The Library of Rhode Island, or LORI, is a multi-type statewide library network, administered by the Office of Library and Information Services to foster and facilitate resource sharing and cooperation among the state's libraries and library personnel. It is physically manifested by the network of specific libraries of all types that have agreed to share their resources and services with each other, and to engage in other cooperative projects.

About the Network

LORI Network member libraries abide by the established LORI Standards and agree to resource sharing policies and protocols.

• LORI Standards and Certification
• LORI Members
• LORI ILL Procedures

Services to the Member Libraries

• Statewide Delivery
• FirstSearch
  • Registration for User Account
• Interlibrary Loan
• Subject Reference Help from the Providence Public Library
• E-rate assistance
• LSTA competitive grant program
• OCLC ILL Clearinghouse (provides access to materials outside RI)