07/03/2023 - 14:08

NLS Suspending Inactive BARD Accounts

You must download at least 1 book during a 6 month period or NLS will automatically suspend your account after 6 months of inactivity.

If you find that you cannot login to your BARD account, please call the talking books staff at (401)574-9310 or email 

06/28/2023 - 14:13

NLS Patron Corner Programming July 26

On Wednesday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, the National Library Service for the Blind and Disabled (NLS) Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

This will be a special program to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will feature a panel of speakers who

06/28/2023 - 14:11

The Many Faces of BARD July 13

The topic for the July 13, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will a review of BARD using the Victor Stream.

The Patron Engagement Section offers The Many Faces of BARD online event the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

06/20/2023 - 14:15

NLS Summer Reading Program 2023

The very first NLS Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 26, with a kickoff event featuring the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, who will welcome all participants a

The kickoff will be followed by weekly author talks and story times and music, starting on Thursday, June 29, with Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 

06/08/2023 - 11:38

Take the OLIS Continuing Education Survey

Library staff from all library types are encouraged to fill in the OLIS Continuing Education Survey. Results from the survey will help us better plan continuing education opportun

06/08/2023 - 11:22

2023 LORI Grant Awards Announced

Congratulations to the libraries that have received 2023 LORI Grant Awards.

OLIS awarded 15 Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Grants totaling $255,000 to RI libraries through the 2023 LORI Grant Program.