OLIS News and Updates

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Many Faces of BARD January 11

The Many Faces of BARD program on Thursday, January 11, 2024, will be an open forum with the NLS Download technical support team. The team will take questions related to any BARD.

The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST and last for one hour. This program will be recorded.

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FY2023 Staffing & Salaries Report Now Available

The FY2023 Staffing & Salaries Report is the first report published using data submitted for the FY23 Annual Survey.

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Happy Holidays to all of our TBL Members!

The Talking Books Library staff want to wish you and yours a very happy holiday. Stay safe and warm.

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Magazines on Cartridge

The MOC program (Magazines on Cartridge has been experiencing delays. NLS is working to resolve the issues. We appreciate your patience.

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Rhode Island Librarians Named 2024 ALA Emerging Leaders

Rhode Island Librarians, Elana Rios and Stella Hudson have been named among the 2024 cohort of ALA's Emerging Leaders. Press release from CPL on follows regarding Ms. Rios.

Press Release: Cranston Public Library’s Elena Rios Named a 2024 Emerging Leader by the American Library Association 

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Applications open for 2024 LORI Grant Programs

Members of the LORI network are invited to apply for 2024 LORI Project Grants and Mini-Grants for projects that advance library services in RI.