Rhode Island Tax Amnesty Program
By Nicolette Baffoni | November 29, 2017
From the RI Division of Taxation:
“The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is offering a Tax Amnesty program which will allow certain taxpayers to pay the full amount of overdue taxes plus seventy-five percent of any interest due, without having to pay the remaining interest and any penalty amounts due and without being subject to any other civil or criminal penalties.
The Division of Taxation will begin accepting amnesty applications on December 1, 2017. The program will continue through February 16, 2018 and applies to taxes due for taxable periods ending on or before December 31, 2016.”
OLIS will be distributing posters for the Rhode Island Tax Amnesty program to your library. Each library will receive two 11 x 17 posters – one English language and one Spanish language. Please display these prominently in your library. You may print additional posters using the provided PDFs. Learn more about the program at the Rhode Island Division of Taxation Amnesty Program website.
Poster PDFs:
Tax Amnesty Posters_11x17_English
Amnesty poster in Spanish – 8.5×11
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Campaign for Third Grade Reading
By admin | November 22, 2017
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n Thursday, November 2, 2017, United Way of Rhode Island and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT welcomed state leaders and community partners to the Rhode Island College to discuss strategies to improve 3rd grade reading success. The Office of Library and Information Services Youth Services Coordinator was represented by Youth Services Coordinator Danielle Margarida at the convening. Check out the data presentation and event pictures.
Since 2015 when the Rhode Island Reads campaign was launched, 3rd grade reading proficiency has increased from 37% to 40% of students. More needs to be done to accelerate progress. Students who do not read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma. The goal of the campaign is to double the number of the state’s 3rd graders who are reading at grade level by 2025.
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2018 Loleta D. Fyan Grant for Public Libraries
By Donna DiMichele | November 22, 2017
The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant, a grant for up to $5,000 for the improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. Loleta D. Fyan, ALA President 1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to high quality library service and that librarians must be adept in using the political process to acquire this “right of citizenship.”
The grant, up to $5,000, is to be used for the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. The project should:
- result in the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide;
- have the potential for broader impact and application beyond meeting a specific local need;
- be designed to effect changes in public library services that are innovative and responsive to the future; and
- be capable of completion within one year.
Applicants can include but are not limited to: local, regional or state libraries, associations or organizations, including units of the ALA; library schools; or individuals. Deadline for submissions, sent via email, is January 12, 2018.
Contact:
Kelsey Henke
Program Officer
Office of Research & Evaluation
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American Dream Literacy Initiative
By Donna DiMichele | November 20, 2017
With a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the American Library Association (ALA) is launching the sixth round of American Dream grants to public libraries to expand services to adult English language learners and/or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Applicants in this round are eligible for one-time $10,000 grants.
To be eligible for funding, the applicant institution must be a public library within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office: Dollar General Store Locator
The application deadline is January 2, 2018. The program year will begin in February 2018.
Full details are available online.
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Building Bridges in a Divisive Climate
By Donna DiMichele | November 15, 2017
The University of Rhode Island Libraries is offering a program to explore current issues and challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries, archives, and museums. In a panel discussion format, the program seeks to further advance civic values in our society and profession.
Diversity comes in many dimensions such as age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic status. The panel will explore current issues and challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries, archives, and museums.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: University of Rhode Island Libraries, Robert L. Carothers Library, Galanti Lounge – 3rd floor, 15 Lippitt Road – Kingston, RI 02881
Registration is required but the program is free of charge.
Opening Remarks:
- Donald H. DeHayes, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, University of Rhode Island
- George R. Gallien, Director, Multicultural Center, University of Rhode Island
- Karim B. Boughida, Dean of Libraries, University of Rhode Island
Moderator:
- Bohyun Kim, Associate Professor and Scholarly Technology Librarian, University of Rhode Island
Panelists:
- Beatrice Pulliam – Director of Technology and Information Services, Providence Public Library
- Edward Garcia – Director, Cranston Public Library
- Karim Boughida – Dean of Libraries, University of Rhode Island
- Lareese Hall – Dean of Libraries, Rhode Island School of Design
- Lorén Spears – Executive Director, Tomaquag Museum
- Renee Neely – Project Archivist, Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Brown University; Diversity Initiatives, University of Rhode Island Libraries
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Use Data to Increase Community Impact
By Donna DiMichele | November 7, 2017
Are your library’s programs and services maximized to address the needs of the community you serve? The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) to present a webinar on using data to understand the needs of the community and measure the impact of library programs in addressing these needs.
When: 1-2 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, November 30
Format: Webinar
In this interactive webinar, participants will use a hypothetical case study to analyze data, identify community needs, prioritize outcomes, and measure impact. After this webinar, participants will:
- Be able to identify available sources of data about their community;
- Be able to apply strategies for analyzing data to inform how the library can better serve its community;
- Know how to align Project Outcome with community needs; and
- Understand how outcomes data help measure the impact of programs and services.
Participation is free, but registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register, or for more information on this webinar.
About PLA
The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library leaders.
About Research Institute for Public Libraries
Launched in 2015 by the Colorado State Library (CSL) and the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC), the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a singular event for public library leaders and others interested in public library data and evaluation. In this immersive, bootcamp-style event, participants learn practical, strategic methods of gathering, analyzing, and using data for planning, management, and communicating impact.
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IMLS Explores Changing Needs of Library Graduate Programs
By Donna DiMichele | October 31, 2017
IMLS Explores Changing Needs of Library Graduate Programs
October 31, 2017
Washington, D.C.– IMLS launched the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) in 2003. Nearly fifteen years later, the agency continues to concentrate on developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public through LB21. On November 7, IMLS will convene library and information science leaders to examine how to continue progress on meeting these goals.
Meeting to Focus on Recruitment, Training, Developing a Diverse Workforce
IMLS Focus: Positioning Library and Information Science Graduate Programs for 21st Century Practice will be held November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET in Columbia, S.C., hosted by the School of Library and Information Science – University of South Carolina. Members of the public are invited to watch the event via livestream and to join the conversation on Twitter with #LB21focus.
The meeting will bring together representatives from ALA-accredited library graduate school programs, library association leadership, and a diverse range of library stakeholders and thought leaders. Panels will focus on topics including:
- Diversity in the library profession
- 21st century skills, expertise, and competencies
- Alternative models and barriers to LIS graduate education
More information is available on the IMLS website.
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AskRI Scavenger Hunt
By Donna DiMichele | October 26, 2017
AskRI is running a scavenger hunt for grade and middle schoolers involving some of the AskRI resources. And there are cool prizes! Students can sign up as teams and give the team an awesome name! Learn the details at http://askri.org/scavenger-hunt/ Contact John Bent with questions about the contest. Deadline: Teams have until October 31 to sign up!
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Share Your Expertise in Librarianship and Creativity or Social Justice
By Donna DiMichele | October 20, 2017
McFarland Press has issued calls for two anthologies.
Creativity for Success and Personal Growth for Librarians; Book Publisher: McFarland
Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor, Library Partnerships with Writers and Poets (McFarland, 2017); public, academic librarian, indexer.
Carol Smallwood, co-editor, Gender Studies in the Library (McFarland, 2017); public library administrator, special, school librarian.
One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, library administrators, and board members.
Successful proposals will address creative, practical, how-to chapters and case studies depicting a variety of aspects and angles of the library profession as a creative endeavor, within the library walls and beyond. We are looking for ideas that can serve as a foundation, to incorporate into an MLIS course; a Human Resources’ or an organizational plan, as well as a kick-start to personal career goals planning. The focus is on library staff professional and personal growth and development, NOT creative programming and services for patrons.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter; each chapter by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters; author discount. Contributors are expected to sign a release form in order to be published.
Please e-mail titles of proposed chapter(s) with a concise clear summary by November 30, 2017, with brief bio on each author; place CRE, Your Name, on subject line to gubnitv11@gmail.com
Social Justice and Activism in Libraries, Moving Beyond Diversity to Action; Book Publisher: McFarland
Su Epstein, Ph.D., co-editor. Director, Saxton B. Little Free Library, Columbia, Connecticut Carol Smallwood, co-editor. Public Library Systems, Special, School Librarian, Michigan Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor. Reference Librarian, Valencia College, Winter Park, Florida
Carol Smallwood, co-editor. Public Library Systems, Special, School Librarian, MichiganVera Gubnitskaia, co-editor. Reference Librarian, Valencia College, Winter Park, Florida
Vera Gubnitskaia, co-editor. Reference Librarian, Valencia College, Winter Park, Florida
One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing how to take the concept of diversity to the next level. The role librarians can play in social justice and social change, activities supporting tolerance in libraries. Topics could be inclusivity, tolerance, civic engagement, civic education, human rights, social responsibility; in the areas of collection development, programming, professional development, partnerships and outreach—just to name a few.
One author or two or three authors per chapter. Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters: author discount on more copies.
Contributors are expected to sign a release form in order to be published.
Public, school and special librarians, LIS instructors are especially encouraged to submit.
Please e-mail titles of proposed chapters each described in a few sentences by November 30, 2017, brief bio on each author; place TOL, LAST NAME on subject line to: epsteinsc@gmail.com
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Stipends for public library health workshop
By Donna DiMichele | October 16, 2017
Public library workers are invited to apply for a $500 stipend to attend “Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community,” a preconference workshop held at the Public Library Association (PLA) 2018 Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The one-day preconference (Tuesday, March 20) will review core competencies of providing health and wellness services; coach participants through understanding their communities’ needs; and explore how to create fun and informative health-related programming for different age groups and special populations. Participants will learn about core reference and other materials, tips for helping library users evaluate health materials, and an action plan to put your new expertise to work.
The preconference workshop is part of Promoting Healthy Communities, a new nationwide initiative from PLA and National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) that will increase public library workers’ knowledge and skills related to consumer health services.
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