Checkout Privileges and Policies
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Current LSUS students, faculty, and staff are eligible for checkout privileges and off-campus access to databases and ebooks. Members of the LSUS Alumni Association, Friends of Noel Memorial Library, LSUS retirees, and LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card holders may check out print books.
Members of the community who wish to check out library books can join the LSUS Alumni Association.
You must present your LSUS ID, your LSUS Alumni Association card, or your LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card to checkout material. If you present an LSUS Alumni Association card or a LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card, you must also present a valid photo ID (Driver's License, State-issued ID, Military ID, or Student ID from another institution).
Your Library User ID and Pin
Students, Faculty, and Staff trying to access library databases and the library's My Account feature should use the same login credentials as they do for MOODLE and email.
Members of the LSUS Alumni Association, LSUS retirees, and LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card holders should visit the Circulation Desk of the library to request checkout privileges. After presenting appropriate documentation and a valid photo ID, a library user ID and PIN will be issued granting access to the library's My Account feature. If the User ID or PIN is lost, contact the library Circulation Desk at (318) 797-5225 to obtain the library ID number and a PIN will be emailed to the email address on record. Changes to the account must be made in person.
Renewals
Library materials can be renewed by accessing the My Account feature of the Library's online catalog, requesting a renewal in person at the library, or by calling the Circulation Desk at (318) 797-5225. Students must return all library material by the last day of final exam week.
Checkout Periods
Books
| Classification | Loan Period | Maximum Items Checked Out | Renewals Allowed | Checkout Between Semesters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSUS Undergraduate | 3 Weeks | 30 | 4 | No |
| LSUS Graduate | 3 Weeks | 50 | 4 | Special Permission Required |
| LSUS Faculty | 1 Year | 100 | 0 | Yes |
| LSUS Staff | 3 Weeks | 50 | 4 | Yes |
| Courtesy Patrons/Alumni | 3 Weeks | 20 | 2 | Yes |
Equipment
Equipment loan periods and limits vary per device. Information regarding checkout limits, fines, and additional information can be found on the library technology page.