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

OLIS News and Updates

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March 14 Executive Order on IMLS

On March 14 the White House issued an executive order to eliminate non-statutory functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
This order, if executed, would impact a number of services provided by the Office of Library and Information Services.

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Announcing Kids Reading Across RI 2025

The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is happy to announce that the work of Oge Mora has been selected to celebrate the 16th year of KRARI.

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Upcoming Data Workshops with U.S. Census Bureau

OLIS has scheduled four virtual data workshops with U.S. Census Bureau for 2025.

OLIS is pleased to announce four virtual workshops focused on using data available from U.S. Census Bureau.

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Rhode Island Genealogical Society Preservation Grants

RIGS welcomes applications for funding in support of purchases, digitization, or preservation of records. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.

Public or non-profit libraries within Rhode Island or non-profit organizations serving as repositories are welcome to apply for funding.

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Reading Across Rhode Island Hosts Public Programming

The RARI Programming and Education Committees have been hard at work putting together some programming opportunities for educators, librarians, and community members!

Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:00 pm

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Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation, Call for Participation

The Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation webinar on May 6th will focus on Libraries as Cooling Centers. They are seeking panelists to share their experience.

Call for Participation: Libraries as Cooling Centers