OLIS News & Updates

March 2024

Rhode Island OLIS Featured on IMLS Social Media

OLIS Chief, Karen Mellor, was interviewed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services regarding their Grants to States program. The Grants to States Program is the largest grant program run by IMLS; it provides funds to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) using a population-based formula set by the law. Watch clips from the interview on the IMLS Facebook page.

Sharing Visions Resource Sharing 2024 Virtual Conference

Sharing Visions, a joint effort by the New England State Library Agencies, presents the Sharing Visions 2024 Virtual Conference from 1:00-3:30pm via Zoom on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This conference brings together library practitioners and others interested in resource sharing developments for learning and sharing.

The program is free and open to attendees from all types of libraries. The Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event.

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Free Library Journal Online Courses for RI Library Staff, Spring 2024

OLIS will provide registration to Library Journal courses on topics including managing conflict, de-escalation, project management and trauma-informed service. Seats are limited, sign up soon!

AskRI Resource Survey

The 2024 AskRI Resource Survey is now open for submissions. Survey results will better inform services provided through AskRI.org. Submissions are due by March 15, 2024.

Voting for the 2024 RI Children's Book Award
Voting for the 2024 RI Children's Book Award will take place March 1 - April 30. Beginning March 1, 2024, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using the online form. The winner will be announced early May 2024.

Kids Reading Across RI 2024 Title Announced
The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is happy to announce that The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is the 2024 selection! Check out the website for more information and resources.

For all the latest news and updates, visit the OLIS Website

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NLS Quarterly Patron Corner March 11

On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

The topic for this program is Your Patron Engagement Section: How We Can Provide the Service You Want.

NLS Releases BARD Mobile iOS v. 2.2.2

NLS has released BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 to the App Store. Enhancements included in this version include Siri shortcuts and international language search.

Many Faces of BARD, March 14

The topic for the March 14, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using the Audio Player in BARD Express: A Demonstration. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

Resources for the Presidential Preference Primary

Resources are available through the Department of State for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary on April 2 to support voter engagement and ballot access. Providing these resources to your patrons not only helps Rhode Islanders, but also promotes voter turnout by spreading the word about the upcoming presidential preference primary election.