libraries are encouraged to apply to Libros for Oregon.
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Timeline (PDF) – The steps and timing of applying, and what’s expected of participants each year. On hold for 2020.
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Application Form – The application for the current year normally goes live March 15. On hold for 2020.
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Application Instructions & Information – Provides guidance in filling out the application and answers common questions about the project. On hold for 2020.
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Because of current events, the 2020 application process has been canceled. We will solicit applications again in 2021. We welcome your questions and comments at Libros4Oregon@olaweb.org.
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Outreach Planning – Participating libraries will submit plans for connecting their improved collections with their communities. This page includes:
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completed examples of this Tool, and
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other Outreach Resources
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Samples – Have a look at examples of applications and outreach plans submitted by previous participants.
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Testimonials – Feedback from previous participants.
Image by: Deborah Gitlitz, FIL 2017
Newport Public Library
Working with the LfO Committee was very easy. Their explanations to questions about the application were timely and concise.
It was like Christmas morning when our books arrived. Not knowing what the selection committee picked made opening each box a pleasure. Their selections were just what we were hoping for. They killed it with my specific request for cookbooks. The selection for children, young adult and adult books was fantastic!
The vendor’s packing slips all matched the boxes and every item on the packing list was in the correct box. The books all arrived in very good shape. I was a little worried about how much time it would take getting the books from Mexico to the vendor in Michigan and then to us. Not a problem. I would use this vendor for domestic purchases if I could.
— Ted Smith.