Library Services to the Local Community
The University Library welcomes local residents. Please stop by the Reference/Information Desk (to the right as you enter the main lobby on the first floor) for floor maps or other information concerning the library. Members of the public are welcome to use the information resources available in the Library, including online materials. In addition to books, periodicals, and other academic materials collected for the specific benefit of the University students and faculty, the University Library is a depository for United States and State of Louisiana official publications. These public documents are provided for the benefit of all citizens.
While children are welcome and encouraged to become regular library users, children under the age of fourteen must be attended by a parent or other responsible adult.
If you have Special Needs, you can learn more about our services for you here.
Hours
The University Library’s hours vary according to the University’s schedule. Visitors are advised to check the schedule of open days and current hours posted on the Library homepage prior to travel. Please note that the University Library is regularly closed on Friday afternoons and all day on Saturdays.Parking
Members of the public may park in any available parking areas except those marked as reserved or handicapped spaces. There are parking places adjacent to the Library along Northeast Drive, on the north side of the building, and to the south in the Strauss Hall parking lot or on the street.Visitors must obtain a guest pass from University Police if on campus for extended periods of time (over night or more than one day). The ULM University Police Department is located a few blocks west of the Library at 605 North McGuire. For more detailed information concerning parking regulations and permits, please visit the University Police Parking Enforcement page.
Internet Access
There are computers with access to the Internet located in the first floor lobby and elsewhere throughout the University Library. Members of the public are welcome to use these, though we ask that you limit your time on the computers when the Library is busy and students may need to utilize the computers. There are no printers available for public use.Borrowing Library Materials
To borrow materials from the University Library collections, you may purchase either a “Friends of the ULM Library” or “Alumni Courtesy Library” card. Friends of the ULM Library cards may be obtained through the University Library Administration Office on the 4th floor of the Library. Visit the ULM Alumni Center to purchase the Alumni card.The Library may also be able to loan materials if you have a Trailblazer card from your public library.