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OLIS News & Updates

Week of February 12, 2018

OLIS News &UpdatesWeek of February 12, 2018
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Join us for a Copyright Bootcamp on 2/21 & 2/22
Together with the Office of Innovation, OLIS invites you to join us for a two-day intensive copyright workshop at Bryant University from 9-4 on February 21 & 22 with Harvard University’s Copyright Advisor, Kyle Courtney. Topics covered will include public domain, fair use, open access and open education resources. Seats are limited, so please register to attend one or both days.
New Titles in the Iacono Professional Collection
Check out the new titles available in the Iacono Library for library professional development.
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Voting for the Rhode Island Children's Book Award
Voting for the 2018 RI Children's Book Award by students in grades 3-5 will take place February 1 through March 2. School and public libraries are invited to submit their students' and patrons' votes for their favorite book among the 2018 nominees.
Proposed State Aid to Libraries 2019
The Governor's proposed budget includes level funding of state aid to libraries in fiscal year 2019.
2018 LORI Certification and Annual Update
OLIS is accepting LORI membership renewal and new applications January 22 through March 22, 2018.

Disability on the Shelf

Disability on the Shelf: Looking for Representation in Library Collections, hosted by
the Massachusetts Library System but open to non-members.

RARI 2018 Kick-Off for The Hate U Give

On Saturday, January 27 at The Pavilion at Grace in Providence, the RI Center for the Book hosted the kick-off event for 2018's Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) selection The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. The program opened with performances by AS220Youth and Living Literature...

Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House

The National Library Services program rushed the accessible production of Michael Wolff's new book about the White House staff and President Trump for regional library members throughout the United States. Now you can download this digital title via BARD or make a request for a digital cartridge copy...

Upcoming OLIS CE Programs

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How to Teach Coding (When You Don't Know How to Code)

If you provide programming for teens or adults on the topic of technology, then Computer Coding is likely a program theme you have considered. From K classrooms to workforce development programs, coding and co...

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When?

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Copyright Bootcamp: Day 1

Join us for a two-day workshop on copyright strategies led by Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor for Harvard University and founder of Fair Use Week. Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities...

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When?

Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018, 02:00 PM

Where?

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA

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Cross Cultural Competency: The Language

In an effort to make our libraries more welcoming and inclusive spaces for our diverse communities, the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is partnering with Dorcas International Institute to provide a series of workshops on the topic of Cross-Cultural Competency. This first in a series of three workshops will provide an introduction to the language of cross-cultural competency, as well as break down the vocabulary, definitions, and contexts.

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When?

Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

East Providence Public Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, USA

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Copyright Bootcamp: Day 2

Join us for a two-day workshop on copyright strategies led by Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor for Harvard University and founder of Fair Use Week. Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities...

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When?

Thursday, Feb 22, 2018, 08:30 AM

Where?

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA

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Wikipedia Revisited

Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, has come a long way since its 2001 launch. As source evaluation experts, librarians have long been suspicious of Wikipedia's credibility. It's time to take another look at Wikipedia and consider how it can be used in our day-to-day reference interactions as well as in information literacy instruction...

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When?

Thursday, Mar 1, 2018, 03:00 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: William Hall Library, Broad Street, Cranston, RI, USA

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LORI Resource Sharing Procedure Review

Come to meet your colleagues from around the state and to learn about the resource sharing procedures. We will review the procedures from start to finish. Whether you are from an academic, public, school, or other type of library, this is the session for you.


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When?

Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018, 02:00 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Adult Summer Reading 2018

Summer 2017 was a great year for Adult Summer Reading Programs, and we hope to make 2018 even better. At this meeting, OLIS will share results and conclusions from 2017's summer reading survey and provide information about prize vouchers, program models, and the future of the summer reading program...

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When?

Wednesday, Mar 7, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, USA

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Special Collections Roundtable

Rhode Island Archival and Manuscript Collections Online (RIAMCO) brings together historical materials from a variety of Rhode Island repositories, including museums, historical societies, and archives. These historical materials consist of items such as legal documents from a company or organization, a person’s diary, or historical photographs...

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When?

Thursday, Mar 8, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Cumberland Public Library, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, USA

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Outreach to Children

How do you offer outreach in your community? We'll discuss what works (and what doesn't) and share tips for successful partnerships that have supported your outreach efforts. Please come prepared with an example of your current outreach model or ideas you have for a new endeavor.

We will also hear from State Archivist Ashley Selima and the Department of State’s Education and Public Programs Coordinator Lane Sparkman, to learn more about the new Teacher Resources from the RI Department of State.


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When?

Thursday, Mar 8, 2018, 01:00 PM

Where?

Fuller Creative Learning Center, Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI, USA

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