Library of Rhode Island Certification

RI libraries may become members of the Library of Rhode Island (LORI) resource sharing network by meeting LORI Standards and Regulations and agreeing to LORI resource sharing policies and protocols. Certified LORI members are eligible to participate in statewide delivery and other resource sharing activities such as FirstSearch and the ILL Clearinghouse. Libraries are certified for membership annually.

Changes to the LORI Certification process are being implemented in 2020, when certification moves from January-March to July-September. Please review the information on LORI Certification changes to learn how your library is affected and actions libraries need to take to remain a LORI member.

FY2022 LORI Certification

• Log In to LORI Certification - LibPAS
• Resource Guide for Library of Rhode Island Certification

Certification Components

• Key Contacts Update
• ILL Statistics Report Form
• Technology Scan
• Standards Certification Form
• Interlibrary Loan and Library Service Policies
  • Sample Policies

Waiver Request

• Request for Waiver of LORI Standards
• LORI Standards Waiver Request Form
  Waiver request forms must be completed electronically, signed, and submitted to OLIS electronically.