Q. Can alumni use the library?

Any Rhode Island resident over the age of 18, whether a RIC alumnus or not, can receive a special borrowers card with limited borrowing privileges of physical materials at Rhode Island College and the Community College of RI libraries. Please apply at the library Borrowing Services desk. Alumni and RI residents do not have access to library databases off campus, but may use them in the library.

Database Alternatives:

• AskRI

  An online portal for all services of the Statewide Reference Resource Center at Providence Public Library. AskRI is a state program funded through the Office of Library Information Services with the objective of making online resources available to all RI citizens.

• Register for a JStor Individual Account

  A registered individual account enables researchers to access and read participating publisher articles online for free.