OLIS News & Updates

December 2023

Winter scene of people celebrating in a snowy community center with the text "Happy Festivities from OLIS" on the bottom

Whatever you celebrate, and however you celebrate it this coming month and into the new year, OLIS wants to wish you a Happy Season full of joy and good memories with the important people (and animals!) in your life. May it be everything you need to carry you into a wonderful 2024.

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Applications open for 2024 LORI Grant Programs

Applications for 2024 LORI Grant programs are open through December 22, 2023. LORI Project Grants are available for projects from $10,000 - $27,500. Mini-Grants are available for projects from $2,500 - $7,500.

Digital magazines available through AskRI, now in OSL Catalog

Digital magazine titles available online via Flipster are now discoverable in the Ocean State Libraries (OSL) catalog!

Flipster is a digital magazine service available to all Rhode Islanders through AskRI.org, the online statewide reference resource center. Popular titles offered include National Geographic, Bon Appetit, Rolling Stone, Newsweek Global, Consumer Reports Buying Guide, and dozens more, including several Spanish language magazines.

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2023 Regional Teen Summit

The 2023 New England Teen Summit was a success as 179 library staff members from across the region came together virtually for a day of inspiration and collaboration. The free event, focused on reimagining teen programs, collections, and engagement, received positive feedback, highlighting the success of the summit in fostering creativity and innovation. Recordings for each session are now available on demand to library staff who had been unable to attend live.

Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation Resources
This kick-off summit was the first joint partnership of all Northeast State Libraries in support of adaptive resilience solutions for libraries facing the effects of climate change to their buildings and communities. The focus was on facilities adaptation and include practical takeaways, concrete steps, and suggestions for improvement. Each session was inclusive of libraries at all budget levels. Routine repairs, incremental upgrades, and manageable changes were covered, as libraries planned for improvements for the future of climate adaptation. Find even more resources on the event LibGuide.

For all the latest news and updates, visit the OLIS Website

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Using Bard Mobile for Android Low-Vision Users

There will be a demonstration to show how low-vision users can navigate the BARD Mobile App without speech on December 14 @ 7:00 pm ET.

After the demonstration, NLS staff will take questions about the demonstration or anything else relating to BARD.

Quarterly Patron Corner Program: The Life Cycle of the Talking Book

Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The session will be 90 minutes and will feature the NLS Collections Division staff responsible for all phases of book selection.

Call for Submissions: Reference & User Services Quarterly

The Reference and User Services Association is delighted to announce that its peer-reviewed journal RUSQ, now titled RUSQ: A Journal of Reference and User Experience, will be accepting submissions as of 1/1/2024. The scope of the journal includes all aspects of library services to adults in all types of libraries.