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OLIS News and Updates
October, 2022
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10/28/2022 - 14:10
Pilot Libraries Sought for Equity Initiative
The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is one of six state library agencies piloting the IMLS grant-funded initiative Building Equity Based Summers Through Libraries
Building Equity-Based Summers
October, 2022
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10/26/2022 - 11:19
Youth Services Programming Kits Now Available
OLIS is pleased to announce the development of Programming Kits and StoryWalk® Sets for Rhode Island public libraries to borrow and use with their communities. The purpose of the
Programming Kits & StoryWalk® Sets for Public Libraries
September, 2022
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09/30/2022 - 14:34
2022 FallLORI Delivery Item Count
The LORI Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday October 30 to Saturday November 5, 2022.
https://lorinet.info/libraries/delivery/itemcount/countinst.php
August, 2022
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08/02/2022 - 09:01
2022 RI DPLA Survey Report
Results from the 2022 RI DPLA Survey are now available for download.
https://olis.ri.gov/dpla/dpla-survey-2022.pdf
July, 2022
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07/21/2022 - 12:17
Mock Caldecott 2023
Mock Caldecott returns after a four year hiatus! It's time to start taking a closer look at 2022 picture books. Participating in the Mock Caldecott is an opportunity to sharpen sel
Mock Caldecott 2023
July, 2022
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07/21/2022 - 12:16
Mock Newbery 2023
It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2022! Each fall Rhode Island librarians gather to select the most distinguished contribution to American literatu
Mock Newbery 2023
July, 2022
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07/19/2022 - 13:22
2022 Library of Rhode Island Certification
LORI membership renewal and new applications are open July 18 through September 16, 2022.
Library Of Rhode Island Certification
July, 2022
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07/05/2022 - 11:25
OLIS Five-Year Plan 2023-2027
OLIS has completed its new Five-Year State Plan for the expenditure of federal LSTA funds. Following approval by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the plan will go into
2023-2027 OLIS LSTA Plan
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