The Providence Public Library serves as Rhode Island's Statewide Reference Resource Center (SRRC) with state funding provided via the Office of Library and Information Services (RIGL 29-6-9). The goal of the program is to provide quality reference services to all LORI member libraries and to all residents of Rhode Island.

The collections and services of the Providence Public Library's central facility are physically and directly available to residents of Rhode Island cities and towns and other free libraries in the State at least 48 hours per week including two evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Reference services of the Providence Public Library are electronically available to other free libraries and all residents of Rhode Island at least 60 hours per week.

• FY 2010 SRRC Grant: $1,012,378
• Contract Announcement: overview of 2010 contract
• 2010 Contract: 2010 program of service
• 2009 Contract
• 2008 Contract
• 2005 SRRC Survey: report on usage of and future directions for the SRRC

AskRI

AskRI.org is the official website of the Statewide Reference Resource Center.

• How to link to AskRI
• AskRI News and Updates
• AskRI Database Statistics

AskRI Services

• Access to Providence Public Library resources and services, online, in-person, and via telephone
• Ask a Librarian online reference, via email or online chat
  (available at AskRI.org and also available via RI.gov)
• Statewide access to:
  • HomeworkHelpRI powered by Tutor.com for learners in grades K-12, introductory college classes, and adult education
  • World Book Web
  • Select EBSCO databases
  • HeritageQuest