SPECIAL GUEST: KARISA TASHJIAN, PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY


·       SPECIAL GUEST: KARISA TASHJIAN, PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY


https://www.provlib.org/ 

Providence Public Library (PPL) is a 143-year-old nonprofit corporation providing free public library services through its rich and historic physical and digital collections, extensive information resources, thought-provoking exhibitions, impactful educational programs, and expert staff.



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1. Access thousands of ebooks through the OSL eZone

2. Stream documentaries on Fox Point's Cape Verdean Community via Kanopy

3. Join us at the monthly Brown Bag Book Club



Vision 

PPL is a library re-imagined. Our library is a place where tradition and innovation intersect — an open and collaborative center of teaching and learning where people can connect, experience, create and achieve. Approachable and inclusive, PPL is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Rhode Islanders and everyone we serve.

PPL Values 

Excellence
We strive to create and provide the best services and experiences for all library users in Rhode Island and beyond. Our employees have a strong sense of pride, responsibility and professional integrity. We value our competent, well-trained staff and maintain high standards in our work.
Freedom
Free access to information is essential to the preservation and promotion of a democratic society. We are free and open to all and uphold library users’ rights to privacy.
Innovation
We are always learning. We are a teaching and learning organization not afraid to evolve and take necessary risks in pursuit of meeting community needs and fostering personal achievement.
Community
We strive to become the state’s best collaborator. We seek and engage in partnerships to create high-impact programs and services that result in meaningful change for people in the communities we serve. We are a welcoming place where all can gather, connect, learn and be inspired.
Diversity
We serve everyone and we represent the diverse communities that make up our city and state. We celebrate our differences and we treat everyone equally and with respect and compassion.
Passion
We love what we do and continually work to be and do better. We relentlessly strive to better understand our communities, our collections and our users.





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I really enjoyed this presenter and I was able to follow her presentation during class. She was able to give the class a bunch of information about the library and all of the special events that they offer. I found the presenter to be very informative and encourage the class to attend the events. I also really enjoyed the icebreaker that she did with the class. It helped me with acknowledge the similarities and differences that exist within our class.  

Once I was able to connect to the information that she was presenting to the class, I wanted to ask her more questions. I was interested in the process of the grant writing and the level of involvement from the executive board.





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