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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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That All May eRead, September 30

The topic for the next That All May eRead online program on September 30, will be on using your eReader to read commercial braille books on your mobile phone.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. with a brief demonstration.

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NLS Conference and Scheduled Programming Changes

Due to the NLS Biennial National Conference being held the same week as the Many Faces of BARD and Quarterly Patron Corner programs, these programs will be cancelled for September.

The monthly That All May eRead program will still be held on Monday, September 30.

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Information about the Sept. 24, 2024 webinar including the keynote speaker, Sean Birkel and logos from all of the state library agencies involved.

Adapt and Fortify Your Library Against Extreme Weather

Upcoming virtual event about climate adaptation for library buildings.

OLIS invites you to register for and attend Adapt and Fortify Your Library against Extreme Weather on Tuesday, September 24, from 2:30 to 4:00pm.

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New Personal Care Attendant Registry

A new registry is available through the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services to connect service providers and people in need of care.

The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services recently launched the Personal Care Attendant

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FY2025 Resource Sharing LORI Certification Deadline

The Resource Sharing LORI Certification closes September 15 for academic, public and special libraries. The school library deadline is September 30.

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Delivery Holiday - September 2

There will be no LORI delivery on Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2024.