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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 2012)
6 community december25 2012 On the Shelves: What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library By Jennifer Moloney One request that we hear repeatedly is for the ability to obtain materials from other libraries. I am happy to say that the Vernonia Public Library will be participating in a pilot program beginning January 1 st that may help satisfy this request. New Program to Extend Library Access Statewide Beginning in January, a new Oregon Library Passport Program will allow card-holders from participating libraries to register and use other participating libraries across the state. The Oregon Library Association is excited to launch this voluntary program that expands Oregonians’ service to users of other participating libraries, and vice versa. Here is how it works: Oregon public and academic libraries opt to become Passport Program participating libraries. Their registered card-holders are then able to visit, register without the customary “out of area” card fees, and use the materials at any other participating library. Their home library card becomes their “passport” or ticket to registering for library cards at other participating libraries throughout Oregon. Patrons are responsible for managing their checkouts, complying with the Passport member library’s policies regarding due dates, late fees, and materials limits, and must return materials directly to the library they borrowed from; there is no library-to-library return answer phone calls from delivery mechanism. citizens, may represent the So, if you are agency at public meetings, and vacationing at the coast plan for the agency’s presence and need some beach at conferences, state fairs or reading, you can register community events. for library cards in Astoria, • VRFPD’s PIO will be expected Rockaway, Garibaldi, or to commit 5-10 hours of their Florence. Or perhaps you time per week and be available live in Scappoose, but to respond to incidents as needed. work in Hillsboro, and • VRFPD’s PIO must have a valid ODL and want to use the Hillsboro reliable transportation. Skills, Abilities and Personal Traits Public Library during your • Public information officers need strong writing lunch hour. No problem. skills and should be proficient in Microsoft In addition, Oregonians Office products. Photography skills are a plus, who are conducting as is familiarity with Adobe Photoshop. PIOs research will be able to should have strong grammar, spelling and tap into the vast resources punctuation skills and may also need to be of academic libraries, fluent in Associated Press style. including the Oregon • PIOs need to be outgoing, detail-oriented State University libraries, individuals with strong communication abilities. access to library materials, something that has been a goal of the professional organization for many years. “The Oregon Library Passport Program recognizes that library service ought to mirror the way Oregonians live, work, shop, and play, and reduce barriers to library service,” says Michele Burke, President of the Oregon Library Association. The underlying premise of the Passport Program is that cardholders of legally-established libraries ought to be able to use other legally-established libraries. The Passport Program is meant to be an exchange; a library extends The Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District is Hiring a Volunteer Public Information Officer Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District located in Vernonia, OR is currently hiring a Volunteer Public Information Officer. VRFPD is comprised of volunteers that dedicate their time to make their community safe! It takes enthusiasm, time, motivation, and commitment from those volunteer’s to ensure the safety of our district. VRFPD’s Volunteer Staff is comprised of many diversely skilled people who share their spare time every day to help keep their district a better and safer place to live. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES VRFPD’s Public Information Officer (PIO) position has been established to keep Vernonia citizens informed about the activities of this agency, and to build a bridge between VRFPD and the community it serves. EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES • The Public information officer will serve as a liaison between VRFPD and the media. The PIO will write news releases, plan news conferences and respond to inquiries from the media. He/she may escort reporters and photographers who come to our facility for interviews or photographs. The designated PIO will be expected to maintain an archive of news clippings about the agency, and will also respond to open records requests submitted by reporters. • In addition to facilitating media stories, he/ she will keep the public informed through direct communication, VRFPD’s website and Facebook. VRFPD’s PIO will prepare printed and electronic newsletters, brochures, and posters, and may write/place newspaper, radio and/or television ads. He/she will They must work well under stress and be able to meet tight deadlines. Education and Experience • High School Diploma • Work experience in communication, journalism, public relations or a related field is preferred. • VRFPD is willing to provide the right candidate with continued education to meet these job requirements. If you would like to apply for this Volunteer Position with VRFPD, please pick up your application at: 555 East Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, or contact Deputy Chief Dean Smith at: 503- 429-8252 if you need additional information. The deadline for this application is Jan. 1, 2013. There will be movie matinees shown at 12:00 p.m. on December 24th and December 31st. Changes to our regular hours are as follows: December 24th: open 10:00 – 2:00 December 25th: CLOSED December 31st: open 10:00 - 2:00 January 1st: CLOSED From all of the Vernonia Public Library staff ~ Happy Holidays! CC Rider Recruits Residents to Serve on Advisory Committee The Columbia County Transit Division, better known as CC Rider, is seeking interested individuals to participate on the Columbia County Citizens Transit Advisory Committee (CCCTAC). This committee participates in developing policies, procedures and rate structures for transportation services throughout Columbia County and meets on a quarterly basis, with some periodic meetings scheduled between quarterly meetings, as needed. Citizens serve a three year term, appointed by the Board of County IT’S TAX TIME FOR TOWING EMERGENCIES IN AND AROUND THE VERNONIA AREA Call your LOCAL tax preparer Polife and County personnel are required to use a rotation of available provfiders, UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY ASK for a servife by name. R Y O A LL PL P US LLC REQUEST TOWING SERVICE FROM Oregon Health Sciences University and several community colleges. The key to the Passport Program is that you first need a library card from your participating local “Home” Library. Passport Program details can be found at www.librariesoforegon.org/ Passport including a list of Participating libraries. The list continues to grow – by January there will be over 55 libraries statewide signed up for the program and additional libraries will continue to join throughout 2013. If Oregonians are interested in using the Passport Program, but your local library is not yet listed as a Participant, please inquire with your library’s staff. For nearly 75 years, the Oregon Library Association has existed to promote and advance library service through public and professional education and cooperation. Learn more at www.OLAweb.org. If you would like to participate in this program you will need a Vernonia Public Library patron card before registering for a library card at a participating passport library. If you have any questions please stop by the Vernonia Public Library or call 503-429- 1818. Commissioners. CC Rider would desire participation from all communities, as currently, there is a lack of representation specifically from Vernonia, Clatskanie and Rainier. CC Rider is also seeking representation from local assisted living facilities to participate on the CCCTAC. Interested individuals can contact either Janet Wright, Transit Director-503.366.8504 janet.wright@ co.columbia.or.us or Roy Weedman, Mobility Coordinator- 503.366.8505 roy.weedman@co.columbia.or.us. 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