Registration for the 2012 Rhode Island Library Association Conference is now open. Register by May 10 for Early Bird rates!

Enriching Individuals, Strengthening Communities

Dates: Thursday, May 31 & Friday, June 1
Location: Bryant Center @ Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Conference highlights include:

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Senator Jack Reed Receives Honorary Membership to the American Library Association

Rhode Island's own U.S. Senator Jack Reed (R.I) was honored on April 32, 2012 in Washington, D.C. with Honorary Membership from the American Library Association for his continued support of national libraries. Reed was presented with the prestigious honorary membership during a ceremony at the 2012 National Library Legislative Day.

Thank you, Senator Reed! Read The full story at District Dispatch.

 

RI Libraries Work With DLT to Get Rhode Islanders Back to Work

RI libraries have been on the front lines during the economic downturn, assisting patrons with unemployment and job search needs.  These efforts have been recognized as indispensable by those working in workforce recovery, and now RILA, in partnership with the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), has formalized this relationship with RI's Department of Labor and Training (DLT).

Money Smart Week @ Your Library, April 21 - 28, 2012

Rhode Island libraries of all types are encouraged to offer a financial literacy program during the week of April 21 - 28, 2012. RILA would love to help any RI library promote these programs via the RILA website, the RILA  Facebook page, and by making the Money Smart Week promotional graphics available to your library. For more information, or to have your program publicized, please email president@rilibraries.org.

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 9:00am to Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 5:00pm

RILA Bulletin Question

The RILA Bulletin has a question for you: Why did you become a librarian? What sparked your interest in the profession? Did you fall into it, or has this been a dream since childhood? Did you have a special librarian in your life who encouraged you?
They say that every librarian has a story, and we want to hear yours--long or short, boring or complicated.

Responses will be kept anonymous and will run in the new installment of The Bulletin--November 15th, and possibly in future installments too!

Summary of the 2011 Legislative Session

A great summary of the 2011 legislative session relating to libraries. OLIS and RILA: Working together! (Kudos to Chief Library Officer, Howard Boksenbaum for putting this together). http://www.olis.ri.gov/news/legislation/2011summary.php

Report from the 2011 ALA Annual Conference

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
New Orleans, LA—June 23-28, 2011
Report by Chris La Roux, ALA Chapter Councilor for RI

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2011 Conference Surveys

Now that the RILA Conference has ended, we would like to hear your opinions! Use the links below to complete our conference survey. The conference committee uses these surveys to plan for next year, so your input is very important.

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RILA Opposes H6106 and H6189

There is hearing by the House Committee on Finance for H6106 and H6189 on Tuesday, June 7th at 1 pm. The Rhode Island Library Association opposes both of these acts and will testify in opposition along with other RI library leaders. If you are available, come out and demonstrate your opposition by attending the hearing, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 1PM in the Trainor Hearing Room in the RI State House.

RILA Annual Awards - Nominations due May 10, 2011

The annual RILA awards process provides the opportunity for special recognition of the accomplishments, service and commitment of trustees, librarians and others.  The RILA Executive Board encourages you to nominate a deserving colleague or associate for this year’s awards.

This year’s nominations are due no later than May 10, 2011. Nomination letters should be sent to Chris La Roux, Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI  02828  They may also be sent via e-mail to Chris at : chrislaroux@yahoo.com.

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