Access to "Non-Public" Rhode Island Libraries
Brown University
- Rockefeller and Sciences Libraries Head of Circulation 863-2165. A Brown University Letter of Referral is required. These are available from librarians at Public and CRIARL libraries only.
- John Hay Library 863-3723 Picture ID required to use materials.
- John Carter Brown Library 863-2725 2 IDs required to use materials.
Bryant College
- Hodgson Memorial Library Head of Circulation 232-6125. Any college students w/ current college ID from their schools. Access cards available for fee. Letter of referral from local librarian allows for 3 visits/week.
Butler Hospital
- Isaac Ray Medical Library Librarian 455-6249. No access.
Community College of Rhode Island Libraries
- Lincoln Campus Reference Librarian 333-7054. Open Door Policy
- Providence Campus Reference Librarian 455-6150. Open Door Policy
- Warwick Campus Reference Librarian 825-2491. Open Door Policy
- Newport Campus Reference Librarian 851-1698. Open Door Policy.
Eleanor Slater Hospital (state)
- Medical Library Librarian 464-3439. Call in advance.
Johnson & Wales University Library
- Any college students w/ current college ID from their schools. Business and community professionals can get access with a Special Borrowers Card, Access cards available for fee.
Kent County Hospital
- Health Sciences Library, Library Director 737-7010 x1309. Open door policy 8:30 - 4:30, Mon.- Fri.. Reference services may be available as well per fee schedule.
Landmark Medical Center
- Lee Health Sciences Library, Librarian 769-4100 X2054. Referral by local librarian. Appointment necessary.
Meeting Street School
- RI Easter Seal Society Library Librarian 438-9500 x218. Call in advance.
Memorial Hospital
- Health Sciences Library Library Coordinator 729-2212. Referral by local librarian. Appointment necessary.
Miriam Hospital A Lifespan Partner
- Health Sciences Library 793-2291 Library Director. Open door policy. Limited services available. Annual membership fee allows for extended services.
Newport Hospital
- Ina Mosher Health Sciences Library Librarian 846-6400. Open door policy. Limited reference service.
Newport Naval Hospital
- Director - 841-4512. To gain access to the library, patrons must have permission from the
librarian at least 24 hours in advance, to get on base.
New England Institute of Technology
- Library Director 739-5000 x3447. Open door policy.
Office of Library and Information Services
- Professional Collection Reference Librarian 222-5816. Open door
policy. OLIS is a OSL Member. OSL card is necessary to borrow.
Providence Athenaeum
- Director 421-6970. Visitors must register. Some library areas are restricted to members. Special rates are available for students.
Providence College
- Phillips Memorial Library Public Services Librarian 865-2631. Open door policy.
Redwood Library & Athenaeum
- Director of Library Functions 847-0292. Access to general collections, appointment required for Special Collections. Memberships encouraged.
Rhode Island College
- James P. Adams Library Head of Circulation 456-8126. Open door policy.
Rhode Island Department of Health
- Rhode Island Department of Health Health Library, 222-2068, is open
Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Open door policy. however,
appointment advised for specific research requests. Borrowing privileges
with valid RI drivers license or college student ID--2 week loan.
Rhode Island Hospital A Lifespan Partner
- Peters Health Sciences Library 444-4671 Library Director. Open door policy. Limited services available. Annual membership fee allows for extended services.
Rhode Island School of Design
- Reading Services Librarian 454-6227. Open door policy. Membership available for fee.
Rhode Island State Law Library
- Assistant Director) 277-3275, Reference Librarian--Westlaw searches 277-3275. Open door policy. Fee for Westlaw searches.
Rhode Island State House Library
- Librarian 277-2473. Open door policy.
Roger Williams Hospital
- Health Sciences Librarian 456-2036. Appointment necessary.
Roger Williams University Library
- Head of Circulation 254-3084, Head of Circulation for Architecture 254-3679. Open door policy.
Roger Williams University Law Library
- Library Director 254-4546. Open to members of the R.I. Bar. Others w/permission of librarian on Law Library staff. Call in advance.
St. Joseph Health Services
- Health Sciences Library, Director of Library Services 456-3036 (Fatima). Referral by local librarian. Appointment necessary.
Salve Regina University Library
- Reference Department, 847-6650 x 2289 Open door policy. AV, Special Collections, & databases
selectively available to non-primary users.
South County Hospital Library
- Library Services Coordinator 782-8000 x 463/499. Appointment Necessary.
United States Naval War College Library
- Reference Librarian 841-6500, Reading Services Librarian 841-2642. Patron must have specific research needs for materials known to be owned. Special permission is needed to enter Naval Base. One must call in advance for instructions. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00 only.
University of Rhode Island Libraries
- Kingston Reference Desk 874-2653 Open door policy. RI citizen w/proof of residency may get borrower's card.
- College of Continuing Education Library Director 277-5130. Open door policy. RI citizen w/proof of residency may get borrower's card.
- Pell Marine Sciences Library Library Director 874-6546. Open door policy. RI citizen w/proof of residency may get borrower's card.
Veteran's Administration Hospital
- Library Service Chief of Library Services 457-3001. Open door policy. Limited reference service.
Westerly Hospital - Tang Medical Library
- Library Service. Open door policy, Mon. - Fri. 8-4:30. fax 401-348-3774, Tel. 401-348-3260.
