Departments & Affiliated Units
The University of Rhode Island Libraries consist of the following departments and units. (Organizational Chart [PDF])
Faculty Documents
- Library Faculty Bylaws [PDF]
- Library Faculty Elections 2019 [PDF]
Libraries
The University of Rhode Island Libraries consist of the following three libraries.
- Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons
- Feinstein Providence Campus Library
- Pell Marine Science Library
The Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons
The Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons is our main library, located on the Kingston campus.
Inscriptions
- Nine inscriptions decorate the University Library in Kingston. They were carved by John Benson from 1992-1995 as part of a program to provide art for public facilities.
- More information about Inscriptions.
Branch Libraries
Feinstein Providence Campus Library
The Feinstein Providence Campus Library is housed in the historic Shepard Building in downtown Providence. The Feinstein Providence Campus Library has supported the information needs of Providence students since 1945.
Pell Marine Science Library
The Pell Marine Science Library is located on the University’s Narragansett Bay Campus, and opened in 1968. It provides resources and services that support the instructional and research programs at the Bay Campus. The collection emphasizes oceanography, marine biology, fisheries, atmospheric chemistry, and coastal and estuarine habitats.