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Ocean State Libraries is a consortium dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community by sharing materials, services, and electronic resources.

It is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code (501c3). As of 2007, there were 49 public library systems operating from 73 locations, and one school library. Nearly all RI residents have access to a OSL library in their own communities.

OSL was founded in 1982 as the Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN) for the purpose of sharing a single library automation system with a common patron database for circulation of library materials. In the ensuing twenty-five years, OSL has grown dramatically. In addition to the circulation system, OSL now offers a shared MARC bibliographic database, an on-line public access catalog, inter-library loan through system-wide holds (reserves), a consortium-wide telecommunications network with Internet access, and on-line access to periodical indexes and full-text databases. OSL uses the RINET communications network to connect to the Internet. In 2007, CLAN changed its name to Ocean State Libraries.

In the beginning, OSL was managed almost entirely by the Providence Public Library. Since incorporating in 1993, the management and policy making functions of OSL have passed from Providence to the general OSL membership.

Funding for most OSL computer and telecommunications equipment has been generously supplied by the Champlin Foundations. OSL's operating budget comes entirely from fees paid by its members.

Our Location:
   The Summit South, Suite 103
   Warwick Executive Park
   300 Centerville Road
   Warwick, RI 02886-0226

From the South:
From Interstate 95, take Exit 10, towards Route 117 East. Take a right at the bottom of the Exit Ramp.  The entrance to the Warwick Executive Park is about an eighth of a mile ahead on the right. After you have entered the Executive Park, continue up the hill to the highest parking lot and park there. The building in front of you will be the Summit South building. You will enter the building on the second floor, please take the stairs or elevator down one flight. We are located in Suite 103.  

From the North:
Please take Exit 10a from Interstate 95, and the exit ramp will merge onto Route 117 East.  Please follow the directions above.  

If you have any problems finding us, or if you need any other assistance, please phone us at: 401-738-2200