OLIS News & Continuing Education

Week of October 2, 2019

What's New on the OLIS Website?

LORI Standards and Regulations Revisions Proposed
Notices for amended Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Standards and Regulations were posted on October 1, 2019. All interested parties are invited to request additional information or submit written or oral comments.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Summit
The RI Office of Library & Information Services, along with the RI Library Association, Cornucopia of RI, and the URI Graduate School of Library & Information Services, held a day long Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Summit on August 7 at the University of Rhode Island's Carothers Library. The purpose of the day was for library staff to come together for a statewide conversation about how to embed equity, diversity & inclusion practices into library services, programs, collections, and work culture.

What's New on Rhodarian?

Four RI Public Libraries Receive Funding for Workforce Development from ALA/PLA Libraries Lead with Digital Skills

Today the RI Office of Library & Information Services is pleased to announce that four library systems in Rhode Island were selected to receive funding from Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of the American Library Association and Public Library Association, sponsored by Grow with Google. The goal of the initiative is to ensure […]

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Award for Guides to Library Resources

The American Library Association (ALA) offers Carnegie-Whitney Awards in amounts up to $5,000 for Guides to Library Resources. The ALA Publishing Committee provides these grants for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. […]

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Training for Boards of Trustees

Free educational sessions from the Rhode Island Foundation are great opportunities for library trustees. Registration is required. Details and registration information for all sessions are on the Rhode Island Foundation website. For new and seasoned board chairs, these four sessions will include a mini-workshop and peer discussion focused on specific topics. Board Chair/Executive Director Relationships, […]

What's New on Talking Books Library?

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Librarian Appreciation Day at Atria Bay Spring Village

On September 26, the Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI held a celebration for librarians who have positively impacted the lives of their residents. Alicia Waters, Regional Librarian, Talking Books Library as well as librarians from Barrington Public Library, Barrington schools and the East Providence Library were in attendance. The afternoon was filled with […]

National Library Service Consultant Visit to Rhode Island

On September 13th & 14th a consultant from the National Library Services, NLS visited the Talking Books Library and met with staff. NLS staff visit the library once every 2 years to assess the services the library is offering through circulating NLS materials and equipment; to learn of solutions found which might be helpful to […]

Assistive Technology Conference of New England-November 14 & 15

The Assistive Technology Conference of New England (ATCNE), will take place on November 14th & 15th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. For more information http://tinyurl.com/ATCNE2019.