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24/7 Off Campus Access to RISD Library

You can access the library's online resources via the library's website library.risd.edu.

When you access the library's licensed online resources you will be prompted for information located on your RISD ID:

• Type in your first name or last name (as it appears on your RISD ID)
• 14-digit barcode number (located on the back of your RISD ID)

The log in process is necessary only once per browser session

Services Available Online

• Manage your Library Account Online
  
  • Renew online by logging in to My Record - avoid overdue fines
  • Once in, see your Reading History and look into Preferred Searches

• Access Library Materials
• Search for, view, and download images, articles, and ebooks
• Request checked out items

If you have any problems, please contact the Reference Desk at 401-709-5908 or risdlib@risd.edu.

MLA Style Citation examples:

Book:

   Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

Journal Article:

   Last Name, First Name. "Article Title" Journal Title Volume.Issue (Year) : Pages. Medium of Publication.

Image:

   For information on citing images please see:

   Image Captions  - How to cite an image