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OLIS - Frank Iacono Library

The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is a member of the Ocean State Libraries (OSL) consortium. Cards are available for the following user groups:

  • State of Rhode Island employees which are non-RI residents.
  • School libraries that are certified members of the Library of Rhode Island (LORI) but do not belong to the OSL consortium.

OLIS Library card eligibility, conditions and application information can be found at OLIS Library Card Policy.

  • Search for titles in the OSL (Ocean State Libraries) online catalog using your library card and have your items delivered to the location of your choice including the Frank Iacono Library
  • Loan period for OLIS materials is 3 weeks with renewals upon due date if there are no HOLDS on the item.
  • Drop off library materials for return to other Rhode Island libraries

OLIS staff is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4 pm or call (401) 574-9307. Closed State holidays.

New Titles added in 2026

Title  Author
101 Seeds for Library Joy Rebecca Hass
25 Ready-to-Use Sustainable Living Programs for Libraries Ellysia Kroski
A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons: The PLA Workbook of Best Practices PLA
Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries: Programming and Engagement Megan Lotts
Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations, Seventh Edition William W/ Sannwald
Five Steps of Outcome-Based Planning & Evaluation for Youth Services Melissa Gross, Cindy Mediavilla, Virginia A. Walter
Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Handbook for Libraries Bobbi L. Newman
Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future Michael Hagegan, Chris Rosser
Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners Jessica Fitzpatrick
Instructional Design for Teaching Information Literacy Online Janna Mattson, David X. Lemmons, Valerie Linsinbigler, Christopher Lowder
Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library Lucas Maxwell
Libraries and Sustainability: Programs and Practices for Community Impact René Tanner, Adrian K. Ho, Monika Antonelli, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
Library Futures Series Bundle (Four Titles) Many authors
Managing Data for Patron Privacy: Comprehensive Strategies for Libraries Kristin Briney, Becky Yoose
National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries, Second Edition  AASL
Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries Margaret Ann Paauw
Outreach Services for Teens: A Starter Guide Jess Snow
Planning Library Spaces: A Practical Guide for Library Building Projects Lauren Stara
Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities Kodi Laskin
Small Public Library Management, Second Edition Cindy Fesemyer, Christina Jones
Strengthening Library Ecosystems Dorcas Hand, Sara Kelly Johns, Michelle Robertson, Eryn Duffee
Teaching Life Skills at the Library: Programs and Activities on Money Management, Career Development, and More Kimberli S. Buckley
The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries Carli Spina, Rebecca Albrecht Oling
The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries Helen Rimmer
The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship Nicole A. Cooke
The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library Settings Ann Medaille
The Library as Plaground: How Games and Play are Reshaping Public Culture Dale Leorke, Danielle Wyatt
The Networked Librarian: The School Librarian's Role in Fostering Connections, Collaboration and Co-creation Across the Community Sarah Pavey
The Newbery Practitioner’s Guide: Making the Most of the Award in Your Work Laura Schulte-Cooper
The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning and Creativity Megan Lotts
Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers Bobbi L. Newman
Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now Elizabeth McChesney
  • AskRI databases: AskRI serves as the online portal to the Statewide Reference Resource Center, which is managed by Providence Public Library and state-funded via OLIS. Through AskRI, all Rhode Island residents and libraries can access online resources and virtual reference services.
  • RI Learning Center - OLIS Quarterly Book Club: As part of the DOA Lunch and Learn series, OLIS offers a quarterly Book Club meeting for RI State Employees. Registration for each session is available in the RI Learning Center, and participants can attend as many sessions as interest them. OLIS receives copies of each title in various formats (as available through the Ocean State Libraries catalog) of the selected title and begins distributing them to participants roughly one month before the discussion. Once enrolled for a discussion in the Learning Center, employees should email Emily Goodman (emily.goodman@olis.ri.gov) to arrange to borrow a copy.