ACRL-OR/OLA Academic Division

Robin Paynter (OHSU, Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center) writes: “I have had a number of wonderful ‘aha’ moments at fall conferences and made some great connections with fellow members over the many years I have been a member and part of the Board.  Too many in fact to do justice to here, so I will focus […]

Laura Zeigen (Oregon Health & Science University) writes: “Working with the ACRL Oregon board and being part of ACRL Oregon has provided me with some of my most satisfying inter-institutional professional experiences.   I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with and working with my colleagues on the ACRL Oregon board, whether it is helping plan an ACRL-sponsored […]

Jim Holmes (Reed College) writes: “As an MLIS student in the Emporia program, ACRL Oregon provided me with valuable opportunities to connect with academic library staff throughout Washington and Oregon.  The annual conference is a great way to introduce yourself to the profession through lightning talks and social gatherings.  ACRL Oregon is an effective forum for students […]

Thanks to Isaac Gilman (Pacific University) for his thoughts on being a member of ACRL Oregon and starting our series of member reflections! “Librarianship is inherently a collaborative profession and, in my opinion, ACRL-OR is a valuable means of facilitating partnerships.  The annual conference provides the only regional forum that is dedicated to the issues […]