Spring 2008 Talking Times
It's Spring and with it comes the Talking Times newsletter published by the Talking Books Plus Library. This issue includes booklists for all ages, an assistive technology funding source, online book ordering instructions and more.

BoksenBlog Debuts
RI's Chief Library Officer ventures out across the web with OLIS' newest blog, the BoksenBlog. Join him - links to posts appear on the right side of the OLIS homepage.

SurfRI Is Back!
SurfRI, Rhode Island statewide databases, is back for a second year. Search over 100 databases to find information on anything from health to history. But hurry . . . the trial only lasts until May 31st!

E-Rate: Funding Year 2009 Form 470 is Available Online
This is very good news for libraries who need to do lengthy procurements. Form 470 for the next funding year was typically made available on SLD site around July 1.

Announcing New Books @ the OLIS Library
Check out the latest additions to the OLIS Library. There is something for everyone in this list of new books - from read-aloud guides to books on using outcome measurements in your library. Keep up-to-date with your professional reading by selecting a title and requesting it today!

Two Library Construction Projects Nearing Completion
The old Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library in Burrillville will close on March 9 to move into its new quarters, which will open April 1. The Rogers Free Library in Bristol is scheduled to be completed this summer.

Continuing Education
OLIS Spring CE schedule features over twenty courses for your professional development. Choose from a wide array of classes, including children's and young adult sessions, technology training, current issues and timeless topics in librarianship.