Explore the Benefits of Gartner Research at URI!

Gartner Research offers students, faculty, staff, and leaders at the University of Rhode Island access to world-class IT insights and tools, empowering them to innovate, collaborate, and excel.

Leverage Gartner’s extensive resources—research papers, webinars, and expert analysis—to stay ahead of trends, solve challenges, and achieve your goals, whether academic, operational, or strategic.

Executive Lead

Karen Lokey

Technical Lead

Karen Lokey
karen_lokey@uri.edu

Support Team

Innovation

Features

Tailored Insights for Every Role:

  • Students: Prepare for careers with insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, and real-world project support.
  • Faculty: Enhance curriculum and research with cutting-edge IT data, case studies, and benchmarking tools.
  • IT Staff: Optimize operations, align initiatives with institutional goals, and access diagnostics for problem-solving.
  • Administrative Staff: Streamline workflows, make data-driven decisions, and improve risk management strategies.
  • University Leadership: Shape strategic decisions, future-proof the institution, and network with industry leaders.

Access

Log In:

Troubleshooting:

  • If Gartner does not appear in the portal, access it via MyApps.
  • For issues, contact the ITS Service Desk at 401-874-HELP or submit a ticket through the Service Portal.

Support & Training

For issues, contact the ITS Service Desk at 401-874-HELP or submit a ticket through the Service Portal.

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LibreChat is a pilot program making generative AI easy and accessible for the URI community. Whether you’re brainstorming, creating content, or simplifying tasks, LibreChat brings powerful AI tools together in one easy-to-use platform.

You can choose from a variety of large language models – tailored for everything from creative projects to data analysis to idea exploration.

Want to try LibreChat? If you’re not already enrolled, you can request access using the steps outlined in the Access tab on this page.

Executive Lead

Karen Lokey

Technical Lead

Chi Shen
cshen@uri.edu

Support Team

ITS Innovation

About the Service:

Features

  • Easy to Use: The platform is designed to be simple and straightforward, so anyone can start using generative AI without needing technical skills.
  • Multiple AI Options: You can pick from different top AI tools, like those from OpenAI, depending on what you need—whether it’s writing help, creativity, or research.
  • Personalized Experience: Adjust settings and add features to make LibreChat work the way you want.

Access

Requesting Access:

  • To join the pilot of LibreChat, submit an access request:
    • Visit the Access Request Page.
    • Click “Continue” and provide a brief justification for your use of LibreChat (e.g., “As faculty, I plan to explore how to use it to __________.”).

Login Instructions:

  • Once approved, you will receive an email confirmation.
  • Access LibreChat through this link or by selecting the LibreChat tile on the MyApps portal.

Secure Access:

  • Use your URI Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials to log in.
  • For added security, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required to verify your identity.

Support & Training

Resources:

  • LibreChat User Guide: Learn how to use LibreChat effectively.
  • Model Suggestions by Task: Based on feedback from other higher education institutions, these are recommended starting points for common tasks. Explore the options and choose whichever model might be most helpful for your specific needs. (Current as of June 9, 2025)