Our goal is to ensure that all LSCPA students ‐‐ including those enrolled at ECHS centers and/or online ‐‐ have access to LSCPA Library resources and services using their MyLSCPA id. Distance learners can use library resources through the Library's Web Page. The catalog and all databases to which the library subscribes are available online anywhere on campus and off campus.
All Gates Library circulating materials can be sent to distance/online students as well as LSCPA Early College program students. Physical items such as books and videos and items used to supplement instruction (reserve) are kept at the circulation desk and typically loaned out for in-house use for 2 hours. Pages from these items can also be requested. Fair use copyright guidelines are followed for items placed on reserve.
Use this online form to request "distance" Library document delivery.
If Gates Memorial Library does not have the book you want, you can search the catalogs of other libraries or use WorldCat to see if libraries nearby have it. Once you've found the book, you have several options for getting it.
Get a TexShare card from Gates Library so you can get items from other libraries. With a TexShare Card you can directly borrow books, music, movies and more from any other participating TexShare library, just as if you were a card-holder there. Most public and academic libraries participate in TexShare. Search for one near you. Each participating library has slightly different lending policies, you can get links to each libraries policy on the search result list. The only requirement is that you must be a current LSCPA student, faculty or staff member.
Where Do I Get the TexShare Card?
Get a TexShare card at the Gates Library Circulation desk. TexShare cards are good for a semester; users should apply for a new card each semester. New and renewing users may apply for TexShare services using the online application, or by downloading a paper application below and returning it to the Library in person or by mail to:1495 Lakeshore Dr. Port Arthur, 77641
Laptops/tablets available for library use only!
Lamar State College Port Arthur, through the Laptop Loan Program, provides laptop computers free of charge to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis each semester.
