OLIS News & Updates

Week of March 22, 2021

What's New on the OLIS Website?

Stimulus Funds Designated for Libraries
The Office of Library and Information Services is pleased to announce that OLIS will be receiving $2.2 million through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to support libraries and library services in Rhode Island. OLIS will be seeking input from the library community on expenditure of stimulus funds, which will include a combination of grants and statewide services coordinated by OLIS. More details on community input will be posted this week.

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Proposed State Aid to Libraries FY2022
[March 19, 2021] The Governor's proposed budget includes level funding of state aid to libraries in fiscal year 2022. .

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E-rate: FCC Seeks Comment on Emergency Connectivity Fund
[March 19, 2021] Schools, libraries, educators, parents, and all are invited to comment on the provision of support from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.

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LORI Grant Program Accepting Applications
[March 13, 2021] OLIS is accepting applications for projects from libraries and library organizations through April 2. .

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LORI Delivery Items Count
[March 8, 2021] The OLIS-LORI Delivery Items Count will take place from Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27. .

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Kids Reading Across RI 2021 Announced
[March 5, 2021] The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is proud to announce that Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander is this year's selection! .

What's New on Rhodarian?

Come Back to the Future in 2021
The theme of the 35th Rhode Island Historic Preservation Conference is “Come Back to the Future” which will take place Wednesday, April 21 – Friday, April 23, 2021. The conference will be in a virtual format with Keynote from “Mr. Modernism” George Smart and landscape architect Kofi Boone, FASLA. Visit the conference web site to browse the agenda, speakers, sponsors, and to register.

Webinar on Anti-Racism in Libraries
On Friday, April 9, the the Boston Library Consortium and the ACRL New England Leadership Development Committee are co-sponsoring a webinar of Anti-racism: From Conversation to Action and Leading with Intention. Attendees will have the opportunity to “hear four leaders in the profession share their experiences in taking action in their libraries and communities ...

What's New on Talking Books Library?

When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery

New Book by Hannah Fairbairn, Winner of Outstanding Service Award 2020, Bay State Council of the Blind. Hannah taught personal management at the Carroll Center for the Blind for 18 years and developed a course called “Interpersonal Skills” for adults...

Reading Disability? Doctor Not Required

The National Library Service, NLS has recently changed who can certify an application for talking books based on a reading disability. In the past, a doctor’s signature was required to certify reading disability. Who can certify now...

New Talking Books Discussion Group

Join us by Zoom or phone line on… April 27, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm All American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez: The Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers’ Row by James Patterson (DB 90220) ...

Upcoming OLIS CE Programs

All OLIS continuing education programs are delivered virtually until further notice. Registration is required to receive the program access information.

AskRI: Create Virtual Spaces with Worldbook Online and Bitmoji

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
10:30am - 11:15am

Adult Services Roundtable: Accessibility for Virtual Programs

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm

AskRI: Create Virtual Spaces with Worldbook Online and Bitmoji

Thursday, March 25, 2021
3:30pm - 4:15pm

AskRI: World Book Online has exciting Updates & Enhancements!

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
10:30am - 11:30am

Project READY: Cohort 1

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
10:30am - 11:30am

Engaged Leadership for New Directors

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
9:00am - 11:30am