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OLIS News & Updates

Week of September 10, 2018

OLIS News &UpdatesWeek of September 10, 2018
OLIS to participate in the YALSA/COSLA Pilot
The Office of Library and Information Services is one of five state library agencies selected to participate in the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) pilot cohort of Transforming Teen Services, Train the Trainer (TTT) project.

Access to FirstSearch is Temporarily Unavailable
Email out-of-state interlibrary loan request to OLIS for the time being.

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Governor Apponts New Library Board Members, Chair
[September 11, 2018] Governor Raimondo has appointed 5 new members to the Library Board of Rhode Island and a new chairperson.
Application for the 2019 SRP Performers' Showcase Available
The application for the 2019 Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Performers' Showcase is available. Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 23 and all applicants will be notified by November 5.
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Registration for Teen Summit Now Open
Join us for the 10th anniversary of Teen Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Library System and the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. To celebrate this milestone, we have a jam-packed event full of librarian-led sessions...

What's New on Rhodarian?

Grants for Health Literacy Programs in Public Libraries

The program supports public libraries in outreach projects that involve information and education about the All of Us Research program and health information literacy. Projects can be funded up to $15,000.00...

Grants for Guides to Library Resources

The American Library Association Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides a grant of up to $5,000 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...

New Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit

National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region announced a new Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit focused on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery. September is National Preparedness Month, so its the perfect time to engage your patrons (or colleagues) with a discussion on emergency prepreddness and recovery...

Nominate Your Library for an IMLS National Medal

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting nominations for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor awarded to libraries and museums in the nation for service to their communities...

More Than One Book on a Cartridge- Use Bookshelf Mode

If you have downloaded more than one (1) book to a cartridge and are having problems advancing to, or accessing the next book, follow the Bookshelf instructions for details.

Making the Promise of Marrakesh a Reality

Countries that ratify the Marrakesh Treaty add provisions in their copyright laws to permit reproduction and distribution of books in accessible formats...

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NLS Free Music Library Service

The National Library Service provides free music materials that are circulated directly to patrons from the NLS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The NLS music collection is the largest of its kind in the world, with approximately 25,000 titles. Patrons may access a collection of braille, large-print, and recorded instructional materials about music and musicians...

Upcoming OLIS CE Programs

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Summer Reading Program Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity for children's and teen services library staff to reflect on their 2018 SRP while beginning to outline their plans for summer 2019. The day's agenda includes table top displays, ignite session, and group discussion...



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When?

Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Barrington Public Library, County Road, Barrington, RI, USA

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Special Collections Roundtable

Richard Ring, Deputy Director for Collections at the RI Historical Society and the newly appointed Affiliate Coordinator of National History Day (NHD) for the state of Rhode Island, will tell us how special collections statewide can best serve (and benefit from) the NHD contest. More than a one-day event, NHD is a year-long curricular enhancement program for students studying history in grades 6-12...


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When?

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

The Rhode Island Historical Society, Benevolent Street, Providence, RI, USA

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Digital Innovation Roundtable: VR Workshop with RI Virtual Reality

Have you ever wanted to try using VR headsets or exploring in a virtual 3D world? Join us for this fun VR workshop where you'll have the chance to try them out!


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When?

Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, USA

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Library Directors' Meeting

When?

Thursday, Sep 27, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Mock Newbery Discussion #1

It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2018. Please read 10 of the 21 books on the discussion list for the first meeting. Participating in the Mock Newbery is an opportunity to read the newest children’s books and to discuss them with other passionate readers...


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When?

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018, 04:30 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Wikipedia Revisited Part II: Hands-On Workshop

We took another look at Wikipedia at the March 2018 program Wikipedia Revisited, now it’s time to put our knowledge into practice. This session will offer you the opportunity to learn how to get started contributing to Wikipedia. We will learn how to edit entries, create new entries, and determine how to find entries that can benefit from our expertise...


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When?

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Cumberland Public Library, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, USA

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Teen Summit: Teen X

Join us for the 10th anniversary of Teen Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Library System and the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. To celebrate this milestone, we have a jam-packed event full of librarian-led sessions. From tabletop gaming to library comic-cons, reader choice in high school to fandoms and fanfiction...


Register

When?

Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, 10:00 AM

Where?

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, USA

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Adult Services Roundtable: Summer Reading Debrief & Discussion

Join fellow adult services librarians to debrief about your 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program. At this sharing session, we will focus on new ideas, challenges and successes from this summer while also touching on program ideas for the 2019 theme (A Universe of Stories) and other related topics...


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When?

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018, 02:00 PM

Where?

TBA

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Introduction to Web Accessibility

In 2018, there are approximately 57 million Americans living with a disability. And while these individuals may face a wide array of accessibility barriers, website developers and content authors have a significant amount resources available to alleviate these difficulties.

Robert Martin, Web Development Manager and Accessibility Lead for the Rhode Island Department of Administration will present an “Introduction to Web Accessibility” to discuss these issues in depth...


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When?

Thursday, Oct 11, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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