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Thursday, November 7th, 2013Fresh off the press is the new electronic version of IRS publication for people living and working with a disability, showing tax credits and benefits people with a disability may qualify for. EITC, Earned Income Tax Credit, is a benefit for working people who have low to moderate income. It reduces the amount of tax […]
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 […]
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 […]
Numbers and Spreadsheets and Budgets (Oh my!)
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013From the ACRL New England Chapter Leadership Development Committee: The ACRL/NEC Leadership Development will treat you to one of best and most useful workshops you will ever attend. Join us at The College of the Holy Cross on Thursday October 31, 2013. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. Higher Ed. Finance 101 – Spooked […]
Banned Books Week
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013It’s Banned Books Week! This annual event works to combat censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. ALA has a page of resources and events in which you or your library can participate and find out how to get involved with next year’s celebration. Explore the top ten most challenged books of 2012 If your […]
MOOCs Mobile Technologies
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013That All May Read in a Digital World is a session in the MOOCs, Mobile Technolgoies – Their Impact on Reference Service program being offered by Amigos Library Services on November 7th 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 am CST. The speaker of this session, Dr. Richard Smith is the Director of the Wolfner Talking Book and Braille […]
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Monday, September 16th, 2013Nominate Your Library For the National Medal for Museum and Library Service! All types of libraries, including public, school, academic, research, and archival, are eligible! Nomination Deadline: October 15, 2013 The Institute of Museum and Library Services is seeking nominations for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for exemplary […]
Library Card Sign-up Month
Friday, September 13th, 2013September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and there is still time to promote. ALA has put together a page of resources to help libraries reach the community, including PDFs of posters, audio and digital PSAs, and sample press releases. Find out more and download the tools from the ALA website.
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