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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

OLIS News and Updates

The Institute of Museum and Library Services requests information on programs, resources, and activities designed to strengthen information literacy skills.

The agency is particularly interested in programs and activities that can be implemented at the local level, in community organizations such as museums

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Apply to join Howard County Library System’s Pathways to Success: Professional Development for Skilled New Americans library cohort by September 22.

Pathways to Success mitigates unemployment and underemployment by expanding services customized for skilled immigrants.

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The topic for the August 10, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using BARD on the BlindShell phone. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour.

For this session, Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology Manager at Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library, will demonstrate how you can make the most of t

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OLIS's SCOOP (Simplified Continuity of Operations Plan) is now open to receive submissions for the current year. The deadline is September 15, 2023.
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For individuals with vision and hearing loss

iCanConnect is a national program with local contacts to help people stay connected

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People across the country are struggling with loneliness and seeking connection.
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