Statewide Reference Resource Center 2010
Access to statewide databases will continue with the 2010 agreement between OLIS and the Providence Public Library. New features and improved access to databases are included in the new contract.

OverDrive Compatible MP3 Players Available from OLIS
Ever wish you could be helpful when asked about OverDrive audiobooks? Now OSL library staff can check out a variety of audiobook players to learn more about the technology and the process involved.

World Book Adds Dramatic Learning
World Book's new Dramatic Learning has been added to the collection of resources on AskRI. Explore this new product and look for training through OLIS CE in December.

Mock Newbery Session 2
The next Mock Newbery will be held on December 3. Check out the updated reading list.

Delivery Survey -- Now's the Time
Please complete the online delivery survey with the item counts you'd collected October 19 through October 25. Questions? Call 574-9308 or refer to the delivery survey instruction for more information.

Read for the Record 2009
OLIS staff and the Department of Administration daycare center teamed up to participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record on October 8.

Summer Reading Programs Thrive in 2009
Rhode Island public libraries had many noteworthy successes this past summer during the 2009 children’s and teen summer reading program.

NELINET Joins LYRASIS
OLIS is now a member of LYRASIS, the nation’s newest and largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals. LORI libraries will benefit from the expanded opportunities now available through LYRASIS.

RI Librarians Participate in National Book Festival
OLIS librarians and RI Center for the Book members participated in the Pavilion of the States at the 9th annual National Book Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

OLIS Continuing Education: Fall 2009
Over 20 classes, many offered at multiple times and locations. The first program will start on September 9, 2009.