All patrons are welcome to use the collections on site. To qualify for and access these privileges, the patron must provide proof of qualification, acceptable picture identification, complete a user application, and have no outstanding debt to the Library. The first transaction may take place at the time of application. Privileges expire at the end of the calendar year but may be renewed upon request. UALR faculty and staff immediate family members may receive limited circulation privileges provided the University employee signs an agreement accepting responsibility for the care and return of the materials.
Immediate family is defined as spouse and children.
Government Employees are defined as Arkansas state employees and federal employees working in Arkansas. They are provided limited circulation privileges in addition to on-site use. Proof of qualification is a letter of introduction from the applicant's supervisor. The letter must include a brief description of the project, the project deadline, and affirmation that the unit or agency will fulfill all of the employee's unmet financial obligations for library services, such as replacement costs for lost or damaged materials. All materials are due two weeks from the checkout date.