Friends of the Library


bell tower books

The Friends of the Library are non-profit organization that provides support for the Library at ULM through fund raising and advocacy.  Membership offers library book checkout privileges and Bell Tower Books Discounts.

Memberships Available


ULM Student Membership $10
Individual Membership $20
Household Membership (Up to 3 library cards) $30

Contributing Member $50
Sustaining Member $100
Life Member $1,000
Life Patron Member (payroll deduction is available) $10,000

Interested in buying books?


Bell Tower Books is a resale book area located on the fourth floor of the Library. Volunteers are always needed.  Besides books, there are also boxed note card sets of pen and ink renderings of the ULM Library, and a Bibliography of Louisiana Parish History, compiled by Dr. H. Glenn Jordan and published by the Friends of the Library.

Interested in other ways to help?

  • Library Memorials are a lasting way to remember or honor a special friend or loved one. Individualized bookplates and acknowledgments sent for donations made in amounts of $50 or more.
  • The Library Endowment Fund is an investment in the Library's future.
  • The Friends Wish List provides opportunities to help by donating time, services and financial support for a variety of Library needs.