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Public Use

Dupré Library welcomes all visitors, including guests and researchers. Explore our collection of books, periodicals, online databases, federal depository government information, and other resources for general interests and research purposes, provided it does not interfere with our primary responsibility to the UL Lafayette community. You can find what you need using the Library Catalog.

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us. We’re here to assist you!

Dupré Library Policies

We’re excited to welcome you to the library. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask that you keep the following guidelines in mind.

  • Keep noise to a minimum (sound levels apply)
  • No smoking, vaping, or pets (only service animals allowed)
  • Use of wheeled devices (including skateboards, bicycles, and scooters) is not permitted inside the Library
  • Organized groups must obtain permission from the Dean's Office prior to visiting
  • Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • No food or drinks in the U.S. Government Documents Collection and Special Collections

Computer Use

Explore online library resources, search the online catalog, and access U.S. Government Information in the Reference Online Center Lab. Please refrain from using personal email, Facebook, YouTube, or word processing software.

Online Library Resources

While off-campus access to online library resources is limited to current students, faculty, and staff at UL Lafayette, you’re welcome to come into the Library for resources or use Library Search Guest Access for some research materials. Don’t forget to check out important details about Database Use.

Borrowing Library Materials

Those not currently affiliated with the University must meet one of the following criteria to borrow our library materials:

View borrowing limits, loan periods, and fines for these classifications. Privileges do not include off-campus access to online databases and electronic materials.

Please note that anyone who attempts to leave with uncharged library materials or found damaging items will be reported to University Police.

Materials in Special Collections

Dupré Library welcomes visitors to use Special Collections materials. Most materials can be identified in the Library Catalog or ArchivesSpace, though guides are available for uncatalogued items on individual department pages. Special Collections materials must be used in their respective reading room areas as they do not circulate. View Special Collection Policies.

To view and use Special Collections materials, visitors must present a current validated University of Louisiana at Lafayette ID, driver’s license, or other picture ID. The exception is the U.S. Government Information collection browsing and borrowing is permitted.

Special Collections departments observe limited hours of access. Visitors should contact departments in advance to make the best use of their time. Staff members can advise researchers on hours of operation and the availability of materials and other relevant collections.

For more information, please contact Special Collections.

Printing & Scanning

Printing services are funded by student fees and are unavailable to visitors. However, you can save documents using the email function within databases (if available) or download them to a USB drive. For federal government information, ask about printing at the Service Desk.

Self-service scanners are available on all floors at no charge.

Wi-Fi

Visitors may register their devices for guest access to the University's wireless network. Learn how to connect.

University Policies

View the following policies concerning visitors: