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OLIS News and Updates
September, 2024
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09/03/2024 - 10:49
FY2025 Resource Sharing LORI Certification Deadline
The Resource Sharing LORI Certification closes September 15 for academic, public and special libraries. The school library deadline is September 30.
Library of Rhode Island Certification
August, 2024
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08/26/2024 - 10:39
Delivery Holiday - September 2
There will be no LORI delivery on Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2024.
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Delivery Holiday - September 2
August, 2024
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08/20/2024 - 10:20
Free RICBA Book Sets for School Libraries
OLIS in partnership with RICfB is offering sets of the 2025 RICBA nominees to school libraries.
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August, 2024
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08/05/2024 - 15:32
Delivery Holiday - August 12
There will be no LORI delivery on Victory Day - Monday, August 12, 2024.
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Delivery Holiday - August 12
July, 2024
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07/16/2024 - 11:22
Talking Books Library Info Session
Join Talking Books Library staff to find out how your library can become an institutional member to provide FREE books, magazines and music materials for the print disabled.
Thursday, August 22 @ 10:30 am. This session will be 1 hour.
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Talking Books Library Info Session
July, 2024
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07/15/2024 - 10:53
FY2025 Resource Sharing LORI Certification is open
LORI Resource Sharing Certification renewal and new applications are open July 15 through September 15, 2024. (The school library deadline is September 30, 2024).
Library of Rhode Island Certification
July, 2024
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07/10/2024 - 14:37
July News and Updates Released
The latest News and Updates newsletter has been sent out. Missed it in your inbox?
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July, 2024
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07/02/2024 - 09:41
LORI Resource Sharing Certification Training
The FY2025 LORI Resource Sharing Certification process opens July 15, 2025. Register to attend a virtual training session.
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