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Library Challenge Grant and Media Project Grant

Monday, November 26th, 2018

The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the Herman H. Rose Civic, Cultural and Media Access Fund (formerly the Archive, Document, Display and Dissemination Fund). There are two grant opportunities. Media Project Grants may be requested by any nonprofit or municipal agency and should provide greater access to information through archiving, documenting, displaying, […]

Grants for Health Literacy Programs in Public Libraries

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region (NNLM, NER) has posted two Calls for Proposals. All of Us Research Program Community Engagement The program supports public libraries in outreach projects that involve information and education about the All of Us Research program and health information literacy. Projects can be funded up to […]

Assisting Hearing Impaired Library Users

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

March is Telecommunications Access Awareness Month recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By being aware of the needs of deaf or hard of hearing library users, library employees can make a difference in thier patrons experience and perception of the library as a welcoming space for everyone. Library employees are often not aware […]

Tech Tools In Context

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

The Rhode Island Library Association Information Literacy Action Round Table is hosting a lesson swap on Wednesday, March 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Rhode Island College, Adams Library. The theme is Tech Tools In Context and will feature presenters from public, school and academic libraries showcasing their favorite free or freemium web or […]

Library Freedom Institute

Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

The Library Freedom Institute (LFI) is a privacy-focused training for librarians to teach them the skills necessary to thrive as Privacy Advocates: from installing privacy software to influencing public policy.  The Program is offered by the Library Freedom Project (LFP). Building on the success of the LFP’s shorter courses, participants will learn how to: Install, […]

Apply now for the Libraries Ready to Code grant!

Monday, July 24th, 2017

The application for Phase III of the Libraries Ready to Code Grant is open now through August 31. The grant program, sponsored generously by Google, will fund a cohort of school and public libraries to design computational thinking and computer science programs for and with youth, including underrepresented youth.  A total of 25 – 50 […]

Digital Commonwealth Conference

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Digital Commonwealth Conference Enhance your knowledge of the development and preservation of digital collections at the 10th annual Digital Commonwealth Conference. April 5, 2015 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts Keynotes by Society of American Archivists fellows Paul Conway and Richard Pearce-Moses. Additional sessions include: Brookline’s Wild-Sargent House of 1822: New life through digital […]

Measuring Digital Literacy

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

The Northstar Digital Literacy Project created an assessment that defines the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. The ability of adults to perform these tasks can be assessed through online, self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in eight main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating […]

Making Ebooks work in Libraries

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015

NISO will offer a virtual conference about ebooks and libraries on June 17, 2015. The Eternal To-Do List: Making Ebooks work in Libraries From scholarly monographs to textbooks, the range of e-book formats and use cases is rapidly expanding. Libraries are on the front lines of this issue, actively evolving their approach to offering e-books […]

Digital Preservation Management

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Digital Preservation Management Are you responsible for digital preservation at your organization?  Are you interested in learning the standards, resources, policies, and work flows integral to a successful program?  Do you want to join a cohort of similar professionals as you develop your skills and organizational readiness?  Come learn how to implement short-term strategies for […]

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