Newport, RI 02841-1207
Circulation Desk Phone Number: (401) 856-5590
Email: circdesk@usnwc.edu
Open 0600-2300 daily
Staffed Monday-Friday, 0800-1600
Note: Desk is not staffed on Federal Holidays
The purpose of this guide is to assist both old and new library patrons in successfully utilizing all the resources the Naval War College Library has to offer. By addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about the library, this guide will hopefully allow patrons to gather information without difficulty. To navigate through the pages just click on the above tabs. If your question is not addressed within this guide, feel free to contact the circulation department using the contact information to the left or search one of our other library guides for information. Enjoy!
To locate instructions on how to find your empower number please click on the last tab at the top of this page. An empower number or a Naval War College Library key tag is needed for authentication to utilize the library resources. A key tag can be issued to any eligible library user at the Circulation Desk.The library key tag will be used as your library identification number to check out materials, recall materials and make lists of books. Once issued this key tag will replace your automatically generated empower number in our library system.