Enriching Individuals, Strengthening Communities

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

Conference highlights include:

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 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).

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

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

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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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.

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.