Archive for October, 2013
WebJunction Seeks Your Stories
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013OCLC WebJunction is excited to announce its updated Health Happens in Libraries website. Please visit the project page, and spread the word about its updated Resources section, where you will find: Resources produced as part of WebJunction’s work to support libraries in their efforts to provide eHealth services to their communities Resources produced as part […]
Authentic Resources for Immigrants
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013In the state of Rhode Island there are four accredited agencies approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ): Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, Diocese of Providence’s Office of Immigrants & Refugees, Progreso Latino and Sojourner House. The leaflet linked below (PDF), created by Dorcas International Institute can be used to assist library patrons seeking […]
Extreme Weather, Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Emergency Preparedness Summit The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region will be hosting a half-day Emergency Preparedness Summit at University of Massachusetts Medical School on Friday November 22, 2013 from 8:30am-4:30pm. The theme is Extreme Weather. With a large percentage of New England being located along the northeastern seaboard the potential for […]
Information Literacy Social
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has proclaimed October as Information Literacy Month. Help celebrate at the Information Literacy Social co-sponsored by the RI Library Association (RILA) and School Librarians of RI (SLRI) on October 15 at the University of Rhode Island. This event is an informal information sharing opportunity focusing on teaching information literacy skills […]
Sign the Declaration for the Right to Libraries
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013The American Library Association encourages all to sign the Declaration for the Right to Libraries, now available in an accessible version on the ilovelibraries.org website. This campaign provides members of school, academic, public, and special library communities with the opportunity to stand up and publicly affirm their right and their will to have strong libraries. […]
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 […]