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July, 2022
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Mock Caldecott 2023
Mock Caldecott returns after a four year hiatus! It's time to start taking a closer look at 2022 picture books. Participating in the Mock Caldecott is an opportunity to sharpen sel
Mock Caldecott 2023
July, 2022
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07/21/2022 - 12:16
Mock Newbery 2023
It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2022! Each fall Rhode Island librarians gather to select the most distinguished contribution to American literatu
Mock Newbery 2023
July, 2022
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2022 Library of Rhode Island Certification
LORI membership renewal and new applications are open July 18 through September 16, 2022.
Library Of Rhode Island Certification
July, 2022
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07/05/2022 - 11:25
OLIS Five-Year Plan 2023-2027
OLIS has completed its new Five-Year State Plan for the expenditure of federal LSTA funds. Following approval by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the plan will go into
2023-2027 OLIS LSTA Plan
July, 2022
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Enacted Grant-in-Aid FY23
State Aid to Libraries is fully funded at 25% of local expenditures in FY23. Funding has also been increased to the Statewide Reference Resource Center (AskRI), supporting database
Enacted Grant-in-Aid FY23
May, 2022
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05/23/2022 - 18:15
OLIS Five-Year Plan Framework
Provide input on OLIS' framework for the Five-Year Plan for statewide library services.
2023-2027 OLIS LSTA Plan
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