OLIS News & Updates

Participate in the Development of OLIS’ New Strategic Plan
OLIS is gathering information from the RI library community to prepare its new strategic plan for statewide library services. Your answers to our Rhode Island Library Survey and participation in Focus Groups will help OLIS assess what areas of library service we can provide that will be most impactful over the next five years.

ARPA Technology Grants, Round 2
OLIS is offering Technology Grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act for the purchase of computers and other technology to expand digital access and services to the public. The application is open through April 22, 2022.

2022 SpringLORI Delivery Item Count
The LORI Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday April 3 to Saturday April 9, 2022.

FY2021 Public Library Staffing and Salaries Report Available
A report containing staffing and salary data from the FY2021 Public Library Annual Survey is now available.

January/February Talking Book Topics

The January-February 2022 Talking Book Topics (TBT) catalogue in print will not be printed due to worldwide paper shortages and supply chain issues. Unfortunately, we do not know when this issue will be resolved...

New Version BARD Mobile Android App

NLS is pleased to announce the release of version 1.4 of the BARD Mobile Android app, which allows patrons using Android devices running operating systems 7 through 11 to read contracted braille with supported refreshable braille displays...

Xavier Society for the Blind New Titles

Xavier Society for the Blind would like to make you aware of some of the newest braille and audio additions to their library available free of charge to blind and visually impaired people throughout the United States...

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

Mind in the Making

Wednesday, March 23

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tech Help for Librarians - Library Technology Office Hours

Friday, March 25

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Copyright First Responders Rhode Island

Tuesday, March 29

9:30am - 11:30am

New AskRI Website Tour and Q&A

Tuesday, March 29, Register

10:30am - 11:15am

Tuesday, March 29, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Wednesday, March 30, Register

10:30am - 11:15am

Wednesday, March 30, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Wednesday, March 30, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

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Thursday, March 31, Register

10:30am - 11:15am

Thursday, March 31, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Mind in the Making

Wednesday, March 30

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Engaged Planning

Thursday, March 31

9:30am - 11:00am

Tutor Basics Workshop

Monday, April 4, Register

10:30am - 11:15am

Tuesday, April 5, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Wednesday, April 6, Register

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Preparing to Support Communities in Crisis

Thursday, April 7

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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