Office of Library and Information Services

Address

One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 574-9300

olis.ri.gov

Description:

OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries.

Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

Description

Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call first

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-574-9300
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.9000-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call first

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-574-9300
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

      Required Documents

      Varies

      Eligibility

      Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call first

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-574-9300
        Name:
        Main Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        General Information

        Hours:

        Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

        Intake Process:

        Varies

        Program Fees:

        Varies

        Eligibility:

        Varies

        Is Shelter?

        No

        Miscellaneous

        AKA:

        OLIS; Talking Books Library

        Related Resource

        Date of Official Change:

        April 5, 2022

        Description

        Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

        Required Documents

        Varies

        Eligibility

        Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call first

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-574-9300
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.9000-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

          Required Documents

          Varies

          Eligibility

          Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call first

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Rhode Island

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            401-574-9300
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

            Required Documents

            Varies

            Eligibility

            Visually Impaired or physically handicapped

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call first

            Service Area

            Statewide

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Rhode Island

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-574-9300
              Name:
              Main Phone
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Address Listings

              Mailing

              One Capitol Hill
              Providence, RI 02908

              Physical (Primary)

              One Capitol Hill
              Providence, RI 02908

              Contacts

              Karen Mellor

              Primary Contact

              Chief of Library Services

              karen.mellor@olis.ri.gov

              Phone Numbers

              Main Phone

              (401) 574-9300

              Fax

              (401) 574-9320

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