Beginning July 1, 2003, whenever a library or the library/combined libraries of a city or town is/are unable to comply with a particular standard, it/they must submit a Request for Waiver.

The Chief Information Officer will render a written decision from the Office of Library and Information Services within six weeks of receiving the request.

If the request for waiver is denied, the library/combined libraries of a city or town may appeal the decision. The library/combined libraries of a city or town must file a written notice of appeal within ten calendar days of the decision. A letter of appeal is sent to the Chair of the Library Board of Rhode Island with a copy to the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Library and Information Services.

The appeal will be heard by the Library Board of Rhode Island at its regular meeting or within six weeks whichever comes first.

Written response to the appeal will be sent to the library/combined libraries of a city or town within ten days of the appeal hearing.

Request for Waiver in PDF

Request for Waiver in MS Word; Instructions