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Monday, October 28th, 2019Cornucopia of Rhode Island (CORI) will be hosting its annual Fall Mini Conference on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 PM at the Rhode Island State Library. CORI’s mission is to serve Rhode Island’s library community of color by promoting library services to people of color and developing librarians and library staff of color. This year’s […]
Apply Now: Rhode Island Census 2020 Outreach Grants
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019From the Rhode Island Foundation: Rhode Island organizations are invited to apply for grants to conduct outreach and education activities that will encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Those activities should focus specifically on increasing census response rates in communities that have been historically undercounted or are vulnerable to an undercount in 2020. Allowable activities […]
Health Literacy Month
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019October is Health Literacy Month. Resources librarians can use for Health Literacy Month, and beyond, include: Learn something new from The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). In its weekly blog post, NLM answers the questions: “What is Health Literacy?” and How can we improve Health Literacy?” NLM defines Health Literacy on its Initiatives […]
Free Resources to Promote Fire Prevention Month
Thursday, October 17th, 2019October is Fire Prevention Month. Introduce and educate library patrons about fire safety using free resources in Spanish and English. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to […]
Four RI Public Libraries Receive Funding for Workforce Development from ALA/PLA Libraries Lead with Digital Skills
Friday, September 20th, 2019Today the RI Office of Library & Information Services is pleased to announce that four library systems in Rhode Island were selected to receive funding from Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of the American Library Association and Public Library Association, sponsored by Grow with Google. The goal of the initiative is to ensure […]
Award for Guides to Library Resources
Thursday, September 12th, 2019The American Library Association (ALA) offers Carnegie-Whitney Awards in amounts up to $5,000 for Guides to Library Resources. The ALA Publishing Committee provides these grants for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. […]
Training for Boards of Trustees
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019Free educational sessions from the Rhode Island Foundation are great opportunities for library trustees. Registration is required. Details and registration information for all sessions are on the Rhode Island Foundation website. For new and seasoned board chairs, these four sessions will include a mini-workshop and peer discussion focused on specific topics. Board Chair/Executive Director Relationships, […]
Coalition of Library Advocates Presents Author Program
Monday, September 9th, 2019The Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates presents a panel discussion “Launching Young Lives: Why Authors Love Libraries” September 21, 2019 2:30-4:00Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806 Participating authors:* Linda Crotta-Brennan* Kara LaReau* Nancy Tupper Ling * Padma Venkatraman Moderator: Meagan Lenihan, Lower School Librarian at Lincoln School Following the panel, there […]
Free Smithsonian Poster Exhibit Available
Friday, August 23rd, 2019World War I: Lessons And Legacies For Libraries The Smithsonian Institution is offering a free poster exhibition about World War I to all types of libraries: public, school, college/university, and special libraries. Sparked by the assassination of one man, the war eventually included the forces of the world’s major industrial powers (over 18 countries in […]
Does the Library Have a Role During a Disaster?
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019Libraries and Non-Traditional Facilities in Emergencies Join a webinar sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II to learn about the role non-traditional facilities like libraries and senior centers play in emergencies. These public facilities in every community can be powerful resources during disasters and emergencies. Topics include how New Jersey integrated its […]
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