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OLIS News and Updates

The EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot have announced the results of a new survey that sheds light on the perceptions of parents regarding public libraries.
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Public Libraries and Book Bans Survey Slide
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced a Resolution recognizing Banned Books Week and condemning the escalating attacks on books and freedom of
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Join your neighbors for the annual New England Teen Summit! Library staff throughout New England are invited to this free, virtual event focused on teen services.
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Teen Summit 2023
This fall OLIS will be sponsoring limited attendance at two Library Journal online courses: Library De-escalation Training and Equity-Centered Library Leadership.

There are limited seats available for each course.

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Join Talking Books staff and members for a lively discussion on selected books. Book discussions will take place every other month on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 2 - 3 pm.

September 26, 2023

2:00 - 3:00 pm

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Join us Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 22 for The New York Public Library’s first Accessible Technology Conference.

Join us on Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 22 at the Stavros Niar

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Join NLS to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty.

NLS is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, September 13, from 1 to 2 p.m.

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

The topic for this program is Job Hunting: Dos, Don’ts, Whys and Why nots.

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