Gates Memorial Library proudly supports all faculty and look forward to your library visit!
Library Orientation Tours
Library orientation tours are available by request. Tours average half an hour and focus on orienting students to the library's physical collection as well as providing an overview of the library's on-line resources.
Schedule a tour by phone or online.
Research Instruction
Research instruction is available by request and can take place in the classroom or at the library. Classes typically average an hour. Advance copies of research assignments and syllabi are appreciated.
Schedule research instruction by phone or online.
Research Guides
Library research guides for academic programs and specific topics are available on the library's webpage. Faculty can request the development of additional guides and/or modifications to existing guides by calling (409)984-6216.
Course Reserves
Faculty are encouraged to place material on reserve for their classes.
Faculty requests for book orders are welcomed. Print and non-print acquisitions are reviewed and orders placed. Faculty will be notified when materials are received. Existing collections, usage patterns and costs affect purchase decisions.
Library Catalog 
Online Resources 
Databases 
| Loan Period - Faculty | |
| Three (3) Months + five (5) day grace period. | |
| *Exception: Best Sellers | *Three (3) Weeks + five (5) day grace period. |
| *Faculty are authorized to borrow "Reference" titles. | |
| Number of Items | |
| 8 | |
| Identification | |
| LSCPA I.D. Card | |
| **A LSCPA I.D. will authorize borrowing privileges at all Lamar libraries and the Port Arthur Public Library. | |
| Renewals - Faculty | |
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Borrowed titles can be renewed, in most circumstances, a maximum of three (3) times. Exception: A title contains a "hold". |
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How to request a renewal: 1. In-Person - Request a renewal in person at the Circulation Desk. 2. Telephone - Request a renewal by calling the Circulation Desk at (409) 984-6218. 3. On-Line - Click "Online Renewal Request". |
| Holds - Faculty | |
| A title, which is currently borrowed, can be placed on hold. You will be notified when the title is available. | |
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How to place a hold on a title: 1. In-Person - Request to place a title on "hold" at the Circulation Desk. 2. On-Line - Click "Hold Request". |
| Lost/Damaged Item Fines - Faculty | |
| Title Replacement Cost | $2.50 Processing Fee |
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Hours of Operation |
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| Fall/Spring Semester | |
| Monday - Wednesday | 7:30am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Summer Semester | |
| TBA | *Hours vary and will be posted. |
| Intersessions | |
| Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
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