Virtual training sessions are scheduled for August 27 and September 8. Support materials including instructions, presentation slides and the July training recording are available on the Library of Rhode Island Certification LibGuide. FY2027 LORI …
Register for the August Access On Webinar [nfb.org] Learn how thoughtful design and content choices can make websites, documents, and other digital materials more accessible and easier for screen reader users to navigate. Join the National Federation of …
The program will resume its regularly scheduled second Thursday of the month in October. The topic for the Thursday, September 3, Many Faces of BARD program will be Introducing the Web Player. After the presentation and demonstration, we will take your …
Library staff are invited to apply to attend courses this fall, sponsored in full by the Office of Library and Information Services. Courses may be live or self-paced. A selection of multi-course series are also available. Course titles are provided below …
In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. The meeting will be recorded. To access the meeting, go to https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1603971745 …
Part 1 was presented earlier this summer, and the recording is available on the NLS website. After the presentation and demonstration, we will answer any questions you have about the My Talking Books skill for Alexa-enabled smart speakers. The meeting will …
After the presentation and demonstration, we will take your questions about all things BARD for the remainder of the hour. The program will begin at 7 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour. NLS will record this program. The session can be joined by …
The AI landscape is rapidly evolving everyday. How do libraries talk about AI with their patrons to better support engaged and informed communities around AI? Join OLIS and the AI Safety Awareness Project for this day-long training to learn this and more. …
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An additional virtual training session has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 8 at 3:15pm to accommodate school librarian schedules. Registration is required for this session and can be completed through the OLIS CE Calendar event page. More information …
Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and …
The RI Public Library Annual Survey is now open for submissions. Public libraries will report their FY 2023 data about library operations, services, collections, circulation, staffing, and more. Through the PLAS, libraries also apply for state grant-in-aid …
The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is pleased to have been able to provide funding to offer Rhode Island library users access to almost 1,700 new titles in the Ocean State Libraries' (OSL) Ocean State eZone with digital collections …
RI libraries may become members of the Library of Rhode Island (LORI) resource sharing network by meeting Standards and Regulations and agreeing to its resource sharing policies and protocols. Certified members are eligible to participate in statewide …
Summary The LORI Certification for FY2027 will open Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Public libraries are required to submit the PLAS in order to qualify for state library grant-in-aid. Two virtual training sessions have been scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 2pm and Wednesday, August 19 at 10:30am. The sessions will review the use of …
After the presentation and demonstration, we will answer any questions you have about the My Talking Books skill for Alexa-enabled smart speakers. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. eastern time and will last for one hour. To access the meeting, go to: https …
Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday by visiting the VA Freedom 250 Virtual Exhibit. The exhibit ranges across American history, from an 1864 photo collage of the last living Veterans of the Revolution to some of the medical innovations pioneered by VA …
Register for the June Access On Webinar [nfb.org] Since our last presentation on accessible gaming, significant advancements have been made in games, consoles, software, and accessibility resources. Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 will explore the …
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