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RIPL Webinar August 26 – Libraries Build Pathways to Wellbeing

Monday, July 27th, 2020

From the Research Institute for Public Libraries: Libraries Build Pathways to Wellbeing Through mixed methods research, the Rural Library Service & Social Wellbeing project found that a) public libraries are a component of social wellbeing outcomes in rural communities, and b) there are ways libraries provide service that influence outcomes. In this webinar, presented by […]

Healthy Communities Course from NNLM and WebJunction

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) regional libraries, in collaboration with WebJunction, are developing Healthy Communities courses for public libraries. A series of four courses are planned. The first class Libraries Partners in Healthy Communities is posted WebJunction and available for registration. More information about the course and to register. This course will […]

Disaster Health Information Resources

Friday, January 17th, 2020

Disasters can happen anyplace, at any time. Whether it’s a large-scale event or one that impacts a small community, all disasters are local.  People affected by a disaster want help from a trusted source, and libraries rank very highly as trusted sources. Sign up for this webinar to learn about relevant resources to share with […]

Substance Abuse and Incarceration

Friday, January 17th, 2020

The New England Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine is hosting an upcoming webinar, Struggles and Strategies Beyond the Walls of Jail about substance use disorder and incarceration. January 30, 2020, 3-4 PM (EST) The presenter is Louie Diaz, former inmate, and current re-entry specialist with the Middlesex County, Massachusetts Sheriff’s Office. […]

Lecture Regarding Diversity

Friday, November 8th, 2019

Donna Lanclos, Ph.D, is presenting a lecture titled “Maybe We Shouldn’t Talk About Diversity Anymore” at the University of Rhode Island, Carothers Library, Galanti Lounge on November 13th, 2019 at 12 noon. Donna Lanclos is an Associate Professor for Anthropological Research at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and a consultant in higher education […]

Training for Boards of Trustees

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

Free educational sessions from the Rhode Island Foundation are great opportunities for library trustees. Registration is required. Details and registration information for all sessions are on the Rhode Island Foundation website. For new and seasoned board chairs, these four sessions will include a mini-workshop and peer discussion focused on specific topics. Board Chair/Executive Director Relationships, […]

Information Outreach in Your Community

Monday, August 26th, 2019

Getting Started with Information Outreach in Your Community: An Introduction The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is offering a free interactive online class that will provide a background in cultural competence and outreach skills to support librarians as they make outreach efforts to underserved, underrepresented minority populations in their community. The goal of the […]

Diversity Workshop

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians Date and Time: August 7, 2018, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Fee: $149.00 The editors of School Library Journal present a one-day workshop on Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians. This immersive, interactive day of learning will focus […]

URI Summer Institute in Digital Literacy

Monday, June 4th, 2018

The URI Summer Institute in Digital Literacy has a track specifically for librarians (public, academic, and school). The 2018 theme is the importance of storytelling. The keynote address will be given by Len Cabral and his daughter, filmmaker Nuala Cabral. Librarians will learn how to understand and implement digital technologies into programming and practice. Participants […]

Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards

Friday, May 4th, 2018

Webinar from WebJunction May 24, 2018 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST Free, but registration is required Libraries that cultivate a culture of learning encourage their staff to participate in continuing education. But shouldn’t this learning culture also extend to library boards? At the State Library of Iowa, we say yes! Trustees can and should play […]

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