Archive for March, 2013
Access for All Abilities Mini-Grants
Thursday, March 28th, 2013The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College is soliciting applications from organizations and businesses offering social, recreational, leisure and cultural activities in Rhode Island communities for “Access for All Abilities” (AAA) Mini-Grants. The Sherlock Center will award up to four grants in 2013. Organizations may apply for up to $2,500. The […]
Libraries & Influencers: ALA Survey
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013Libraries & Influence: Activities & Opportunities The ALA Washington Office is gathering information regarding individual’s involvement in connecting with policymakers. Your responses will help ALA develop a comprehensive resource on effective influence tools, techniques and strategies, including case studies and tips from all parts of the library community. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes. […]
Streaming content for patrons
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Library Journal writes about how the Ephrata Public Library in Pennsylvania circulates Roku boxes as a way to provide patrons with access to streaming content such as NetFlix and HuluPlus. For those not familiar with the Roku box, it’s a great little device that allows you to stream content from a huge variety of sources, […]
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.
Hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day Event
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013Hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day Event There’s still time to register for the free webinar “Hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day Event” that takes place Wednesday, March 21st. This webinar discusses how to host an innovative public program on preserving personal digital information. In an effort to share knowledge on how best to care […]
“Preservation Works” RI Historic Preservation Conference
Thursday, March 14th, 2013“Preservation Works”–the 28th Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference Where: West Warwick, RI When: Saturday, April 27, 8:30am-6pm Registration cost: $40.00 includes morning coffee and pastry, lunch, closing reception The day-long “Preservation Works” conference examines how preservation works and what we work to preserve–historic libraries, mills and mill villages, downtown commercial districts, public works, […]
LEAP Grants from Better World Books
Monday, March 4th, 2013Better World Books Discards and Donations program is offering LEAP Grants for Libraries. Better World Books is aware that the needs and opportunities of the communities libraries serve vary widely and there are countless worthy projects to support. This grant process is patterned off of the California State Library’s Pitch An Idea program and is […]
Digital Directions 2013
Monday, March 4th, 2013DIGITAL DIRECTIONS: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections When: July 21–23, 2013 Where: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Digital Directions is a comprehensive introduction to creating and managing digital collections for those just beginning digital projects, or for anyone who wants to keep up with the latest standards and best practices. Join a […]
Digital Inspiration Conference
Monday, March 4th, 2013Digital Inspiration: The 7th Digital Commonwealth Annual Conference When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Devens Common Center, Devens, Massachusetts Learn about the Digital Commonwealth’s participation in the Digital Public Library of America, the repository/portal system under development and get an update on itscollaboration with the Boston Public Library to provide […]
EveryoneOn and Digital Literacy Day
Friday, March 1st, 2013At the OLIS Library Directors Meeting on Thursday, Feb 28, OLIS shared information about the upcoming national Ad Council campaign to promote the importance of digital literacy. EveryoneOn will launch in major markets on March 21. Libraries will be prominently featured in the campaign as a “go to” place for digital literacy training. RI libraries […]