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Using Udemy

To access free training via Udemy, you must have a valid Rhode Island library card. 

Obtaining a Library Card

If you are a Rhode Island resident but don't currently have a library card, we strongly suggest getting one at your local library, which may carry additional benefits for you as a user. To find your local Public Library, please visit the Library Directory.

If you are a Rhode Island State Employee, but not a resident, you can obtain an OLIS Library Card. 

Eligibility and Conditions

  1. Applicants must be current employees of the State of Rhode Island and provide a state email address in their application.
  2. The card is valid for one year from the date of issue; cards must be renewed annually.
  3. State employees who are non-RI residents may be issued an OLIS Library Card for work purposes only and to access AskRI.org databases for work purposes.
  4. OLIS Cards for non-RI residents may not be issued or renewed at public libraries.
  5. Cardholders agree to adhere to all terms and conditions of Ocean State Libraries in their application for an OLIS Library Card.
  6. OLIS reserves the right to suspend cardholder privileges of any individual found in violation of these terms and conditions.
  7. OLIS Library Cards will be suspended when the holder departs state service.

To apply for a card, please complete the library card application and submit it to the OLIS LORI Team, through interoffice mail, or stop by OLIS on the 2nd floor at the Department of Administration, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Finding Udemy

Visit the Statewide Reference Resource Center on our site. There is a link to Udemy, which will ask you to enter your library card number in order to access the site.

You can also find the Statewide Reference Resource Center under "Programs and Support" on the main menu, then "Grants & Funding"; it will be one of the items there. 

Accessing Udemy

a) Once you have been authenticated with your library card, you will be presented with an introductory screen that will allow you to create an account or to log in (if you already have one) to track your courses and progress. Click the button with the label "Sign in or Create a Udemy Account."

 

Udemy. Create account or log in screen
Udemy page to create an account or login into an existing account

b) Enter your username and password. If you don't have an account, you will be prompted to create one.

Udemy. Authentication screen
Udemy: Authentication prompt

c) After logging in (or successfully creating a new account), you should see a screen similar to the one below. Indicating "Welcome back, [Your name]."  

Udemy. Welcome screen
Udemy: Welcome screen

d) We suggest that you bookmark this page in order to enable quick access to the Udemy training site.