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Welcome to the University Libraries guide to the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS) program at URI! Here, you'll learn how to find information through the library, from books to journal articles to quality online resources.
We've also put together a collection of freely accessible resources and recommendations to help you build your professional network, which you can refer to for ongoing education and support after graduating from the program.
Use the tabs to navigate this guide, and don't hesitate to ask a librarian if you need extra help.
Library Starter Kit
Below you will find many helpful links to help you navigate the URI library - both in person and online!
- URI University Libraries HomepageYour landing page to accessing all of the URI Libraries services and subscription resources!
- Getting Started @ The LibrariesGeneral information about using the URI Libraries for research. Also provides tutorials for several common tasks at the library such as finding books and articles.
- FAQs for Graduate StudentsAre you a graduate student? Find answers to common questions about the Libraries here.
- User Guides for General Library InformationHere, you'll find a wide array of user guides to orient you to the Carothers Library and its services. A useful resource for first-time visitors, both online and in-person!
- InfoRhodeThese short information literacy tutorials will help you to learn, or to refresh, basic college-level information research skills. They explain how to find, evaluate, and cite books and periodical articles using the University Libraries' catalog and databases.
- Library Research Tips and TricksGuide on optimizing various web tools for doing library research. Many of these techniques can be customized for use with the URI Library's resources.
- Google Tips & TricksLots of tips and ways to use Google more effectively!
Department Publications
These are the latest publications from faculty members in this department.
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Created by Kerry Caparco and Lisa Richter, 10/10. Revised by Hailie Posey, 9/11; Anthony Loffredio, 12/12; Katie Leahy & Mary C. MacDonald, 8/15; Mary C. MacDonald, 7/18. Modified by David Bernardo, 3/20.
Revised by Mary Allbee, Spring 2025.