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Monday, November 10th, 2014There is still time to register for Heritage Preservation’s webinar series! Be sure not to miss out on these free presentations, covering important emergency management programs offered at the state and federal level. Ample time is built into each 90-minute webinar for Q&A. Mitigation and Mitigation Planning Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:00 – 4:30 pm […]
Re-Envisioning Public Libraries
Thursday, October 30th, 2014The Aspen Institute has just released Rising to the Challenge: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries, the culmination of the year-long Dialogue on Public Libraries. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Dialogue brought together librarians, policymakers, technology experts and others to explore the evolving role of libraries in the 21st century. The report identifies three […]
Call for papers: Accessibility and Libraries
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014Special Issue call for papers: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Inclusive Future of Libraries Advances in Librarianship announces a call for papers for a special issue devoted to examining how libraries can be made more accessible for people with disabilities. Academic, public, school, and special libraries all have patrons and staff members with […]
Ebola Resources for Libraries
Friday, October 10th, 2014The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have online resources to help you answer questions about Ebola, the outbreak, and related issues such as transportation-related concerns. Follow the links below to access the resources. NLM Information Resources for the 2014 Ebola Outbreak NN/LM,New England Region Resources for […]
Updates from NM/LN – NER and MLA
Monday, October 6th, 2014National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region and Medical Library Association 2014 Update NN/LM NER offers many services to libraries in New England, including grants and training. Log onto this webinar if you want to learn more and the latest. Webinar: Thursday, October 9, 2014 10 AM – 11:15 AM ET The webinar […]
iBill Currency Reader Requests
Monday, September 29th, 2014The iBill Currency Reader is a federal program. If a public librarian gets an inquiry about the iBill Currency Reader, here is some information about who is eligible and what to do. Current National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) patrons in Rhode Island requesting a currency reader may sign up through Talking Books […]
Sen. Reed Visits Providence Public Library
Friday, September 19th, 2014Senator Jack Reed visited the Providence Public Library on Sept. 19 to learn more about several IMLS funded grants at PPL. In April, OLIS awarded a LORI grant to the RI Family Literacy Initiative for Computer Literacy for Non-Native English Speaking Adults. PPL is also in the midst of its ALLACCESS project, funded by an […]
URI GSLIS Receives Grant for Media Smart Libraries
Friday, September 19th, 2014Senator Jack Reed announced the award of a $475,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. The award, a National Leadership Grant, will support the Media Smart Libraries project lead by Professor Renee Hobbs, director of the Media Education Lab […]
Call for Papers on Resource Sharing
Thursday, September 4th, 2014Call for Papers: Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve The peer-reviewed Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve provides a forum for the presentation of pure and applied research results, discussion of best practices and review of literature regarding all aspects of library resource sharing, document delivery and reserves services. […]
Mobile Apps News
Thursday, September 4th, 2014Mobile Apps News written by Nichole Hennig is a twice monthly free newsletter on mobile apps, tips for using them in creative ways, and discounts on courses and ebooks. Read about “surprising ways that mobile apps are making information accessible to all.” And if you haven’t heard about it already, here’s a place to learn […]
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