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School Libraries

Inadequate library media programs deprive Oregon students of instruction that provides foundational literacy, technology, and information evaluation skills, threatening the well-being of individuals and our democratic society.

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Access to Legal Information

How and where Oregonians can access legal information varies depending on where you live. OLA works with the State Law LIbrary and the county law libraries to improve access.

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OLA provides advocacy, education, leadership, and collaboration to continually strengthen Oregon's libraries and the communities we serve.

OLA's Library Development and Legislation Committee coordinates our advocacy efforts as an organization. We identify priorities for action that affect all types of libraries in Oregon, and respond as appropriate. We support Oregon libraries with local development and advocacy issues.

Every member of OLA advocates for libraries and the people who use them. We count on OLA members and the communities they represent to contribute to this advocacy by knowing the issues and communicating with legislators as appropriate.

For more on our committee's work, check out our website (https://www.olaweb.org/ > OLA Units > Committees > Library Development and Legislation Committee)

OLA's Guiding Principles

Intellectual Freedom

We recognize that intellectual freedom issues can emerge from all layers of our society. OLA is prepared to respond to questions and challenges at both the state and local level.

Lifelong Learning and Literacy

We encourage all to consider the role libraries play throughout the learning continuum. Our users change as they grow in their expectations or needs of their libraries. 

Equitable Access

We serve all the people of Oregon and, therefore, work to ensure that all who want library services receive them.

Stewardship of Public Resources

We understand the dynamics of public fund availability. We encourage the wise use of public resources through collaboration among strong organizations.

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Oregon Library Association
P.O. Box 3067 | La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-5824 | ola@olaweb.org