OLIS News & Updates
Week of July 2, 2018
Join us for this 1/2 day workshop on July 18 featuring notable library technologist Jason Griffey. He will introduce emerging technologies like Blockchain and the Internet of Things, and discuss how they may affect the future of libraries. Also, save the date for August 1, when our series will continue with Matt Maggiacomo, executive director of the Harry Potter Alliance who will discuss fandom and story-based activism!
Electronic Newspaper Subscription Survey
RI libraries are invited to participate in the study of electronic newspaper subscription practices in Rhode Island libraries. The survey is open until July 26, 2018. Please respond before the closing date. Only one submission from each library is needed.
Microsoft Limitless Libraries grants for Mixed Reality
Microsoft announced a program to provide grants to school and public libraries to launch Mixed Reality (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality) programs in educational settings. The Limitless Libraries grant will provide selected libraries with two Windows Mixed Reality headsets and accompanying computers, as well as staff training, marketing assistance, ongoing support and other resources...
IMLS Grant Opportunities Announced
Applications Open for National Leadership and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Programs. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting FY 2019 proposals for National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21)...
In order to have more books available for loan in the system to our members, please remember to return your digital books as soon as you have finished with them. The loan period for digital talking books is up to eight weeks...
Upcoming OLIS CE Programs
Public Library Annual Survey Workshop
Tuesday, July 17
1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Greenwich Free Library
Library Futures Series: Jason Griffey + Emerging Technology
Wednesday, July 189:00am - 1:00pm
Bryant University
Public Library Annual Survey Webinar
Wednesday, July 18
10:00am - 11:30pm
Public Library Annual Survey Workshop
Tuesday, July 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Smithfield Public Library
Public Library Annual Survey Workshop
Wednesday, July 25
9:30am - 11:30am
East Providence Public Library
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
RI Office of Library & Information Services
Email: olis.webmaster@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov
Location: One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-574-9300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olisri
Twitter: @olisri