RILINK Newsletter

RILINK Staff is here to support school librarians with the products and services RILINK provides.

July 24, 2024

We are busy planning a day with Shannon McClintock Miller around the topics you suggested in the the conference survey. Watch the RILINK list for more information about registration and conference sessions.

Whether you're a RISOCKS participant or are thinking about joining, this webinar is for you!

Join us Tuesday, May 7th to learn more about this program from the experts at OverDrive. You can register and find more information here.

Sora Sweet Reads is designed to encourage students to keep reading all year long. Overdrive is offering a collection of free, simultaneous-use ebooks (and select audiobooks) that spans grades K-12. These titles will be available to participating schools and prominently displayed in Sora so it’s easy for students to find their next sweet read.

The Lost Library

When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change.

Visit the KRARI page at OLIS for more information about the book, the authors, and related events and materials.

Still time to apply for RILINK positions

RILINK is hiring! Do you want to stay active in the field in a part-time, flexible position? RILINK is accepting applications until May 31st for a Coordinator and a Member Services Librarian. We have a great team and look forward to adding new people to the staff. Click on these links for position descriptions and application procedures.

RILINK Coordinator

Member Services Librarian

Changing your position? Retiring?

If you or anyone you know is changing positions or retiring, please let us know at info@rilink.org

Still looking at trials from our vendors?

Here's a link to all the trials we have for you this spring.

End of Year ILL Delivery Dates

The last day for delivery to schools is Friday, June 14, 2024. That means the last delivery to any school will depend on their regular delivery schedule. Do not request or loan items after May 17 unless you speak directly with the lending/borrowing school. Thanks for sharing resources!

Help Request Reminder

As a reminder, RILINK staff members work part-time, and we rotate being available to answer your questions. Using the RILINK Help Request Form ensures the most efficient response to your questions. If you email one of us directly, we might not be online and available to help. The link to the form is in the signature of all RILINK Staff and is an orange button on the right hand side of the RILINK website at https://guides.rilink.org.

Explore Rhode Island habitats, mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles with resources from Exploring Nature.

Follett is presenting a webinar on May 15 at 12:00 This 60 minute session details how to close out the school year in Follett Destiny®. Topics include reports, overdue to lost, and patron updates. The session will be recorded. If you register but cannot attend, you will receive the link to view the session recording.