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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

From OLA President Gail Oehler: “As my term as President of OLA draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the privilege of serving this extraordinary organization. It has been an honor...” Read the full letter at buff.ly/q3uNRGV

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

6/13, 10am-12pm, join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for Part 2 of our virtual Data Talks series: US Census Data. Jim Eldridge will discuss how US Census data can be used to advance EDI efforts at your library. Learn more and register at buff.ly/mhWf7Wr

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

6/6, 10am-12pm, join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for Part 1 of our virtual Data Talks: EDI and Data. Suzette Chang will discuss the ways in which data intersects with the goals of EDI Learn more and register at buff.ly/MdoP8dx

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for a 3-part virtual learning module series called "Data Talks": - June 6: EDI and Data, with Suzette Chang - June 13: US Census Data, with Jim Eldridge - June 20: Data Use & Ethics, with Rebekah Silverstein & Elizabeth Szkirpan

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

In April, SEOLS had the distinct honor of welcoming award-winning author Lois Lowry for a three-stop visit across the region. Each event drew an enthusiastic crowd, with attendance ranging from 150 to an impressive 370 readers. Read the full story at: www.oklibs.org/news/701665/...

Author Lois Lowry with short white hair, glasses, and a light blue buttoned collared shirt holds one of her books in the SEOLS bookmobile.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We are so proud of the work of OLA Members, Molly Dettmann, Amanda Kordeliski, and Cherity Pennington who were named as Library Journal's Movers & Shakers for their advocacy work in Oklahoma!! @aaslala.bsky.social Read more: www.libraryjournal.com/story/molly-...

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Join Membership Engagement on Saturday, June 14 at 10 AM for a free guided tour for the Ansel Adams Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. An art workshop to follow the tour. Limited to forty OLA members. Register at buff.ly/uz6vdyY.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Check out the latest content added to the OLA Video Archive! OLA members can watch these recordings at buff.ly/vdfI87z (A link to the Video Archive can also be found under "Member Resources" at the top of the OLA website.)

Blue background with still images of snippets from videos. There are three images, the center image is simulating a table and the text on it reads, Oklahoma Library Association, Technical Services Roundtable, AI and the Ethical Librarian. AI and the Ethical LIbrarian (11/19/24). Description: Sponsored by TSRT, Libraries face many challenges with the potential of generative AI and its use and impact on library services. But as we explore these challenges, we must not forget to have ethics at the forefront of our decision making. The Text below this image reads, "new videos available on the OLA Video Archive. AI and the Ethical LIbrarian, Law for LIbrarians: Introduction to the Law/First Amendment, Public Libraries Division 2024 Virtual Series, KeyWordPlay: The role of playfulness in Information Literacy. Available only to OLA Members.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

🏆 Help honor excellence in Oklahoma libraries—join the Awards & Scholarships Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryAwards #LibrarySupport #OklahomaLibraries

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

⚖️ Curious how OLA operates? Want to help guide elections and bylaws? Join the Governance Committee and help shape our future! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryLeadership #GovernanceMatters #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic reads, "Committee preference form is open. Join the OLA Governance Committee, want to learn how OLA runs behind the scenes? Join the Governance Committee to help shape the future of the organization. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference **All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

📚 Passionate about professional development? Join the Continuing Education Committee and help plan learning opportunities for OLA members! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibrarianLearning #ContinuingEducation #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Continuing Education Committee. Support professional growth across OLA! Join the Continuing Education Committee to help plan learning opportunities for members. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *all current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

There was an excellent turn out for EDII Volunteer Day on March 29! We spent the day helping Sisu Youth Services with deep cleaning of their dorms, organizing supplies, and helping out where needed around the shelter. Read the full story at www.oklibs.org/news/699301/...

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

💬 Believe in the power of OLA membership? Help others get involved—join the Membership Engagement Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryCommunity #OLAMembership #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Membership Engagement Committee. Do you believe wholeheartedly in the value of OLA membership and want to recruit fellow librarians to join? Get involved with the Membership Engagement Committee! Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

💰 Curious about how OLA’s budget works? Join the Finance Committee and help guide ethical, smart spending! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryFinance #LeadershipInLibraries #OklahomaLibraries

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🎨 Love designing graphics, writing promo copy, or managing social media? Join OLA’s Marketing & Communications Committee to help promote libraries across Oklahoma! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryMarketing #OLACreativeTeam #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Marketing Committee. Love writing promo copy, designing graphics, or managing social media? Join the Marketing & Communications Committee to help promote OLA and Oklahoma Libraries! Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🏛️ Want to stay in the know about legislation that impacts libraries? Join the Advocacy Committee to help raise awareness and keep Oklahoma’s library community informed! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryAdvocacy #LibraryLegislation #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic with text that reads, "Committee Preference Form Now Open! Join the OLA Advocacy Committee. Interested in library legislation? Join the Advocacy Committee to stay informed and promote awareness across Oklahoma's library community. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference. * Current members must submit the annual form to stay on a committee.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🌿 Want to support tribal organizations and promote library service to Native communities? Join the Tribal Libraries Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #TribalLibraries #InclusiveLibraries #OklahomaLibraries

Graphic with text that reads, Committee preference form now open! Join the OLA Tribal Libraries Committee. Want to support tribal organizations and library service to Native communities? Join the Tribal Libraries Committee! Fill out the form at: oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference. *Current members must submit the annual form to stay on a committee

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I'm honored that Oklahoma students have chosen DOGTOWN by @kaaauthor.bsky.social and me for the 2025 @oklibs.bsky.social's Children’s Sequoyah Book Award! Thank you to the Sequoyah Book Award Committee and to all the students who read and voted! buff.ly/3uGM3nS

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Mark your calendars! OLA Members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM. For more information: buff.ly/TB6dbFc

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Want to get more involved in the Oklahoma library community? Serve on an OLA Committee! Grow your professional network, build leadership skills, and connect with library folks across the state. Submit your Committee Preference Form by 5/16 oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference

Text reads, Committee Preference Form is now open. Join an ola committee. Want to be more involved in OLA? Serving on a committee is a great way to grow your professional network, build leadership skills, and meet colleagues from across the state. Fill out the form at: oklibs.org/page/committeepreference. All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Join the Public Libraries Division for their online learning module, "How to Be a Human…. When YOU Are the Boss!" on Thursday, April 24 at 10 AM via Zoom. For more information or to register: www.oklibs.org/event/PLDSpr...

Graphic with a picture of laptops, notebooks, and phones on a table in the upper right corner. Text reads, How to be a Human...When you are the boss! Thursday, April 24th at 10 AM via Zoom. Presenters: Kathy Atchley, WPLS, Jackie Kropp, TCCL, Julie Slupe, Director of Mustang Public Library, Jolene Poore, Director of Ada Public Library. $12 for members, $24 for non-members, $6 for students.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a regional association between 12 states. MPLA's purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities. (1/2)

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Register for the Public Libraries Division's online learning module, "Storytime Basics: Getting Started on Your Literacy-Aligned Storytime!" buy 4/8. The 4/15, 9AM program is a broad introduction to how to prepare for offering effective story times. To register: www.oklibs.org/event/PLDSpr...

Image of a person reading to a child. The text reads, Storytime Basics: Getting Started on Your Literacy-Aligned Storytime! Tuesday, April 15 at 9 am via Zoom with presenter Laura Raphel from TCCL. $12 Members, $24 Non-members, $6 Students.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

University and College Division is excited to present Human Creativity in the Age of A.I., a hybrid learning module, on May 20, 2025. Registration ends May 13, 2025 to attend online or at the Al Harris Library in Weatherford. For more information or to register: www.oklibs.org/event/ucdspr...

Black background with neon squiggles. Text made to look like graffiti and chalkboard writing, reads University and College Division Presents Human Creativity in the age of A.I. Hybrid learning module. 10 AM-4:30 PM. Tuesday May 20, 2025. Virtual/Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, OK. For more information or to register: buff.ly/4BHJIP. Email questions to UCD Chair, ucd@oklibs.org

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Doggone delighted to see this news! Thank you so much, Oklahoma students and librarians. ❤️🐶 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Shana / K-5 librarian / Gloss Edmond co-host @okiecozyreader.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Congratulations @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social ! I know you got some votes from my students!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 High School Sequoyah Book Award as Byron Graves for their book REZ BALL!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Intermediate Sequoyah Book Award as Katherine Marsh for her book THE LOST YEAR and Betty C. Tang for her book PARACHUTE KIDS! This kid's-choice award resulted in a tie for the first time in 39 years!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Children's Sequoyah Book Award as Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko for their book DOGTOWN!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Donna Norvell Award as Lane Smith for her book STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The winner of the Donna Norvell Award is: Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith The Children's Sequoyah Book Award goes to Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Donna Norvell and Sequoyah Book Awards! These awards are special because they are voted on by young readers all across the great state of Oklahoma-- and for the first time in 39 years, we have a TIE for one of our lists!

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

There still time to join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intellectual Freedom Roundtable of a volunteer day at SISU Youth Services in OKC. Volunteers are needed Sat., March 29 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For more details or to sign up to volunteer: buff.ly/KXPhgbv

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We were so pleased to have all four of our 2024 Sequoyah Award Winning Authors able to come receive their awards this week! #OLAAC25

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Come meet Tribal Libraries Committee outside University A! #OLAAC25

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Get your bids in for scholarship baskets! Bidding opens March 10th and closes March 14th. Start bidding here: buff.ly/4gWyhdV. The Scholarship Bash Dark Horse is also up for auction! Bid on the pony that gets to skip all trials and run in the final race!

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WhoFi @whofi.com · 05/03/2025

Only one week until the 2025 @oklibs.bsky.social Conference! We can’t wait to connect with library pros, discuss key challenges, and share fresh ideas. Stop by our booth (#37)—see you soon! #OLA2025 #Libraries

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

There is still time to sign up for our Sequoyah Author Award Presentations on March 12th! Find more information in the #OLAAC25 Whova Agenda page. Don't forget to submit your votes to determine the winning authors for NEXT year's conference! For more info: buff.ly/yYJbEW4

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This is the last day to pre-register for OLA Derby Days Scholarship Bash! This year’s bash will be held on Thursday, March 13th from 7 -9:30 pm in University Ballroom ABC. Dinner will be provided. Register for the event at: buff.ly/3Xidgnj

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

On Thursday, February 6th, the Southern Oklahoma Library System took a huge step forward for the community of Lone Grove, OK with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the LibCabinet book vending machine. Read the full story at buff.ly/kjD77Tq

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Technical Services Roundtable Learning Module "Why UX Testing Matters: A Beginner's Perspective" has been rescheduled to Friday , March 28th. Even better news, registration has reopened until March 21st. To register or for more info: buff.ly/4ij3Wrb

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Jody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Thank you @oklibs.bsky.social for including Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story on the masterlist for the Donna Norvell Book Award! I'm incredibly grateful. @csneal.bsky.social @spanishbroom.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social Congratulations to the other four nominees! rb.gy/ewvruk

★ "This is an excellent introduction to the food chain, and will be especially popular among elementary science teachers." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A good and read-aloud-ready way of introducing an important natural process." —Kirkus Reviews

"Bright, sound-rich rhyming verse engages throughout as the sun rises, the day progresses, and Jensen Shaffer works her way up the chain." —Publishers Weekly

The Donna Norvell Oklahoma Book Award recognizes a book that has made a significant contribution to the field of literature for children through second grade.

The award honors Donna Norvell’s contributions to the development of the library profession in Oklahoma.

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Sue Lowell Gallion @suegallion.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Thrilled to see CREEP, LEAP, CRUNCH! A Food Chain Story @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social @csneal.bsky.social on the master list for the Donna Narvell award from @oklibs.bsky.social! This #nfforkids picture book has a surprise ending that kids love. @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We Love Giving! Endowment supports Graduate scholarships, Connie Van Fleet Memorial Scholarship, Kay Boies Scholarship, David Oberhelman Scholarship, Ruth Brown Award, OLA Gold Leadership Institute, and more! More information about the bash: buff.ly/4jWCalO

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join us for this year’s OLA Derby Days Scholarship Bash on. March 13th, 2025 from 7-9:30pm in University Ballroom ABC. Dinner will be provided. Tickets are $40 when you pre-register by March 6th or $50 can be paid at the door. More information about the bash: buff.ly/4jWCalO

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Online registration for the OLA Annual Conference (#OLAAC25) ends February 24th. You will still be able to register on-site. There are some fantastic pre-conference events that can be purchased separately or in addition to conference registration. To register: buff.ly/3Q0FKxw

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Psst! The 2026 Donna Norvell and Sequoyah Masterlists are coming February 15th, 2025.

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Oklahoma Library Association @oklibs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Join us for the OLA Candidate Forum on Wednesday, February 12th at 3:30 pm via zoom: buff.ly/435o9wv Click on the infographics to learn more about the candidates for Secretary and TSRT-Chair!

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Photo of a man with aviator style glasses wearing a blue blazer and a white button-up shirt. His name Conner Kirk is below. The text on the left hand side reads, "Meet your officer candidate, Secretary. Conner Kirk grew up in far western Oklahoma and has a had a passion for libraries since a young age. He is a 2019 graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he obtained a BA in English Literature. Conner then went on to obtain a Masters of Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma in 2022. Conner began working in Oklahoma libraries in 2016 when joining Western Plains Library System."

A photo of a woman with red lipstick and a black shirt with the name Bethie Seay underneath. The Text on the left side reads, "Meet your officer candidate, TSRT Chair-Elect. Bethie Seay is currently the Assistant Technical Services Librarian at OU-Tulsa-Schusterman Library. In addition to wearing the many hats of tech services, she especially enjoys working on the library's Graphic Scholarship Collection, new zine collection, and Founders Legacy Archives. Seay graduate with their MLIS from OU in 2022. She also currently serves as Secretary for OK-ACRL and is part of the 2025 class of ALA's Emerging Leaders. "

A woman with a grey t-shirt that reads "I Heart MARC". Her name Alice Fielding is below her photo. The text on the left hand side reads, "Meet Your Officer Candidate, TSRT Chair-Elect, Alice Fielding has served as a cataloging librarian for the Metropolitan Library System for 13 years, where she performs original and copy cataloging of all types of library materials as well as maintaining the online catalog and providing authority control to the standards set by the Library of Congress. Before coming to Metro, she spent 3 years with the Pioneer Library System. She earned her MLIS degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2011. Alice is an active member of the Oklahoma Library Association and the Technical Services Roundtable."

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