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
• Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Contact Change Form
• 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).