User & Information Services
Research Services
User & Information Services is a one stop shop for all of your information needs! Located at the front desk, at the information kiosks, and in the stacks, UIS staff are always happy to help with research for school projects, general interest, personal projects, genealogy, and basic research skills. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
Technology Services
If you need assistance using the Library’s online catalog or any of the digital services available through the Library on your personal device, we’re here to help. We can also provide basic assistance with photocopying, printing, and scanning as well as using the Library’s public computers.
Reader (and Watcher) Services
If you need help locating items available in the Library building, in the digital library, or through Interlibrary Loan, we’re happy to assist. We are also able to provide personalized recommendations for users seeking new materials. For even more reader (and watcher) services, ask about joining the LPL Readers Club, pick up the latest Readers Alert or Cinephile, and learn about upcoming events like author visits in the newsletter.
Registering for a Library Card
To find out if you are eligible for a library card from LPL and what you need to bring to the Library with you to register, see our Library Card Policy. UIS staff will create your card for you when you arrive.
Account Maintenance
UIS staff can help you with renewing your library card registration, replacing a lost card, updating your account information, and paying fines and fees. These actions must be completed in-person at the Library. Registration for most LPL library cards must be renewed every two years.
Reserving, Borrowing, Renewing, & Returning Items
UIS handles checking items out for use with a valid library card, item renewals and returns, item reservations, and fines for overdue, lost, or damaged items. Reserves and renewals can be requested over the phone. As long as your account is in good standing (up to date and fine-free), you can also place holds and request up to two renewals on most items yourself through the Librista app or by logging into your account using the My Account button at the top of this website. For more information about what you can do with your LPL library card, please visit our FAQs.
User & Information Services staff are always happy to help you with any library need. Contact us by phone at 318-251-5030, text us at 318-515-8398, or email us at [email protected]. For text message alerts from LPL, text LPL TEXTS to 844-440-3603.
While UIS staff is equipped to handle the vast majority of questions, staff is unable to provide tax advice, legal advice, medical advice, or type, critique, or edit user documents such as resumes. We provide service to all users on an equal, nondiscriminatory basis in adherence with American Library Association’s Code of Ethics.
“There is nothing more exciting than connecting the right information or library material or service with the user who needs it.”
Jeremy Bolom, MLIS - Director
"It's always brings me joy to issue someone's first library card, knowing the discoveries and opportunities of learning and enjoyment that await him/her here."
Robin Hawkins
Services
Library Card
Library Card
If you are in need of a library card, our Check Out Desk staff is ready to assist. Please feel free to call us at
(318) 513-5501, or email us if you have any questions.
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(318) 513-5501, or email us if you have any questions.
Catalog Login
Catalog Login
Here you can log in to check the status of your checkouts and account. If you need additional help please contact us.
My Account
Circulation
Circulation
Circulation handles checking out items for use with a valid library card, item renewals and returns, item reservations, and processes fines for overdue, lost, or damaged items. Feel free to contact us if you would like to renew or reserve an item.
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Customer Service
Customer Service
We're always glad to answer general information about the Library and the wide array of services available, including assisting patrons with faxing documents.
If you're interested in donating to the library, please speak to one of our customer service reps.
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"It's always brings me joy to issue someone's first library card, knowing the discoveries and opportunities of learning and enjoyment that await him/her here."
Robin Hawkins
Library Cards
If you are in need of a library card, our Check Out Desk staff is ready to assist. Please feel free to call us at (318) 251-5030, or email us if you have any questions.
Account Services
Our Account Services staff can help you renew your card, replace your missing card (fees apply), update your account information and provide help with Trailblazer and Green Gold cards. Contact us today.
Circulation
Circulation handles checking out items for use with a valid library card, item renewals and returns, item reservations, and processes fines for overdue, lost, or damaged items. Feel free to contact us if you would like to renew or reserve an item.
Customer Service
We’re always glad to answer general information about the Library and the wide array of services available, including assisting patrons with faxing documents.
If you’re interested in donating to the library, please speak to one of our customer service reps.