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OSL Cataloging Q&A

Join the OSL Catalogers for our monthly cataloging Q&A! Are there pesky items that have been sitting on your shelf or hiding in a desk drawer for a while and need to be looked at? Register for the...

Date:: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time:: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:: Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Cataloging Ocean State Libraries > Clean Up Initiative
: Register! - 49 seats left

The Technology Working Group is appropriate for anyone who is responsible for evaluating, selecting, troubleshooting and maintaining the technology in their library. If you are the one everyone calls...

Date:: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time:: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location:: Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Technology Technology
: Register! - 91 seats left

Young Adult Services Meeting

Library staff serving teens are invited to this in-person session for networking and reflection. Lunch will not be provided, so please make arrangements to bring your own or purchase...

Date:: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time:: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Location:: Rogers Free Library (Bristol), OLIS Continuing Education
Categories:: Youth Services > Young Adult
: Register! - 95 seats left

OSL Circulation Working Group

This is a hybrid meeting with an in-person location at Louttit Library, 274 Victory Hwy, West Greenwich, RI 02817. If you have questions or need technical assistance during this event, please email...

Date:: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time:: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location:: Louttit Library (West Greenwich), Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Circulation
: Register! - 182 seats left

OSL Cataloging Working Group - in person

In person at Cumberland Public Library All are welcome.

Date:: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time:: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:: Cumberland Public Library, In Person Event - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Cataloging Ocean State Libraries > Meeting
: Register! - 17 seats left

OSL Call for Cataloging Training

It is expected that anyone attending this training has attended an Item in Hand/Attach Cataloging training. This training is for all library staff who create Call for Cataloging records in...

Date:: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time:: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Cataloging Ocean State Libraries > Koha ILS
: Register! - 24 seats left

Mastering Difficult Conversations [NICHE ACADEMY]

From NICHE ACADEMY: Difficult conversations are inevitable, but that doesn't mean we should avoid them. A study from Bravely found that 70% of employees are actively avoiding difficult...

Date:: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time:: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:: Webinar
Categories:: Professional Skills

OSL Public Services and Outreach Working Group

2026-27 Meetings of the Public Services and Outreach Working Group The working group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2 pm. All member library staff are welcome with supervisor...

Date:: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time:: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:: Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Meeting
: Register! - 87 seats left

OSL Membership Meeting (WGR)

Member library directors may find links to meeting packets and other helpful information on the Directors guide. Contact tech@oslri.net for support on the day of the event.

Date:: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time:: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location:: Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > Meeting
: Register! - 73 seats left

OSL eZone Working Group - HYBRID

This meeting will be hybrid with an in-person component held at Louttit Library (WGR).

Date:: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time:: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location:: Louttit Library (West Greenwich), In Person Event - OSL
Categories:: Ocean State Libraries > eZone Ocean State Libraries > Meeting
: Register! - 39 seats left

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