Digital Literacy
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2015The New England Media & Memory Coalition (NEMMC) was unveiled by WGBH/FRONTLINE Records Manager John Campopiano. Geared towards anyone interested in archives, community media, or media in general, NEMMC is a regional organization for the discussion and promotion of how media and digital and analog technologies intersect with and relate to memory, identity, nostalgia, and […]
Measuring Digital Literacy
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015The 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 […]
The Digital Shift: Libraries @ the Center
Monday, August 25th, 2014The Digital Shift: Libraries @ the Center, the 5th annual online conference on this issue, will provide answers to some of the challenges that libraries face in the transformation of our culture from analog experiences to digital experiences. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST) ONLINE This free, daylong professional development conference […]
E-Verify Webinar for Public Librarians (3rd in series)
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014E-Verify: Employment Eligibility Verification Webinar for Public Librarians (3rd in series) The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer the third in a series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The USCIS-IMLS webinar, “E-Verify: Employment Eligibility Verification Resources for Employers, […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 15
Wednesday, April 30th, 2014The 2014 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 15th. On that day, designers, developers, usability professionals and everyone else is encouraged to take an hour to experience first hand the impact of digital accessibility. Use a mobile device to caption a video. Follow YouTube or 3Play Media for Vimeo information to add captions. Register […]
Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact
Monday, April 7th, 2014“Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact” – a public hearing that you can join in person, on YouTube or through Google+ (live stream) The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), has issued an invitation to a public hearing, “Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact.” Federal Communications Commission Chairman Thomas Wheeler will make opening remarks, […]
IMLS Awards 3 National Leadership Grants to RI
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced National Leadership Grant awards to the University of Rhode Island, Providence Public Library, and Providence Community Library. The projects were selected from more than 285 applications. National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that improve professional practice beyond the grantee institution. “Libraries of all types are […]
Information Literacy Month Planned for RI
Friday, August 16th, 2013August 15 – The Rhode Island Library Association (RILA) is closely collaborating with School Librarians of Rhode Island (SLRI) to have October declared Information Literacy Month in Rhode Island for the second year in a row. A proclamation proposal has been sent to Governor Lincoln Chafee in the hope that Rhode Island will join over […]
Digital Preservation Management Workshop
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013Call for Applications for the Digital Preservation Management Workshop The Digital Preservation Management Workshop is happy to announce a five-day Digital Preservation Management Workshop directed by Nancy McGovern. When: 6/9/2013 6:00 PM EDT – 6/14/2013 12:00 PM EDT Host: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The on-line Application will open this Thursday, April 11th […]
3/21 . . . EveryoneOn!
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013March 21 marks the start of the national Ad Council campaign, EveryoneOn. Materials for the campaign are available on the Ad Council website. Let OLIS know if you’re doing anything on March 21, or want to become involved with the campaign.
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