01/05/2023 - 17:51

OLIS Bids Fond Farewell to Technology Innovator

Chaichin Chen has retired after 26 years at the Office of Library and Information Services

Long-time staff member Chaichin Chen retired from the Office of Library and Information Services on December 31, 2022.

01/05/2023 - 13:11

OLIS Welcomes New Digital Resources Coordinator

The Office of Library and Information Services is pleased to announce that Chelsea Watts has joined our team as the new Digital Resources Coordinator.

Chelsea will coordinate OLIS web services and online resources, and provide support for other digital initiatives such as the Rhode Island hub for the D

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

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

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.

08/02/2022 - 09:01

2022 RI DPLA Survey Report

Results from the 2022 RI DPLA Survey are now available for download.

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

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