Library Resources & Policies

The Library & Learning Resource Center in Lake Charles has 40 computers with internet connection and Microsoft Office 365.

For more information on the use of the computers in the SOWELA Library see the "Standards of Conduct for Use of SOWELA Computers" in the SOWELA College Catalog and the "Acceptable Use Policy" (PDF) which governs the use of SOWELA computer accounts, email services, and the SOWELA network.

Free printing is available in the library with the following rules:

1. Print front and back - unless your instructor says the assignment can only be printed on one side.
2. Print at least 2 PowerPoint slides per page - 2 on the front and 2 on the back.
3. Printing entire e-books is not allowed.
4. Use the Xerox copy machine in the library's copy room to print documents or copies that will use more than 20 pages.

Other technology and equipment is available at the library's help desk:

• Laptops
• Webcams
• Headphones
• Phone chargers (Android and iPhone)
• Book stands

Items can be checked out for 2 hours at a time and cannot leave the library.  If the items are damaged while they are checked out, you will be billed the cost of replacing the items.  You must provide your SOWELA ID to check out these items.