OLIS News & Updates
June 2024
OLIS, Library Directors meet with ALA President Emily Drabinski
Pictured to the left: Cranston Public Library Director Ed Garcia, ALA President Emily Drabinski, Chief of Library Services Karen Mellor, Representative David Morales
Open Now: RI Digital Equity State Challenge Process Summary
The State of Rhode Island is receiving $108.7 million dollars to improve broadband infrastructure - the wiring needed for high-speed internet.
On May 29, 2024, ConnectRI released broadband maps for all Rhode Islanders to view their locations and the quality of service we believe they have. If residents or businesses have broadband service issues, this map will allow them to report those issues. At the end of the challenge process, the locations that are unserved or underserved on the broadband map will be eligible for broadband infrastructure investment. We need an accurate map to ensure the funding goes where it is needed most!
Explore the map, find guidance for processing a challenge, and contact the ConnectRI team for support on the State Challenge Website. OLIS is working with the ConnectRI team to schedule a training for libraries on the challenge process and how to submit challenges on behalf of your community. Stay tuned for training details.
For all the latest news and updates, visit the OLIS Website
Impact of New EEOC Guidelines on Library Workplace Harassment
Learn how the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)'s new set of guidelines, to better understand Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, affects libraries.
Rural Providence County Libraries Wanted for NNLM Focused Outreach
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is conducting focused outreach with libraries in Western Providence County to inform their work. Through Focused Outreach, NNLM seeks to create new relationships, strengthen existing relationships, and bring resources directly to libraries within Region 7.
NLS Quarterly Patron Corner, June 10
On Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.
The topic for this program is NLS Summer Reading: Another Bridge for Literacy for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision.
The Many Faces of BARD, June 13
The topic for Thursday, June 13, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be NLS eReader Updates: A Brief Review. The program will begin at 7 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. NLS will record this program.
Supporting Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors at Your Library [WEBJUNCTION]
Thursday, June 6
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Leveraging the Power of Advocates and the Devil’s Advocate in Change Management [NICHE ACADEMY]
Wednesday, June 12
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Data storytelling 101 [WEBJUNCTION]
Tuesday, June 18
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Office of Healthy Aging Presentation and Get Set Up
Tuesday, June 25
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Managing Effective Library Boards [NICHE ACADEMY]
Wednesday, June 26
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Phone: 401-574-9300
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