Visitors

Visitors

Visitors are welcome at the library during normal hours of operation. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

When visiting the library and using library resources, you agree to follow our Acceptable Use Policy. All users of the library must comply to this policy. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of library privileges. 

Borrowing

You may request 1 renewal of books by phone (401.865.1993) or by email (library@providence.edu). 

Technology

Wi-Fi & Computers

There is no Wi-Fi available for visitors. However, there are four computers with wired access to the Internet available for use by non-PC patrons. Please see a staff member at the circulation desk or the research support desk for assistance accessing a computer.  

Eduroam

Eduroam is a wireless network roaming service. It allows members of other Eduroam subscribers to connect to the wireless network on our campus using their own institution’s credentials. You should contact your institution for instructions on how to set up your device for Eduroam before arriving at Providence College. 

Printing

Printing and photocopying are available with the purchase of a visitor card. Visitor cards may be purchased for $1 from the card machine on the main level of the library.  After the purchase of the card, funds need to be added to print. Denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20 are accepted, but the machine does not make change.  

Printing costs: 

Black & White, Single-sided – $0.08
Black & White, Double-sided – $0.05 
Color, Single-sided – $0.50 
Color, Double-sided – $0.25 

HELIN Consortium

Borrowing

All HELIN ID holders, with accounts in good standing, have access and borrowing privileges at the Phillips Memorial Library. This includes faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students of HELIN institutions. Media, technology, special collections, and archive materials do not circulate through HELIN.  

HELIN patrons may borrow up to 25 items for one month. These items are renewable twice online or in person. There may be charges if materials are not returned promptly. Charges accrued at the Phillips Memorial Library may be transferred to your library and/or bursar account. 

Wi-Fi

There is no Wi-Fi available for HELIN visitors. However, there are four computers available for use by non-PC patrons. All public printers require the purchase of a visitor card. 

Alumni

Borrowing 

All Providence College degree holders (PC Alumni) may request a free library card by visiting Phillips Memorial Library during College business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm). 

Alumni may borrow up to 25 books at a time for one month. Alumni may request 1 renewal of books by phone (401.865.1993) or by email (library@providence.edu). 

Overdue and Billed Materials 

There are no fines for overdue Phillips Memorial Library materials. 

After 30 days, overdue materials become billed materials. Patrons are billed $50 for items not returned. 

Research Access & Support

Remote access to JSTOR is available for Providence College alumni. Please contact Sarah Edmonds (sedmond1@providence.edu) for more information and access. 

Research assistance is available in person, by phone (401.865.2581), email (askalibrarian@providence.libanswers.com), chat, or text (401.200.3894). Ebooks and online journals are accessible on-site at guest computers. Please see a member of staff for access. 

Wi-Fi

Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations if you will be on campus for an extended period and will need access to the wireless network.