http://www.olis.ri.gov/ The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services is the state library agency for Rhode Island. Website includes information and links to information about and for libraries in Rhode Island including governance, planning, staffing, grants, standards, projects and services. en-us webmaster@lori.state.ri.us PHP/4.3.9 http://www.olis.ri.gov/images/logoforfs.gif http://www.olis.ri.gov/ http://www.olis.ri.gov/grants/srrc/overview.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/grants/srrc/overview.php 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. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:31 EST http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/audioplayer.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/audioplayer.php 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. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:43:47 EST http://store.worldbook.com/wb/Assets/CPC/email/dramatic_announce.html http://store.worldbook.com/wb/Assets/CPC/email/dramatic_announce.html 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. AskRI. Explore this new product and look for training through OLIS CE in December.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:02:12 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/children/newbery.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/children/newbery.php The next Mock Newbery will be held on December 3. Check out the updated reading list. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:40:21 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/network/delivery/survey.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/network/delivery/survey.php 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. delivery survey instruction for more information.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:26:26 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/jumpstart.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/jumpstart.php OLIS staff and the Department of Administration daycare center teamed up to participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record on October 8. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:26:31 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/1013srp.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/1013srp.php Rhode Island public libraries had many noteworthy successes this past summer during the 2009 children’s and teen summer reading program. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:14:23 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/lyrasis1021.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/lyrasis1021.php 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. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:48:38 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/bfestival.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/2009/bfestival.php 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. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:38:17 EDT http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/ce/listings.php http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/ce/listings.php Over 20 classes, many offered at multiple times and locations. The first program will start on September 9, 2009. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:58:47 EDT