The Special Collections also houses the Adam’s Library collection of rare and special books. This collection includes books related to the histories of Rhode Island and Cape Verde, books written by RIC alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as rare or annotated books removed from our Special Collections. All books are cataloged into the Library Catalog.
The books have been separated into three main categories:
- General and subject-based book collections: Books related to a specific subject.
- Special Collections book collections: Books removed from, or donated with, archival collections.
- Rhode Island College related publications: A collection of publications associated with, used by, or written by RIC, RICE, and RINS students, faculty, and staff.