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Monday, September 10th, 2012We hope you are familiar with OLIS’ Jobline, your first source for library job openings in the Ocean State. OLIS supplements Jobline with links to ‘New England Library Jobs’ and selected ‘Outside of New England” job listings. However, for those looking far and wide for a job in a library, check out this: “Library Employment […]
Show Them Why They Should Support the Library
Thursday, September 6th, 2012Working closely with the research departments of ALA and IMLS, StateStats.org created an infographic: Why support your local library? The infographic illustrates the importance of libraries and can be used to muster legislative support, donations, volunteers, friends, etc. Use the link below to view the the infographic. The instructions at the top of the infographic […]
$1 million for the Digital Public Library of America
Friday, August 31st, 2012On July 26, The National Endowment for the Humanities announced a $1 million award to support the incorporation and launch of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a groundbreaking project that seeks to digitize and bring together the contents of our nation’s libraries and archives, and make them freely available to all online. Complete […]
PLA offers free advocacy training
Friday, August 31st, 2012The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering free advocacy training through its Turning the Page 2.0 program, a unique opportunity for free, in-depth, interactive, online education in public library advocacy. This opportunity is the last time it will be offered free through PLA. During this six week course you will get one-on-one attention from professional […]
Be Prepared "When, Not If"
Monday, August 27th, 2012Online Training The Northeast Document Conservation Center offers the free webinar: “A Matter of When, Not If: Preventing and Preparing for Disasters.” The webinar covers the basics of emergency prevention, planning, response and collections salvage. Check it out if you are just beginning to pay attention to disaster planning or if you need a refresher. […]
RICH Major Grant Deadlines
Thursday, August 16th, 2012The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) invites non-profit organizations to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects in the state of Rhode Island. The deadline to register to apply for a Fall Major Grant is September 4, 2012, by 5:00pm. To register, an Intent to Apply form must be submitted online. […]
Talking Books Leadership
Friday, August 10th, 2012Karen Keninger was appointed the Director of the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in March 2012. Read the American Library Association interview with Karen in the Newsmaker column of the American Libraries magazine.
RI Library Report
Monday, July 30th, 2012Don’t miss all the news on RI libraries as reported by The Rhode Island Library Report. The project is an online public journalism project that will explore the essential role played by libraries in Rhode Island as they face an uncharted future. The project will examine their past, present and future functions and will encourage […]
I Love My Librarian Award
Monday, July 16th, 2012How about nominating a librarian who has done a super job at making your library accessible for patrons with disabilities? See I Love My Librarian Award for complete details and nomination forms. Nominations for the 2012 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Awards are open through September 12. 10 librarians each […]
Public access to digital content
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012“Public libraries to lead initiative to ensure public access to digital content” In a press release dated 10 July 2012, OCLC announced that it received an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant in the amount of $99,957.00 for a new initiative, “The Big Shift: Advancing Public Library Participation in Our Digital Future.” The purpose […]
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