Rhode Island State Depository Collection

R.I. Depository Collection

Brown University Library is a full depository for Rhode Island State government documents. The library receives copies of state documents distributed by the RI State Publications Clearinghouse at the State Library. Brown is one of 24 state depository libraries in Rhode Island .

Rhode Island state documents are cataloged for the library's general collection and shelved using Library of Congress call numbers; please consult Josiah (the library's online catalog) for locations and call numbers.

Call numbers and locations for some popular titles of R.I. government publications:

City and Town Officials -- JS451.R45 D55x Latest yr. REF
General Laws of Rhode Island -- KFR30 1956 A25 REF
Rhode Island Manual -- JK3230.A25 Latest yr. REF
R.I. Directory of manufacturers -- 1-Size T12.R44 Latest yr. REF (Rock and Sciences)
Serious Crime in Rhode Island -- 1 Size HV7289.A25 Latest yr. REF
State Budget -- 1-Size HJ11.R34 (Rock 4th floor)

Electronic Sources for Rhode Island Government Information

Information from and about the State of Rhode Island can be accessed via a number of Internet sites, including the following:

Rhode Island State Government Information Service
Rhode Island General Assembly
Rhode Island Public Information Kiosk (Secretary of State)

For assistance in using the government documents collections, indexes, or electronic sources, please ask at the Reference Desk or the Document Office.