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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

OLIS News and Updates

The Xavier Society for the Blind is busy unboxing after moving to their new space, but they are still cranking out some great braille and Talking Books.

Check out their newest Talking Books below. Don't forget to note their new address (they will be in the same building as our friends at JBI Library

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The federal government shutdown has affected some of the NLS services, but all services should be restored once the shutdown ends.

Due to the current federal government shutdown, all Library of Congress buildings, including the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabl

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Join us for an informative session to share a first look at the Digital Library of Rhode Island in its early stages.
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The fall delivery item count is this week. All item count details and procedures are on the OLIS Delivery page.
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There will be no LORI Delivery on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day.
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Register for the What's New in iOS 26 boutique today! From the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence.

What’s New in iOS 26

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The Fall 2025 Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday, October 26 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. Participation is required for all LORI libraries.
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. eastern time via Zoom

For this NLS Music Notes webinar, we will be joined by singer, pianist and NLS Music Section patron Holly Connor.

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