OLIS News & Updates
Week of June 3, 2019
This publication summarizes information gathered from the annual LORI Certification, including interlibrary loan statistics and the LORI Technology Scan. Interactive, graphical reports and detailed, tabulated data are included.
OLIS, the Library Board of Rhode Island and the ad hoc Committee are seeking feedback on the proposed revisions to the LORI Standards.
Kids Reading Across RI Kicks Off 10th Year
The 10th annual Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program kicked off at the State House on Saturday, May 4, 2019 where Molly Brooks, author of the graphic novel Sanity & Tallulah signed books, fielded questions from the KRARI Jr. Press Corps, and addressed children and adults in the Governor’s State Room...
Kelly Metzger has joined the OLIS staff and will oversee OLIS data collection and statistical work.
What's New on Rhodarian?
Raise awareness about your library’s programs and activities. You can post the American Library Association’s eye-grabbing Libraries Transform statements on the library’s social media or print posters and bookmarks to distribute in your building...
OLIS is pleased to be part of an effort focused on promoting the use of mobile phone apps for native English-speaking and English language learner adults at the beginning-intermediate levels...
OSCIL Lunch and Learn Workshops 12 – 2 pm
The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) will be hosting a series of workshops from May 29th through August 29th in Warwick and Pawtucket, RI. All workshops are between 12 noon and 2 pm...
Summer Reading 2019 — A Universe of Stories
There’s no better way to enjoy summer reading than at Rhode Island public libraries! Kids and teens who meet their summer reading goals can earn prizes and coupons to visit local attractions. But why let kids and teens have all the fun? There is a Summer Reading program for adults, too...
Upcoming OLIS CE Programs
Children's Sensory Story Time Support Group
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Providence Union Free Library, Librarian Led Community of Practice
Financial Crimes & the Latest Scams
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm
Coventry Public Library
Digital Innovation Roundtable Planning Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
1:30pm - 4:00pm
FabNewport
Adult Services Roundtable: Planning Meeting & Potluck
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rogers Free Library (Bristol)t
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Security Measures for Special Collections
Thursday, July 11, 2019
9:30am - 11:30am
Jamestown Philomenian Library
RI Office of Library & Information Services
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