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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.

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