Library Closed today
The Library is closed today due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We will update this website as we go forward. Library staff are available from 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 4 PM Friday to respond to your questions remotely. See “Need Help?” below.What's New
Connecting with the RWU Library Remotely
RWU librarians and staff are available to assist you during this challenging time. Learn about the library resources that you can access remotely.
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Free VitalSource eTextbooks
VitalSource has joined leading publishers to help ensure students can continue to access quality digital course materials due to a recent and rapid campus shift to distance-learning.
Wide Open School
Wide Open School offers free educational resources to help teachers and parents homeschool.
Online Magazines
The Library and Ebsco Industries are happy to provide 1800 titles in our Flipster database for the enjoyment of RWU patrons during the COVID-19 crisis.
News and Newspapers Online
Did you know that the library provides free online access to a variety of online newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Providence Journal?
National Emergency Library
Announcing the National Emergency Library, a collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers, and libraries are closed
Birss Exhibit 2020
Learn more about the 20th annual John Howard Birss, Jr. Memorial Program celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane.
Celebrating 50 Years in Bristol
Sept. 29, 2019 marks the 50-year anniversary of opening day of the Bristol campus. Explore a special website showcasing many great memories and accomplishments through a timeline, photos, and stories.
Contact Info
- Call: 401-254-3375
- Text: 401-680-9032
- Email: libref@rwu.edu