Resources For Directors

A quick guide to the Office of Library and Information Services Website for library directors.

General Information

• Contact OLIS Staff

• OLIS News

• Resource Sharing

• Library of Rhode Island Standards & Regulations

• Continuing Education

• State Laws Related to Libraries

Public Libraries

• Minimum Standards for Rhode Island Public Libraries

• State Aid to Libraries

• Public Library Construction Reimbursement

• Public Library Annual Survey (PLAS)

• Comparable Statistics for Rhode Island Public Libraries

• State of RI Records Retention Schedules

Additional Resources

• LSTA Subgrants

• Statewide Reference Resource Center

• E-Rate

• Data and Statistics

• Preservation & Disaster Planning Resources

• State of Rhode Island Master Price Agreements (MPA)

  • Libraries and municipalities may purchase off the State's MPA with select vendors. View the Quick Tips for help searching or watch the video (3 minutes).