The mission of the reference department is to provide information to the public by acquiring and maintaining a current, accurate, and accessible collection of reference materials in many formats and to convey knowledgeable information to the public. For assistance with simple reference questions contact the reference department by clicking on the e-mail icon to the left. Please allow 2-3 working days for your question to be answered. Reference librarians will provide quick, factual answers to your questions. We can place holds on books not available when you call.
Some questions require more research than staff is able to provide over the telephone.
You may need to visit the library to do in-depth research. Reference librarians will borrow books and other materials which the library does not own. Other libraries do not lend new fiction or best sellers. The library can borrow compact discs, videos, films, and audio cassettes from the State Library of Louisiana only. A wide range of books, arranged by subject, is available to assist you in business, school and personal research.