Archive for February, 2013
Survey about Privacy and Library 2.0
Thursday, February 28th, 2013Stephanie P. Hess, Electronic Resources Librarian at Binghamton University, New York, is conducting a a brief survey regarding the opinions of librarians on issues regarding privacy and Library 2.0 technology. All questions are optional (and voluntary) and any data collected will be separated from the individual who responded. Please note that the survey should take […]
Special Focus on Education at the Newest Presidential Library
Thursday, February 21st, 2013The newest Presidential Library is scheduled to open on May 1st of this year. The opening of a new library is a monumental task that requires careful curating of artifacts, papers, and exhibits. As well as historical items and significant papers, the George W. Bush Library and Museum will include many resources for educators. For […]
Out of the Ordinary: Preserving Paper-based Ephemera
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013OUT OF THE ORDINARY: PRESERVING PAPER-BASED EPHEMERA Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts Cosponsored & hosted by: Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design ABOUT THE PROGRAM This symposium will examine the myriad of challenges faced in preserving a wide variety of non-standard paper items produced in the 19th and […]
COLA Annual Meeting
Monday, February 18th, 2013The Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates held its annual meeting at the State House on Tuesday, February 12. COLA is a statewide grass-roots library support group. Its work includes legislative advocacy, community education, public awareness, and support for library Friends groups. COLA is represented on the Library Board of Rhode Island. Senator David Bates […]
E-book readers in libraries
Thursday, February 14th, 2013E-book readers are increasingly available and some libraries have instituted e-book lending programs. However, not all e-book readers are accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. E-book readers and emerging technologies should be accessible to users of all abilities. Providing technology that is inaccessible to individuals with disabilities is prohibited by Section […]
Library Legislative Awareness Day
Friday, February 8th, 2013RI librarians and library organizations participated in Library Legislative Awareness Day at the RI State House on February 6. The annual event, sponsored by the RI Library Association, helps raise awareness of libraries with state legislators. Read more about this exciting event on the RI Library Report.
Coalition of Library Advocates Annual Meeting Feb 12
Friday, February 8th, 2013The Coalition of Library Advocates (COLA) Annual Meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 12 from 5-7 pm at the RI Statehouse. Please join COLA as they honor the COLA Sweethearts of the Year, Senator David Bates and Representative Joy Hearn. Dr. Renee Hobbs, Founding Director and Professor in the Harrington School of Communication and Media […]