OLIS News & Updates
Week of February 8, 2021
OLIS is seeking a Library Program Manager to lead resource sharing and digital initiatives. Applications are due February 21.
OLIS will be offering non-competitive grants to all public libraries to support reading and learning programs this summer. The program will reimburse pre-approved expenditures for programming at libraries this summer which fall into OLIS’ priorities for summer programming. The grant application will open March 8 and an informational webinar is scheduled for March 8 at 2 pm.
The Tri-State Summer Summit is a free, virtual two day event hosted by the Connecticut State Library, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.
There is an issue that has developed since BARD was moved to the cloud. The result is that some devices and/or audio materials may not authorize properly. If your account has been affected, please email nlsdownload@loc.gov...
The National Library service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), supported by the National Library for the Blind Endowment, has launched a paid internship that offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to gain work career experience and explore career options working in the areas of collections building, program delivery, and business oversight and management...
Stellar jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker will perform a virtual concert on March 3 to kick off a year-long commemoration of NLS’s 90th anniversary. Whitaker, who has been blind since birth, is an NLS patron who has used the Music Section’s accessible scores and reading materials on his rise to fame.
Upcoming OLIS CE Programs
All OLIS continuing education programs are delivered virtually until further notice. Registration is required to receive the program access information.
Tri-State Summer Summit: Keynote and Opening Conversation
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Project READY: Cohort 2
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tri-State Summer Summit Sessions
Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:00am - 4:00pm
Project READY: Cohort 1
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
10:30am - 11:30am
Be the Connection Cohort: Libraries, Teens, and Connected Learning
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Roundtable: Summer Reading Reflection & Planning Chat
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Project READY: Cohort 3
Thursday, February 18, 2021
9:30am - 10:30am
Be the Connection Cohort: Libraries, Teens, and Connected Learning
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Across RI: Stamped by Jason Reynolds Info Session for Librarians
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
Project READY: Cohort 2
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Services Roundtable Meeting
Thursday, February 25, 2021
3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Ideas for Virtual Library Programs for Young Children
Friday, February 26, 2021
10:00am - 12:00pm
New Ideas for Virtual Library Programs for Young Children
Friday, February 26, 2021
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Project READY: Cohort 1
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10:30am - 11:30am
Be the Connection Cohort: Libraries, Teens, and Connected Learning
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Virtual Office Hours
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Project READY: Cohort 3
Thursday, March 4, 2021
9:30am - 10:30am
Rhody Radio Editorial Meeting
Thursday, March 4, 2021
11:00am - 12:30pm
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