Archive for February, 2015
Ethics and Privacy in Health Information
Thursday, February 26th, 2015[February 25] WebJunction announced New Pathway for Understanding Ethics and Privacy in Health Information and Services http://bit.ly/1EuVA9e Libraries connect people to the information they need to enrich and improve their lives. When it comes to helping patrons with their health information needs, library staff often have questions about how to maintain ethical standards and patron […]
Simplifying Preservation Planning
Thursday, February 26th, 2015Simplifying Preservation Planning Using Worksheets Free Webinar: Learn how a small organization with limited funds and two staff members developed a successful strategy to meet its preservation and access needs! Date/Time: March 5, 2015, 2-3:30 EST This webinar will show you, in the context of a case study, how to make a long-range preservation plan […]
Tobacco-Free Youth Mini-Grant
Thursday, February 12th, 2015Tobacco-Free Youth Mini-Grant Opportunity The United Way in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program (RITCP) invites applications from not for profit youth based organizations/schools to participate in two coordinated statewide events that will boost awareness about tobacco use and tobacco free living among youth in RI. Deadline: Monday February 23, […]
Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day @ NERGC
Tuesday, February 10th, 20152015 New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC) 13th Conference “Navigating the Past: Sailing into the Future” 15-18 April 2015 Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day NERGC’s fifth Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day will be held on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 at the Providence Biltmore. The day will be devoted to showing attendees how genealogy can enhance curricula, attract […]
United Way 2-1-1 Helps Everyone
Monday, February 9th, 2015Wednesday, February 11 is 2-1-1 Day, and United Way 2-1-1 will be celebrated at the State House. Check out the article in the February 8 Providence Journal spotlighting the great work United Way 2-1-1 does to help Rhode Islanders get the information they need, when they need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a […]
2 Grant Opportunities
Monday, February 9th, 2015[Feb. 6] The Rhode Island Foundation announced that applications are now being accepted for the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund and the Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund. If applicable, you may apply for funding from both funds. The Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund supports the preservation of historical manuscripts, documents and municipal records dating from […]
Webinar for Public Librarians on Human Trafficking Prevention
Monday, February 9th, 2015Webinar Title: Human Trafficking Prevention 101: An Overview for Public Libraries Date and Time: Monday, February 23, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT As part of their partnership to provide resources for public librarians, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present a webinar on […]
Health Literacy Toolkit
Thursday, February 5th, 2015Toolkit: Health Literacy and Health Insurance Literacy A new Alliance for Health Reform Toolkit, “Health Literacy and Health Insurance Literacy: Do Consumers Know What they are Buying?” addresses the extent and significance of both health literacy and health insurance literacy for Americans buying and using health insurance. The Toolkit includes: An overview of problems associated […]
Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015Throughout the 2015 and on the ADA Anniversary – July 26, celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in your libraries and communities. “While much progress has been made, much remains to be done.” Need some ideas about how you can celebrate? Check out the “Explore the ADA Anniversary Tool Kit” which has videos, resources, […]
President Obama’s Budget Increases Library Funding
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama today transmitted to Congress the Obama Administration’s nearly $4 trillion budget request to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2016, which starts October 1, 2015. The President’s budget reflected many of the ideas and proposals outlined in his January 20th State of the Union […]