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Thursday, September 29th, 2011This fall, there will be online training available for several AskRI products including EBSCO databases and ReferenceUSA. Check out all the options for learning about AskRI databases and electronic resources.
Large Print Dictionaries
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011For your patrons who prefer using a large print dictionary, the following suggestions came from the Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped listserv. The best dictionaries are online. The Oxford English Dictionary in electronic version could be printed or set-up on a stand-alone pc or laptop dedicated to the dictionary with ZoomText for enlargement. Large […]
Learn to speak like a pirate
Monday, September 19th, 2011Avast mateys, September 19 be talk like a pirate day, aarrr. And now, for a limited time, you too can learn how to speak like a pirate via Mango Languages. Yep, there’s Mango Pirate . . . and here’s more information from our friends at Mango: Ahoy, mateys! Be ye ready fer some swashbucklin’ and […]
RICH extends grant application deadline
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Due to ongoing power-outages across the state after Hurricane Irene, RICH is extending the September 1st deadline for filing the Major Grant Intent to Apply form. The new deadline is Tuesday, September 6th by 5 p.m. The deadline to submit the Major Grant application remains October 15th by 5 p.m. Original grants announcement on Rhodarian […]
Need assistance after the hurricane?
Monday, August 29th, 2011If Hurricane Irene caused damaged to cultural heritage collections there are specific resources to help in recovery. Professional conservators are available to help you assess collections damage and take the proper steps for recovery. Archives, libraries, historical and preservation societies, museums, and historic sites are all eligible. Heritage Emergency National Task Force Information on Major […]
Be Prepared said de Cervantes
Thursday, August 25th, 2011“Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory” Miguel de Cervantes Warned by NOAA and RIEMA, armed with your disaster plan and supplies; you will be prepared for the impact of of Hurricane Irene. Anytime is a good time to review your disaster plan. However, with Hurricane Irene barreling up the East Coast, now […]
RI Council for the Humanities Grants Cycle
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011August 2, 2011 The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) announced upcoming Major & Mini Grant opportunities. Non-profit organizations and individual researchers are invited to apply for funding to support projects that promote a greater understanding of the humanities in the state of Rhode Island. Through its competitive grant programs, RICH aims to stimulate […]
RI Library Blogs
Friday, July 15th, 2011Thanks to Kieran Ayton for plugging Rhodarian in his Library Blogs article in the latest issue of the RILA Bulletin. Kieran also pointed out OLIS’ Library Related Blogs in Rhode Island. We’d like to ask everyone’s assistance in sending your library blog to us so we can update our list. With everything going on, we […]
Free collections webinars
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Identifying Museum Insect Pest Damage and Cold Storage for Photographs Two different webinars will feature National Park Service resources and experts. The webinars are part of a special partnership with Heritage Preservation and the National Park Service, designed to bring the advice of their best experts to collecting institutions nationwide. Don’t miss this free opportunity […]
Discover Earth! an interactive exhibit from ALA
Monday, June 20th, 2011Would you like to see your public library host Discover Earth: A Century of Change? The Discover Earth exhibition will focus on local earth science topics—such as weather, water cycle, and ecosystem changes—as well as a global view of our changing planet. The primary message of the exhibition is that the global environment changes – […]
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