Building Equity-Based Summers: Cohort 2
The Office of Library and Information Services is one of six state library agencies piloting the IMLS grant funded initiative Building Equity Based Summers Through Libraries & Communities (BEBS). Led by the California Library Association (CLA), this project will build on the work of CLA and the California State Library (CSL) in developing a shared equity language and a set of tools and resources for library staff to use to build community-centered equitable summer services for youth, families, and communities.
OLIS is seeking five public libraries to participate in the second year of this three-year initiative. Each participating library will be represented by one staff member or a team of up to three people. Team members should have roles in summer services work and may be frontline staff, staff from other departments, supervisors, directors and community partners outside the library. Each participating library will receive a $500 stipend.
- Learn more about the national initiative at https://equitybasedsummers.org/
- Learn more about the RI cohort at https://olis-ri.libguides.com/SRP/BEBS
Mock Awards
The annual Mock Newbery and Mock Caldecott programs will return this fall. These programs are an opportunity to read the newest children’s books and to discuss them with other passionate readers. All discussion meetings will be virtual.
Mock Newbery meetings are scheduled for October 18, December 6, and January 17, 6pm-7:30pm.
Register for discussions and find the first Mock Newbery reading list at https://olis.ri.gov/programs-and-support/youth-services/professional-development/mock-newbery
Mock Caldecott meetings are scheduled for September 26, November 14, and January 9, 6pm-7:30pm.
Register for discussions and find the first Mock Caldecott reading list at https://olis.ri.gov/programs-and-support/youth-services/mock-caldecott
StoryWalk® Collection
StoryWalk® sets are now available to request through the OLIS kit calendar at https://olis-ri.libcal.com/reserve/storywalk.
There are currently 24 sets available: List of available sets
The laminated pages can be mounted according to borrowing library's preference. We just ask that you remove tape, velcro and other adhesives (to the best of your ability) before returning. StoryWalk® sets may be reserved for 10 weeks.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Project Outcome 101 Webinar
Date: August 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Join this FREE webinar hosted jointly by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn about outcome measurement in libraries. Project Outcome is a free toolkit that helps libraries measure and assess the outcomes of key library programs and services. Participants will be introduced to everything the Project Outcome toolkit has to offer. Learn how to measure meaningful learning outcomes and how Project Outcome can help at every step in the process—from administering surveys to presenting the results.
PLA Stronger Together: Creating Space for Mutual Support
Starting in Fall 2023, the Public Library Association will be offering a FREE series of online networking conversations, “Stronger Together: Creating Space for Mutual Support,” hosted by members of the PLA Leadership Development Committee.
Library leaders at all levels are facing unprecedented challenges related to a variety of topics: intellectual freedom; equity, diversity, and inclusion; staffing challenges; community engagement; and, let’s face it, sometimes just maintaining your own motivation in a post-pandemic environment. People need time and space to refresh, energize, practice self-care, and feel seen and supported by their colleagues. Join these free, facilitated conversation to share and connect with colleagues in small online groups.
Learn more and register for sessions free sessions at https://www.ala.org/pla/leadership
Contact
Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/
Location: 1 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-574-9309 401-400-3006
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olisri
Twitter: @olisri