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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Registration is filling up fast for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit on August 7, from 9 – 4 at URI’s Carothers Library Galanti Lounge. Register now at the
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OLIS CE Calendar: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit [olis-ri.libcal.com]</a> to save your spot!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The Office of Library and Information Services, RILA, Cornucopia and URI-GSLIS invite librarians and library staff to come together for a statewide conversation about how we might
embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices into library services, programs, collections and work culture. The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit is a day-long event that will include opportunities for both listening and participating throughout
the day. The program includes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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keynote address by Loren Spears, Executive Director of the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomaquagmuseum.org_homepage&d=DwMFaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=qcM6taeeuo-2ltnPCQx3vJKoL9QEVEJGCNTe7X8b9X4&m=9SJIMGQ-Lg1KbU-Ytlv-diMig4rZLVVC1y9jI8r5TLY&s=WIDTUhp-r_1BRz_GQkoysYvBY3mI2ETUazEHR-fJ3hw&e=">
<span style="color:blue">Tomaquag Museum</span> [tomaquagmuseum.org]</a>;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
breakout sessions to learn about and discuss Implicit Bias with <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.diversitytalkspd.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=qcM6taeeuo-2ltnPCQx3vJKoL9QEVEJGCNTe7X8b9X4&m=9SJIMGQ-Lg1KbU-Ytlv-diMig4rZLVVC1y9jI8r5TLY&s=N_A2W_uEp5s_QztHIzQ-87Ywi4rMvQ00UsrDV6Gcxmk&e=">
<span style="color:blue">Diversity Talks</span> [diversitytalkspd.com]</a>;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
panel of local community organizations promoting equity and inclusion in different communities across RI, facilitated by Cheryl Burrell, Associate Director of the
<a href="http://odeo.ri.gov/"><span style="color:blue">RI Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity</span></a>; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
hands-on exercise to help generate actionable ideas for you to bring back to your library.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">OLIS and its partners will continue to provide training, support and resources for EDI following the summit, and looks forward to participating in efforts to make Rhode Island libraries
more diverse and inclusive spaces for both community members and library workers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">This event is open to library staff from all types of libraries and all service areas. Lunch will be served.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i>If any reasonable accommodation is needed to ensure equal access or participation, contact the Office of Library and Information Services at (401) 574-9300 not less than three
(3) business days in advance of the meeting or program date. More advanced notice is highly advisable.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Nicolette Baffoni, Adult Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Office of Library & Information Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Rhode Island Department of Administration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">One Capitol Hill | Providence, RI 02908-5803<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">401.574.9316 (voice) | 401.574.9320 (fax) |
<a href="http://www.olis.ri.gov/">www.olis.ri.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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