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Caregiver Burnout: A Downloadable Guide

A Guide for the Male Caregiver

Traditionally, caregiving tasks have fallen disproportionately on women, and as a result, many men feel overwhelmed and isolated in caregiving

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NLS Releases BARD Mobile iOS v. 2.2.2

NLS has released BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.2 to the App Store.  The enhancements included in this version are:

Siri shortcuts (voice user interface):

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OLIS announces 2024 LORI Grant Awards

OLIS is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 LORI Project and Mini-Grant Awards, dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in library services across Rhode Island.

Seven LORI Project Grants and six LORI Mini-Grants have been awarded to twelve RI public and school libraries to execute creative and impactful projects

Networking Opportunity for Libraries Serving English Language Learners

California Library Literacy Services invites libraries from around the country to connect in call centered on adult and family literacy programs in libraries.

Notice for libraries that offer adult literacy/ESL/ELL services: 

Hello, 

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2024 Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants

Request forms for the 2024 Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants are now available.

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Sharing Visions Resource Sharing 2024 Virtual Conference

Registration for the Sharing Visions Resource Sharing 2024 Virtual Conference is now open!

Sharing Visions, a joint effort by the New England State Library Agencies, presents the Sharing Visions 2024 Virtual Conference from 1:00-3