Research Help
Resources
LOUIS Card
SOWELA Students may request a free LOUIS card in the library. The card allows students to check out material from participating academic libraries in the state.
Services
Library News
Check out the SOWELA Library’s new Open Access search tool, CloudSource OA!
While most peer reviewed research is locked behind a paywall and Open Access (free) research is scattered across countless university and publisher websites, CloudSource OA allows you to search many of the biggest sources of Open Access research all in one place.
Select the Open Access tab above the search bar to start searching CloudSource OA. Watch this video (opens new window) for directions and tips.
Library Hours and Contact
Lake Charles Campus
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday
(337) 421-6530
Lamar Salter Library
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday
(337) 537-3135 ext. 2200
Morgan Smith Library
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday
(337) 824-4811 ext. 4656
Oakdale Library
Monday – Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday
(318) 318-335-3944 ext. 4557
Library Staff
Khalil EL-Bathy
Library Director
(337) 421-6926
khalil.el-bathy@sowela.edu
Darren MacLennan
Technical Services Librarian
(337) 421-6927
darren.maclennan@sowela.edu
Connie Milton
Reference & Instruction Librarian
(337) 421-6928
connie.milton@sowela.edu
Holly Goodwin
Library Technician
(337) 824-4811, ext. 4656
holly.goodwin@sowela.edu
Library Location
Arts & Humanities Building
2000 Merganser Street
Lake Charles, LA 70616