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

OLIS News and Updates

NLS has released a software update to BARD Express. Version 3.1.2 has been tested with the three latest versions of JAWS and NVDA and includes several improvements:
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    Learn about Americans with Disabilities Act regulations pertaining to service animals. The 211 Van will also be present to assist with a variety of resource needs.

    Outlining the titles of the ADA, they will provide the definition of a service animal, identify what is the difference between service animals and emoti

    LORI Delivery is cancelled Thursday, February 6 due to the forecasted winter weather conditions.
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    There is no delivery on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. School delivery is suspended February 17-21 for mid-winter recess.
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    The Office of Library and Information Services is revising and updating the Minimum Standards for Rhode Island Public Libraries, as charged by the Library Board of Rhode Island.
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    Big news to start the new year: This spring NLS will begin offering patrons a new audiobook player, replacing the first generation of players introduced in 2009.

    This player, model DA2, has new features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and 28 GB of internal storage.

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