Henry E. Eccles Library

Housed in the newly renovated Hewitt Learning Commons, the Henry E. Eccles Library is a learning, outcomes-focused organization that leverages state-of-the-art facilities and cooperation with other key offices and departments including Information Resources and the Writing Center to provide the optimum support to our customers.

Students using computers in the learning commons

News and Announcements

New Acquisitions

We are constantly adding to our impressive collection to give you the latest and most up to date reference materials. Check out our newest titles here.

New Titles List

Help, Guides and Instructions

Need research help? eBooks help? This research guide assists library users with navigating through the many resources the library has to offer. An introduction to the databases, online catalog, and more!

Library & Research Help Guide

Training Sessions

We offer small group training to each incoming class and can meet individually to provide research help. To learn get answers to most frequently asked questions or make an appointment click here.

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Featured Learning Object

We want to assist both old and new library patrons in successfully utilizing all the resources the Naval War College Library has to offer. Check out our featured resource.

Effective Search Strategies

Borrowing Guidelines

Our circulation policies are designed to ensure that library materials are available for use by as many people as possible. Here are the Eccles Library borrowing guidelines.

Borrowing Guidelines

Reading Room

The purpose of the Reading Room is to provide the U.S. Naval War College community with quick, easy access to additional information about readings recommended by guest speakers.

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E-Reserves Policies

E-Reserves, short for Electronic Reserves, are course readings and materials that are digitized and made available online to students enrolled in an academic course.

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Learning Commons Contact Info, Hours, and More

Contact Information

Library Reference Desk

: (401) 841-3052
: libref@usnwc.edu
: 841-3052

This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law.

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Hewitt Hall
686 Cushing Rd, Newport RI 02841

Hours:
0000-2300
Staffed M-F 0730-1630
Closed Federal Holidays

Upcoming Events

Rock Band at Providence Waterfire Salute to Veterans

November 10, 2018

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Featured Faculty

Faculty Directory

Tim Schultz

Associate Dean | Dean of Academics

Tim Schultz joined the NWC faculty in 2012 as an Air Force colonel and became the Associate Dean of Academics for Electives and Research in 2014. He previously served as the Dean of the U.S. Air Force's School of Advanced Air and Space Studies. Tim's research interests include the transformative role of automation in warfare and the impact of technological change on institutions, society, and military strategy. His forthcoming book with Johns Hopkins University Press is "The Problem with Pilots: How Physicians, Engineers, and Airpower Enthusiasts Redefined Flight." He spent much of his aviation career as a U-2 pilot enjoying the view over interesting regions of the globe.

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Delbert M. Terrell Jr.

Director | Senior Enlisted Academy

CMC Terrell duty assignments: CONSTR. Battalion Unit FOURTWENTY TWO, NAVSTA Anacostia, Washington, DC. Selected for MUSE Prg, PPP Specialist Course, Ft Belvoir, VA. NEESA at Port Hueneme, CA. White House Communications Agency(WHCA) provided a no-break electrical infrastructure to the President, WHCA worldwide. NMCB FOURTEEN Jacksonville, FL. NMCB FOUR Operation Iraqi Freedom. Convoy CMDR 1st MEF,MEG,TF Charlie/Mike. Iraq NMCB FOUR AD5, second tour Camp Fallujah,Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq.MUSE. Div. NAVFAC Expeditionary Logistics Ctr, Pt Hueneme, CA. Deployed GSA-IA, Camp Lemonier Djibouti. CMDCM tours: NCTC, NMCB FIVE, Pt Hueneme, CA, CMDR, Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station Rota.

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