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Important Changes Are Coming This Spring
April 11, 2023
What you can do to get ready for the changes coming soon to eZone and the online catalog. May 1,...
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Ocean State Libraries Selects Koha and Aspen Discovery to Power Its Patron Portal to Books, Media and More in Partnership with ByWater Library Solutions
October 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2022 Ocean State Libraries is delighted to announce that its members have selected Koha and...
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Request for Proposals: Integrated Library Systems, Discovery Platforms, and Related Products
March 7, 2022
Ocean State Libraries seeks responses to its RFP from vendors who are able to meet its unique needs. Responses are...
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OSL Supports the 2022 RI Legislative Agenda
February 14, 2022
OSL is proud to support the 2022 Rhode Island Library Association legislative agenda. This year, their agenda is focused on...
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Job Opportunity: Cataloging and Training Librarian
December 28, 2021
Join our team! We have an opening for our Cataloging and Training Librarian. This is an exciting time to come...
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Ocean State Libraries Receives Grant to Expand Free “Parking Lot” Wi-Fi at Rhode Island Public Libraries
October 22, 2020
Contact Information: Ocean State Libraries Stephen Spohn sspohn@oslri.net 401.738.2200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2020 Ocean State Libraries Receives Grant to...
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High Demand for Digital Library Services in Rhode Island
March 26, 2020
Contact Information: Ocean State Libraries Stephen Spohn sspohn@oslri.net 401.738.2200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2020 High Demand for Digital...
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