Magale Library

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With over 130 computers for student use, high-speed Internet access, wireless network, study rooms, and a multimedia production center, the Magale Library serves as a mecca for students studying and conducting research.

In addition to numerous computers, the library also boasts an extensive collection of monographs, academic journals, archived rare books and manuscripts relating to the history of Centenary College of Louisiana, the United Methodist Church in Louisiana, the state of Louisiana and the city of Shreveport.

Library Features

  • Expert and experienced Public Access staff offering about 100 hours of service weekly
  • More than 203,784 catalogued volumes
  • On- and off-campus access to database research
  • Seven computer labs
  • Multimedia screening room
  • Subscriptions to over 46,396 online, full-text periodicals and 241 databases
  • Interlibrary Loan Program that ensures the receipt of most books and articles in a timely matter.
  • 400 print journals
  • An extensive collection of CD-ROMS, VHS video tapes, DVD Feature Films, and DVD Documentaries.

Library Fall Semester Hours

Mondays - Thursdays 8:00am - 12:00am
Fridays 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sundays 1:00pm - 12:00am

Library Thanksgiving Break Hours

Friday Nov 21 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday Nov 22 CLOSED
Sunday Nov 23 CLOSED
Monday Nov 24 CLOSED
Tuesday Nov 25 TBA
Wednesday Nov 26 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday Nov 27 CLOSED
Friday Nov 28 CLOSED
Saturday Nov 29 CLOSED
Sunday Nov 30 6:00pm - 12:00am
Monday Dec 1 8:00am - 12:00am (normal hours resume)
Note: Times and dates subject to change.

Contact Information

  • Physical Location: East side of campus on Woodlawn Avenue (see campus map)
  • Phone: (318) 869-5047