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

OLIS News and Updates

OLIS's SCOOP (Simplified Continuity of Operations Plan) is now open to receive submissions for the current year. The deadline is September 15, 2023.
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For individuals with vision and hearing loss

iCanConnect is a national program with local contacts to help people stay connected

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People across the country are struggling with loneliness and seeking connection.
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Rhode Island nonprofit organizations working to serve Blind and Low Vision communities. Deadline for applications is August 11th. Please feel free to share with any RI networks
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It's time to start taking a closer look at 2023 children's books with the first 2024 RI Mock Newbery reading list.

It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2024!

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It's time to start taking a closer look at 2023 picture books with the first 2024 RI Mock Caldecott reading list.

It's time to start taking a closer look at 2023 picture books. Participating in the Mock Caldecott is an opportunity to sharpen selection skil

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The Resource Sharing Certification opened July 17, 2023. The deadline for libraries to submit is September 15, 2023. (School libraries extended to September 29, 2023).

The 2023 Resource Sharing Certification is open and closes September 15, 2023 for academic, public and special libraries.

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The Public Library Annual Survey opened Monday, July 17. The deadline for public libraries to submit FY23 data is September 15, 2023.

The RI Public Library Annual Survey is now open for submissions.

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