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.

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.

Explore the new website and share your thoughts about the new interface and features. Please submit your comments and questions to pablo.moraleshenry@olis.ri.gov

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the new Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) website!

You must download at least 1 book during a 6 month period or NLS will automatically suspend your account after 6 months of inactivity.

If you find that you cannot login to your BARD account, please call the talking books staff at (401)574-9310 or email 

On Wednesday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, the National Library Service for the Blind and Disabled (NLS) Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

This will be a special program to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will feature a panel of speakers who

The topic for the July 13, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will a review of BARD using the Victor Stream.

The Patron Engagement Section offers The Many Faces of BARD online event the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

The very first NLS Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 26, with a kickoff event featuring the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, who will welcome all participants a

The kickoff will be followed by weekly author talks and story times and music, starting on Thursday, June 29, with Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 

Library staff from all library types are encouraged to fill in the OLIS Continuing Education Survey. Results from the survey will help us better plan continuing education opportun