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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced “Communities across the U.S. Answer Call for a Library Card for Every Student” on January 19. White House event advances collaborative initiatives of library, school and elected leaders Washington, DC–Mayors, county executives, school superintendents, and library leaders from approximately 50 cities and counties are meeting in Washington, […]
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Online Reading Room
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015In conjunction with UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, WGBH and the Library of Congress are pleased to announce the launch of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) Online Reading Room. With contributions from more than 100 public media organizations across the country, programs that for decades have gathered dust on shelves are now […]
National Friends of the Library Week
Monday, October 19th, 2015Support your library’s Friends groups with resources from United for Libraries as it coordinates the 10th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 18-24, 2015. OLIS knows how much your library’s Friends groups support the programs and services of your community’s library. United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association says this about […]
White House Task Force on New Americans
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015October 27 Webinar Will Address Interagency Initiative to Better Integrate Immigrants into Communities The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present another webinar in their series for public librarians on immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar will provide an overview about the White House Task Force […]
Route 1 Reads Project
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015The Rhode Island Center for the Book is participating in the Route 1 Reads project sponsored by the East Coast Centers for the Book. Centers for the Book in every state from Maine to Florida chose a book to represent their state. For 2015, The Rhode Island Center for the Book’s Route 1 Reads selection […]
RICH Grants Information Workshops
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015RI Council for the Humanities (RICH) is offering workshops about meeting criteria for grant applications to RICH. Have ideas for a new public humanities project? Join RICH for a free workshop to learn about upcoming major and mini grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations and individual researchers planning public programs in the humanities. The Rhode Island […]
Inspiration and Innovation in Libraries and Museums
Friday, September 18th, 2015IMLS Hosts 2015 Focus Conference in New Orleans, November 16 and 17 Conference to highlight agency priorities, showcase IMLS grantees’ work, and explore the latest issues in museums and libraries The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will hold a conference that will bring together grantees, potential applicants, and professionals working in museums, libraries, […]
How Libraries and Museums Can Strengthen Executive Function
Thursday, September 17th, 2015Webinar: Brain-Building Powerhouses: How Museums and Libraries Can Strengthen Executive Function Life Skills A free webinar featuring the findings from the just-released groundbreaking report, Brain-Building Powerhouses: How Museums and Libraries Can Strengthen Executive Function Life Skills, will be broadcast on September 22. Mind in the Making (MITM), a program of the Families and Work Institute […]
Present at NAHSL Conference in Providence
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015The Program Planning Committee for North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) 2015 in Providence, RI is now accepting proposals for contributed papers, posters, and lightning round presentations to be given during the afternoon and evening of Monday, October 18. You don’t need to be a NAHSL member to participate! And public and academic librarians are […]
ADA 25th Testimonial Event
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015In a panel event full of great testimonials, it was said that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) role is to lead in the achievement of “connectedness” and “employment” for people with disabilities. Employment should be achieved through diverse and open networks and opportunities. The agency wants to “export those ideas,” to make them a priority and do whatever they need to do to […]
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