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Howard Boksenbaum - (401)574-9301
The Annual Report is a survey of statistical library data including finances, personnel, programs and services. Data is collected via OLIS' contract with Bibliostat and then sent to the appropriate state and federal agencies.
The Comparable Statistics for Rhode Island public libraries are compiled from the Annual Report.
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Provides consultation and programs for children's library services, children's literacy, continuing education, and reading promotion projects.
Andrew Egan - (401)574-9312
Debbie Cullerton - (401)574-9302
Continuing education programming is an integral part of the Office of Library and Information Services’ effort to increase the competencies of the staffs of Rhode Island libraries and explore emerging professional issues. See the CE online brochure and registration.
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
The Public Library Construction Reimbursement Program provides guidance in all aspects of public library construction programs from inception to completion and reimburses up to 50% of the eligible costs for construction and renovation projects.
Andrew Egan - (401)574-9312
Ann Piascik - (401)574-9314
Resources for libraries to extend services to and accommodate people with disabilities, including updating and developing pages of Web resources for people with disabilities and for the librarians and others who serve them.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
RI law requires that public libraries maintain Disaster Plans and Preservation Plans.OLIS requests them in digital form as part of the Application for Grant-in-Aid. Resources for all types of libraries are on the OLIS website.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Plan and promotes early literacy projects including the Mother Goose Programs, the Transition to Kindergarten calendar, and resources for story times and outreach to parents/providers.
Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
Information about discounts on telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Chaichin Chen- (401)574-9307
Grant programs supported by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library Services and Technology Act funds. The grants are awarded as state agency subgrants by OLIS.
Howard Boksenbaum - (401)574-9301
Debbie Cullerton - (401)574-9302
The Library Board is composed of seventeen members, fifteen of whom are appointed by the Governor to represent various groups and interests related to library services, as well as two ex officio members who represent Elementary and Higher Education.
Howard Boksenbaum - (401)574-9301
Weekly shows broadcast on statewide public access channel focus on library programs, services, and individuals. A joint project with the RI Library Association.
Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
For information on how to become a member of the LORI library network, the rights and responsibilities of membership, or a list of current members and codes. View the Membership Materials.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
LORI is Rhode Island's statewide, multitype library network. It includes public and private school, academic, and research libraries; public libraries; state and institutional libraries; and special libraries. Network Services supports resource sharing services including ILL, OCLC Clearinghouse, and Delivery. It facilitates communication among the staff of LORI libraries through e-mail accounts, training, and web services. Network Services manages LORI Membership Standards and LORI Grants.
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
OLIS maintains a large collection of library materials for professional librarians and students including monographs, videos, and a periodical collection.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Howard Boksenbaum - (401)574-9301
Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
Howard Boksenbaum -(401)574-9301
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
The state of Rhode Island reimburses a percentage of local expenditures to cities and towns for public library services at qualifying libraries.
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Reading promotion program for preschoolers, elementary age children and teens in cooperation with the Collaborative Summer Library Program.
Andrew Egan - Regional Library
Supervisor - (401)574-9312
General Phone: (401)574-9310
email: tbplus@olis.ri.gov
For information on talking books and other services for the blind and physically handicapped. TBP is a general library collection of books and magazines in alternate formats, such as cassette and braille. Eligible individuals and institutions may apply for service. All materials are loaned free of charge and sent "Free Matter" through the U.S. mail.
Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
Karen Mellor - (401)574-9304
Online publication of information for the Rhode Island library community to keep them informed about OLIS/Library Programs activities and about current issues affecting the Library of Rhode Island.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
For listserv information, please contact Karen
Mellor - (401)574-9304
The Young Adult Round Table is a monthly meeting of public and school librarians as well as library school students concerned with all aspects of library service to young adults.
Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
Office of Library and Information Services, One Capitol Hill, Providence RI 02908-5803, (401)574-9300; Fax: (401)574-9320
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