Voting for the 2024 RI Children's Book Award will take place March 1 - April 30.

The 2024 AskRI Resource Survey is now open for submissions. Survey results will better inform services provided through AskRI.org. Submissions are due by March 15, 2024.

AskRI is conducting a survey amongst librarians, library staff, and other information professionals who use AskRI and its resources.

On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

The topic for this program is Your Patron Engagement Section: How We Can Provide the Service You Want.

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

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):

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

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: 

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