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Local Library Resources


Important Note for All Students:

The University strongly encourages all students to review the instructional tools on the Cannon Memorial Library website.  By learning to become more proficient researchers, students will also enhance their academic success. Please review the library tutorial and complete the online test which will prepare you for utilizing the library's resources and services. A score of 70 or higher is necessary to pass. Please allow yourself 15-20 minutes to take the test.

Before taking the test, please review all the study information by going to the Cannon Memorial Library web site. In the Help section you'll find a link to the Library Tutorial. For further instructions, click here.

Online Catalog

Search book and media holdings in Saint Leo University’s Cannon Memorial Library on the main Florida campus from any location using LeoCat Voyager. Users can search the collection by author, title, subject, keyword, or journal title. Upon identifying a book you would like to borrow, use the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery link on the Cannon Memorial Library home page to request delivery.


Periodical Literature

Saint Leo University also provides its students and faculty access to a variety of online databases to assist them in locating magazine, journal, and newspaper articles. Use the databases link in the Online Resources section of the Cannon Memorial Library web site to select a database. At the ID validation screen, enter your Saint Leo login ID and password to gain access. Once you connect you can search other databases without logging in again.

    • Access Science (comprehensive science resource)
    • EBSCO (full-text periodical articles)
    • Literature Resource Center and Twayne Authors (comprehensive literary source)
    • Newsbank: America's Newspapers (625 American newspapers)
    • ProQuest (full-text periodical articles)
    • PsycINFO (citations & abstracts to psychology articles)
    • RIA Checkpoint (tax and accounting software)
    • Westlaw (comprehensive legal resource)
    • Wilson Omnifile (full-text periodical articles)

In addition, reference librarians at Cannon Library will be happy to conduct Lexis-Nexis searches for you. For more information or to request a search, call the reference desk at (800) 359-5945, e-mail reference.desk or click on the Ask a Librarian link on Cannon Memorial Library's web site.


Contact Information

If you need assistance, please feel free to call or e-mail.


Library Card Reimbursement

With the purpose of ensuring that every student has book-borrowing privileges, Saint Leo will reimburse every off-campus student for one library card from a university in their area (not to exceed $150). Students need to save their receipt, fill out the library reimbursement form and contact their Education Center about how to get reimbursed.

Local Libraries

State Library of Florida online databases available from public libraries in Florida. You will need to have a Florida library card from your local public library.

Links to Florida Libraries, all types.

  • Consult this Web site for current information about libraries throughout Florida
  • Site includes information about public, private, school, academic and special libraries

In addition to the Ask-a-Librarian service at Cannon Memorial Library, Saint Leo University, Florida residents may utilize the new Florida Statewide Ask-a-Librarian Service, (hours vary; check site).

Lake City Community College
Learning Resources Center
Rt. 19, Box 1030
Lake City, FL 32025
(305) 754-4337 (director)
(305) 754-4357 (library)
http://www.lakecitycc.edu/library.aspx (Web site)
http://www.lakecitycc.edu/library/orientation.aspx (orientation)
http://www.lakecitycc.edu/library/staff-and-hours.aspx (hours/contacts)

  • Bring current Student ID to the library to obtain your 7-digit access code for library services or call (305) 754.4401
  • In-library services to SLU students include access to reference and circulating collections, periodicals, group study rooms, Internet computers, online resources, and reference assistance
  • The 7-digit code permits in-house and remote access to all LINCC online resources, which supplement those provided by SLU’s Cannon Memorial Library

Columbia County Public Library System
http://www.ccpl.sirsi.net/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME

Headquarters Branch
308 NW Columbia Avenue
Lake City, FL 32055
(305) 758-2101

Fort White Branch
118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Suite 101
Fort White, FL 32038
(305) 497-1108

West Branch
435 NW Hall of Fame Drive
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 758-1321

  • Check the Web site for the most current information regarding hours and services, and borrowing privileges.
  • A driver's license or DMV-issued ID card with current address is preferred. Other items showing name and current local address may be used as proof of residence when accompanied by acceptable identification.