OLIS News & Updates

Week of September 18, 2022

What's New on the OLIS Website?

Job Opening: Library Program Specialist

OLIS is seeking a Library Program Specialist to serve as Digital Resources Coordinator. Applications are due September 23, 2022.

2022 RI DPLA Survey Report
Results from the 2022 RI DPLA Survey are now available for download.

Mock Newbery 2023

It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2022! Each fall Rhode Island librarians gather to select the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children in a "mock" version of the Newbery Medal award...

Mock Caldecott 2023
Mock Caldecott returns after a four year hiatus! It's time to start taking a closer look at 2022 picture books. Participating in the Mock Caldecott is an opportunity to sharpen selection skills and learn about the award process for the Caldecott Medal...

What's New on Talking Books Library?

NLS BARD Support: Announcing BARD Mobile for iOS 2.0

We’re excited to tell you that NLS has released version 2.0 of BARD Mobile for iOS. In this version, the BARD Website option is replaced by a new and powerful search engine...

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with activities and events sponsored by the Library of Congress.

The Many Faces of BARD

The NLS Patron Engagement Section is now offering a monthly program called The Many Faces of BARD. This program will occur on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It will last for one hour and will cover one aspect of BARD (the Braille and Audio Reading Download) usage...

Upcoming OLIS CE Programs

Unless otherwise specified, most continuing education programs are delivered virtually. Registration is required to receive the virtual program access information.

Mock Caldecott 2023 Virtual Discussion #1

Tuesday, September 20

6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Importance of Policies: Promoting Our Principles in Practice, Part One [RILA]

Wednesday, September 21

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters: Libraries Can Help [WEBJUNCTION]

Thursday, September 22

3:00pm - 4:00pm

“Let this Radicalize you”: Re-Envisioning LIS [NICHE ACADEMY]

Wednesday, September 28

2:00pm - 3:00pm