ACCESS POLICY
Bryant Students are given top priority for all resources at all times
The primary function of the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library is to support the instructional and research activities of the Bryant University academic community. Because of demands placed on library resources, access to and use of the Library are usually restricted to individuals affiliated with Bryant University and students/faculty from HELIN (Higher Education Library Information Network) member libraries. Arrangements for other individuals to use the facility will be made according to these guidelines.
Admittance to the Library
A photo ID and registration at the Circulation Desk may be required for non Bryant and non HELIN library users. All IDs, access and borrowing cards are strictly non-transferable.
Types of Library Privileges
"Access" privileges entitle an individual to enter the library and to use library materials in the building. "Borrowing" privileges also allow for the borrowing of normally circulating material. Some services such as laptop borrowing, Interlibrary Loan, DIALOG, Reuters, and reference assistance are limited to those with current valid Bryant University IDs. Bryant Students are given top priority for all resources at all times.
Fees
At present the standard annual fees are $30.00 for "access" and $200.00 for "borrowing." Exceptions to the standard fees are noted in the following sections. A fee is charged for the replacement of lost cards. Checks only will be accepted and are to be made out to Bryant University.
Applications and Questions
All inquiries regarding use of the Bryant University Library should be directed to the Circulation Department, Bryant University, Box 22, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284; telephone 401-232-6125. All access and borrowing cards are issued by the Circulation Department, weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Rules
All library users are expected to be considerate of others and to comply with the rules and regulations of Bryant University and the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of library privileges.
Bryant University Affiliation
Bryant ID holder
A current Bryant ID is also a library card. However, all new and replacement IDs must be activated in the Circulation Department.
Relative or Guest of Bryant ID Holder
The spouse and children of regular Bryant University faculty, staff and students may be issued borrowing cards at no cost. Other relatives may visit the library while accompanied by the individual with the Bryant ID. An individual with a Bryant ID may register (sign in) and take responsibility for one non-relative guest. The guest must be accompanied by the individual with the Bryant ID at all times.
Alumni
An access card can be issued at no cost to anyone who has been awarded a degree from Bryant University. Alumni must have an Alumni card issued by the Alumni Office. To obtain an alumni card, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 401-232-6040 or e-mail the office at: alumni@bryant.edu.
Other Academic Affiliations
The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library has reciprocal use agreements with a number of other individual libraries and library consortia. Rhode Island libraries currently included are noted below, along with an indication of which agreement applies. The list of the specific agreements follows the list of institutions.
HELIN (Higher Education Library Information Network) Members:
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ARIHSL (Association of Rhode Island Hospital Libraries)
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Brown University
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Bryant University
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Community College of Rhode Island
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Johnson & Wales University
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Providence College and DHS (Dominican House of Studies)
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Rhode Island College
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Roger WIlliams University
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Salve Regina University
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University of Rhode Island
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Wheaton College
*restricted access - see a Bryant reference librarian
Bryant students, faculty and staff have physical access to the above libraries as well as onsite borrowing privileges at the above libraries except for Brown (see a Bryant reference librarian for limited access to the Brown Library).
CRIARL (Consortium of Rhode Island Academic and Research Libraries) Members:
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Brown University
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Bryant University
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Community College of Rhode Island
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Johnson & Wales University
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Naval War College
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Providence Athenaeum
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Providence College
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Providence Public Library
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Redwood Library
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Rhode Island College
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Rhode Island Historical Society
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Rhode Island School of Design
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Roger WIlliams University
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Salve Regina University
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University of Rhode Island
Faculty and professional staff with CRIARL identification cards may apply for Bryant borrowing privileges at no cost. The CRIARL card is issued by the Library at the home institution. Graduate and undergraduate students of the above institutions are all owed access privileges upon presentation of their college ID's.
Students from colleges and universities outside of Rhode Island may gain admittance by showing a current valid student ID and a driver's license and must sign in at the the Circulation/Security Desk.
Other Special Arrangements
Referrals From Other Libraries
Individuals with a short term need for specific material should obtain a letter of referral from their public librarian or school librarian. This letter will allow up to three visits within one week at no charge.
Corporate cards
An organization may purchase a $250.00 borrowing card to be shared among a number (up to 5) of individuals. One person must be designated as responsible for the use of the card. Each corporate card admits only one person at any given time.
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