OLIS News and Updates

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Digital magazines now available in OSL Catalog

Digital magazine titles available online via Flipster are now discoverable in the Ocean State Libraries (OSL) catalog!

Flipster is a digital magazine service available to all Rhode Islanders through AskRI.org, the online statewide reference resource center.

The Carroll Center for the Blind Technology Fair

Discover the Latest Low Vision & Blindness Products at the Technology Fair

Join us for our Annual Technology Fair on Tuesday, November 21 to explore the latest technology that helps people with l

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The Many Faces of BARD November 9

The topic for the November 9, 2023, The Many Faces of BARD program will be Using BARD Mobile for iOS without VoiceOver.

Since this presentation is specifically for low-vision users, we will be displaying the screen. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest

Save the Date & Get Reading List Ready; Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.

The National Federation of the Blind is proud to partner with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults for the 2023-2024 

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NLS Delay of Calendars and Magazines

Due to various production issues, NLS is experiencing delays in distribution of calendars and magazines.

Distribution of 2023 braille pocket and wall calendars has been significantly delayed. Patrons should expect to receive 2023 calendars by December.

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NLS 1st Music Section Meeting via Zoom

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. EDT for “Time Out for ‘Take Five’,” the first quarterly NLS Music Notes meeting

NLS Music Section Head Juliette Appold and Music Reader Services Librarian Brian McCurdy will discuss the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s “Take Five” and its rel