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Collections and Facility |
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The library maintains a collection of over 350,000 books and bound periodical volumes, and approximately 1,650 current print periodical titles covering the wide variety of subjects taught at Providence College.
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The library is designated as a selective depository for United States government documents and has been receiving documents for the collection since 1970; it is also a full depository for Rhode Island state documents.
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Thirty-nine wireless computer workstations are available on both the main and second floors of the library. There are also eighteen computer workstations in the electronic classroom which are available most evenings for student use. The library has fifteen laptop computers which may be checked out at the circulation desk for a two-hour period for use in the library.
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In addition, the library building houses the Providence College Archives and Special Collections. The Dominican Archives, administered by the Province of St. Joseph, are open by appointment only.
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The departments of English, History, and Women's Studies, as well as the Office of Academic Services, are also located in the building.
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The library can accommodate approximately 600 students studying in both quiet and group study areas.
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