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.

Melody Allen - (401)574-9306

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 reimburses up to 50% of the eligible costs for construction and renovation projects.

• Delivery Service
  
  Alicia Waters- (401)574-9316
  
  For questions regarding initiating delivery service or adding stops to service, problems with or comments on the service, and the tracking of lost materials. Maintains a list of delivery codes as well as other essential information about each library. Changes in library delivery information should be reported at this number.
  
• Delivery Supplies
  
  Kelley Lima - (401)574-9308
  
  To obtain supplies for LORI delivery service, and use the online Order Form for Delivery Supplies.

Andrew Egan - (401)574-9312
Ann Piascik - (401)574-9314
Beth Perry - (401)574-9305

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

Public libraries should submit complete Disaster & Preservation Plans as part of the Application for Grant-in-Aid. Resources for all types of libraries are on the OLIS website.

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Melody Allen - (401)574-9306

Pland 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.

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.

• Literacy Grants
  
  Ann Piascik - (401)574-9314
  
  Grant program to initiate or develop library literacy services that demonstrate well-designed collaboration with new or existing partners in and outside the library network.
  
• LORI Grants
  
  Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
  Chaichin Chen- (401)574-9307
  
  Funds projects that contribute to resource sharing among LORI libraries. Priority is given to cooperative projects involving more than one library, and to projects that address sharing resources and holdings information online.

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Melody Allen - (401)574-9306

Provides consulting, information and referral services to public libraries. Supports professional library services and offers continuing education for the library community.

Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
Hope Houston - (401)574-9315
Beth Perry - (401)574-9305

The State Government Information Service provides assistance to Rhode Island State Executive Branch agency staff who need job-related information and provides the online State Government Information Directory.

• ILL Clearinghouse
  
  Kelley Lima - (401)574-9308
  Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
  
  LORI Libraries without an OCLC membership may request materials from libraries outside of LORI via the ILL Clearinghouse at OLIS. OLIS accepts all citation requests including those you are unable to verify.
  
  Requests may be made electronically using FirstSearch or the online form.
  
• LORI ILL Code and Procedures
  
  Chaichin Chen - (401)574-9307
  
  Contact for questions regarding the Code and Procedures.

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.

Joseph McGovern - (401)574-9309

Weekly shows broadcast on statewide public access channel focus on library programs, services, and individuals. A joint project with the RI Library Association.

Donna Longo DiMichele - (401)574-9303
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

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.

Joseph McGovern - (401)574-9309

The OLIS Media Resource Center provides support to libraries, library organizations & state agencies by providing Video Over IP for distant meetings and distant learning, video production for cable television and internet streaming and photography.

Hope Houston - (401)574-9315

OLIS maintains a large collection of library materials for professional librarians and students including monographs, videos, and a periodical collection.

Howard Boksenbaum -(401)574-9301

The state of Rhode Island reimburses a percentage of local expenditures to cities and towns for public library services at qualifying libraries.

Melody Allen - (401)574-9306

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
Hope Houston - Readers' Advisor - (401)574-9315
Kenneth Marold - Machine Distribution - (401)574-9313
Ann Piascik - Readers' Advisor - (401)574-9314

General Phone: (401)574-9310
email: tbplus@lori.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.

Hope Houston - (401)574-9315

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.