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Friday, July 10th, 2015North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) 2015 annual conference will be in Providence from Sunday, October 18 through Tuesday, October 20. NAHSL is a regional chapter of the Medical Library Association. Keynote speakers include: Amy Dickinson, Syndicated columnist, bestselling author, and National Public Radio personality; Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD – Pediatrician, librarian, and founding […]
Measuring Digital Literacy
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015The Northstar Digital Literacy Project created an assessment that defines the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. The ability of adults to perform these tasks can be assessed through online, self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in eight main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating […]
Preservation Metrics Today
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015Preservation Metrics Today: Heritage Health Information and Preservation Statistics A free Connecting to Collections Care webinar Date: June 11, 2015 Time: 2-3:30 EDT Now more than ever, data drives decisions: Which projects should be funded? Where is staff needed? What activities should take priority over others? How can you find the data to help when […]
Making Ebooks work in Libraries
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015NISO will offer a virtual conference about ebooks and libraries on June 17, 2015. The Eternal To-Do List: Making Ebooks work in Libraries From scholarly monographs to textbooks, the range of e-book formats and use cases is rapidly expanding. Libraries are on the front lines of this issue, actively evolving their approach to offering e-books […]
Library Convening will Focus on Engaging Communities
Monday, June 1st, 2015The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will hold its third stakeholder convening with library and archives professionals on Tuesday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PDT at the Los Angeles Public Library in Los Angeles, CA. The meeting will focus on community engagement and spotlight a range of IMLS-funded programs. Online participants […]
Free Webinars on Inclusive Library Programs and Services
Thursday, May 21st, 2015From the LBPH (Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped) listserv through Talking Books Plus– Project ENABLE presents two free webinars for librarians to provide inclusive programs and services for all patrons with disabilities. See details for registration information. May 22, 2015 Supporting Public and Academic Librarians to Provide Inclusive Programs and Services for All […]
Kids Reading Across RI 2015
Friday, May 15th, 2015If you did not have an opportunity to attend the Kids Reading Across Rhode Island Kick-Off event, you can see some of the day’s action on Flickr There is a brief recap of the day on the OLIS website. You can learn more about the RI Summer Reading Program online. The Kids Reading Across RI […]
Joint Mini Conference sponsored by the REFORMA Northeast Chapter
Friday, May 8th, 201511th Joint Mini Conference Friday, June 5, 2015 11am – 4pm New York Public Library Schwarzman Building Trustees Room 42nd Street and 5th Avenue New York, New York Theme: Librarians Without Borders: Libraries Transforming Communities The Joint Mini Conference sponsored by the REFORMA Northeast Chapter brings together the ethnic caucuses of ALA: American Indian Library […]
MayDay 2015
Friday, May 1st, 2015Today is May 1 – there are worldwide celebrations around many themes. The earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian times. In the late 19th Century, May Day was chosen as the date for International Workers’ Day. May 1 is also one of two feast days of the Catholic patron saint of workers St. Joseph the […]
Kick Off Money Smart Week!
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015Join the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) and the Rhode Island Library Association (RILA) for a Financial Literacy & Library Professionals Money Smart Networking Event on: Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. At the William Hall Library, Cranston RILA & OLIS invite financial literacy and library professionals from across […]
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