OLIS News & Updates

Week of February 10, 2020

What's New on the OLIS Website?

2020 Library of Rhode Island Learning Grant Awards
OLIS awarded 9 LORI Learning Grants through the 2020 LORI Learning Grant Program; the total amount of the grants is over $14,000.00. The LORI Learning Grant projects take place from June 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020.

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Fall 2019 LORI Delivery Item Count Results
40,812 items were transported in the LORI Delivery system during the week of October 20, 2019.

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Librarian's Guide to Homelessness Online Training for RI Public Library
OLIS is pleased to share that we have acquired a one-year license for all RI public library employees, trustees and friends to access Ryan Dowd’s online Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness Training.

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Legislative Updates 2020
Information about legislative actions during the 2020 session of the RI General Assembly that impact libraries will be posted on this page of the OLIS website as it becomes available.

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FY2019 Public Library Staffing and Salaries Report Available
A report containing staffing and salary data from the FY2019 Public Library Annual Survey is now available.

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Census 2020 for RI Libraries Resource Guide
Learn more about state and national efforts to support the 2020 Census in your libraries and communities. The guide contains information about trainings, resources for libraries, and links to statewide materials and initiatives.

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Governor's Proposed State Aid to Libraries 2021
The Governor's proposed budget includes level funding of state aid to libraries in fiscal year 2021.

What's New on Rhodarian?

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Healthy Communities Course from NNLM and WebJunction

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) regional libraries, in collaboration with WebJunction, are developing Healthy Communities courses for public libraries. A series of four courses are planned. The first class Libraries Partners in Healthy Communities is posted WebJunction and available for registration.

Library visits outpace all other cultural activities

According to a recent Gallup poll, the top cultural attraction for Americans is the library. On average, Americans visit the library twice as much as they go to the movies, the second most popular activity. Check out the article to learn about visits by age groups, gender, income, and geographic location.

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Grants for Preservation and Historical Programs

The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund and the Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund. If applicable, libraries and organizations may apply for funding from both funds.

What's New on Talking Books Library?

Black History Month – AudioBooks

Celebrate Black History Month February 1-29, with some great audiobooks from the following authors.

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Music Is for Everyone

Did you know that the National Library Service, NLS provides free scores, instruction and music appreciation in braille, large print and audio? People who are blind, have a visual impairment or physical disability can borrow […]

12-Year-Old Florida Boy Creates Video Game for Blind Children

From ABC 7 Eye Witness News VALRICO, Fla. — Rome Nardin closed his eyes and created a video game. The 12-year-old video game designer from Valrico, Florida, calls his creation “Please Listen,” WFTS-TV reported. It’s a video game for blind and visually impaired children […]