• Where do I get a library card?

Your Langston University ID is your library card.  As soon as you are enrolled, you may check out books from the Libraries.  Faculty and staff may also check out books using their LU ID cards.  Members of the Langston community who are not affiliated with the University may obtain a Community User card.

  • How do I check out books?

You must present your Langston University ID card in order to check out books.  Take the books you wish to check out to the Circulation Desk at the Library where a staff person will assist you.  You must be currently enrolled or employed at Langston, or you must have a current Community User card or OKShare card to be able to borrow books from the Libraries.

  • How many books can I check out?

There is a limit of 12 volumes at a time for undergraduates, 15 for graduate students and staff, and 20 for faculty members.  Community card and OKShare card holders may check out 3 items at a time.

  • How long can I keep the books I have checked out?

The loan period for everyone except faculty is 2 weeks.  The loan period for faculty is one semester.  You are allowed to renew for an additional two weeks unless the materials have been requested by another patron.

  • Where can I make a photocopy?

Photocopiers are available at all University Libraries. 

  • Does the library carry magazines?

Yes.  All of the University Libraries carry a selection of popular magazines for leisure reading, and a collection of scholarly journals for research purposes.  We also have a selection of current newspapers, and a number of magazines, newspapers and journals on microform.

  • Can I check out the magazines?

No.  The magazines and journals do not circulate.  You may make photocopies.  A microform reader/printers is also available.

 


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