This payment is part of the Oregon LINK program which also offers regional reference referral service throughout the state. We all would never have managed both net-lender reimbursement and reference referral centers without participating as a group in the political process. So, come to Legislative Day in Salem in February. Come see the balloons and children's story times which will demonstrate the educational, positive influence of public libraries. Come speak with your legislator.
Legislators listen to constituents who make the effort to talk.
All is not lost with the passage of Measure 47, but ground must be gained and creative solutions must be arrived at. Remember that children, students, and people of all ages matter. Remember that we owe it to ourselves as librarians as well as citizens of Oregon to work for the common good. We are a part of a civic culture founded upon participation in this democratic government. Our labor tradition has called us to solidarity with our fellow workers.