ARPA Competitive Grants
OLIS will offer small and large project-based competitive grants in the next round of ARPA grants supporting recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. LORI-certified libraries of all types are eligible to apply. Learn more about this new grant program in informational workshops held the week of August 23.
August, 18, 2021
LORI Delivery Items Count Results Summary
The Spring 2021 Items Count report summarizes the data submitted by participating LORI members during the biannual Items Count week. This report includes interactive charts and graphs that give additional, detailed information.
May, 13, 2021
Job Opening: Library Program Specialist
OLIS is seeking a Library Program Specialist to serve as Adult Services Coordinator. Applications are due May 27.
May, 7, 2021
2021 LORI Grant Awards Announced
Congratulations to the libraries and library serving organizations that have received 2021 LORI Grant Awards. OLIS has awarded $431,000 to 16 grantees to fund projects that support OLIS's 5-year goals of Access, Learning, and Engagement.
April, 22, 2021
Submit LORI Item Count Data
Submit the LORI delivery items count collected March 21 through March 27 at https://lorinet.info/libraries/delivery/itemcount/. Questions? Contact Kelley Lima at 574-9308 or Jason Ackermann at 574-9317. Information about the LORI Delivery Count Process is found on the OLIS website at https://olis.ri.gov/lori/delivery/itemcount/countinst.php
March, 29, 2021
RI Children's Book Award 2021 Winner and 2022 Nominees Announced
The 2021 RI Children's Book Award Winner is Titan & The Wild Boars: The True Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team by Susan Hood and Pathana Sornhiran, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. Check out the Award Winners and Nominees page for more details, including the breakdown of votes and the list of 2022 nominees.
March, 26, 2021
Stimulus Funds Designated for Libraries
The Office of Library and Information Services is pleased to announce that OLIS will be receiving $2.2 million through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to support libraries and library services in Rhode Island. OLIS will be seeking input from the library community on expenditure of stimulus funds, which will include a combination of grants and statewide services coordinated by OLIS. More details on community input will be posted this week.
March, 23, 2021
E-rate: FCC Seeks Comment on Emergency Connectivity Fund
Schools, libraries, educators, parents, and all are invited to comment on the provision of support from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
March, 19, 2021
LORI Grant Program Accepting Applications
OLIS is accepting applications for projects from libraries and library organizations through April 2.
March, 13, 2021
LORI Delivery Items Count
The OLIS-LORI Delivery Items Count will take place from Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27.
March, 8, 2021
LORI Delivery Items Count
The OLIS-LORI Delivery Items Count will take place from Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27.
March, 8, 2021
Kids Reading Across RI 2021 Announced
The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is proud to announce that Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander is this year's selection!
March, 5, 2021
OLIS Appoints New Library Program Manager
Nicolette Baffoni is OLIS' new library Program Manager for the area of Library Development.
March, 1, 2021
FY2020 Public Library Staffing and Salaries Report
A report containing staffing and salary data from the FY2020 Public Library Annual Survey is now available.
February, 22, 2021
2021 LORI Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants
OLIS will be offering non-competitive grants to all public libraries to support reading and learning programs this summer. The program will reimburse pre-approved expenditures for programming at libraries this summer which fall into OLIS’ priorities for summer programming. Each library will be eligible for $500 for youth activities and $250 for adult activities. Library systems may request an additional $250 per location for youth activities.The grant application will open March 8 and an informational webinar is scheduled for March 8 at 2 pm. Additional details available here.
February, 9, 2021
Job Opening: Library Program Manager
OLIS is seeking a Library Program Manager to lead resource sharing and digital initiatives. Applications are due February 21.
February, 5, 2021
LORI Delivery Cancelled, February 1, 2021
LORI Delivery is cancelled on Monday, February 1, 2021 due to inclement weather.
January, 31, 2021
Tri-State Summer Summit
The Tri-State Summer Summit is a free, virtual two day event hosted by the Connecticut State Library, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.
January, 21, 2021
Job Opening: Library Program Manager
OLIS is seeking a Library Program Manager to serve as coordinator of library development. Applications are due January 21.
January, 15, 2021
2020: Year in Review
2020 was a year like no other, but through the challenges of a public health crisis, social unrest and a national election, Rhode Island libraries came together and emerged stronger and more connected than ever.
January, 15, 2021
Returning School Library Materials
OLIS is offering delivery-on-demand service to facilitate the return of school library materials. The service will conclude on Friday, February 26, 2021.
January, 15, 2021
2021 Rhode Island Mock Newbery Award Winner Announced
On January 14, 2021 children's librarians and school librarians met virtually to vote for the most distinguished children's book of 2020.
January, 15, 2021
Voting for the 2021 RI Children's Book Award
Voting for the 2021 RI Children's Book Award will take place February 1, 2020 - March 15, 2021. For 2021, schools and libraries may decide to collect and tally votes using the Schools and Libraries Form or may instruct students to vote on their own using the Students Form.
January, 14, 2021
