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E.M. White Library Quick Start

Welcome!

The E.M. White Library strives to provide current, useful resources and assistance to help ensure the success for our students, faculty and staff.

We have an impressive array of print and online materials. Resource tabs on the left will give you the information you need to get started on your research and classwork.

Please note that this is an abbreviated page for quick access to resources. Our comprehensive webpage can be found here: lpts.edu/library

Library Building Hours

Inclement Weather Note: The Library follows Louisville Seminary policy -- if the Seminary is closed, then the Library is closed. Please see lpts.edu for official notification of closures.

Dec. 13 - 19, 2025:

Dec. 13 & 14: Closed

Dec. 15 - 19: Monday through Friday:  9 am - 5 pm

Christmas Break:

December 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026: Library is CLOSED

J-Term 2026 Library Building Hours:

January 4 - 23:
Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: CLOSED (January 10, 17, 24, 31)
Sunday: 3 pm - 8 pm

****Monday, January 19: CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance****

Jan. 24 - Feb. 4:
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED (Jan. 31 - Feb 1)

Spring 2026 Library Building Hours:

Feb. 5 - May 8:

Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 3 pm - 8 pm

****Thursday-Friday, April 2 - 3: CLOSED Easter Recess****

Digital Resources are available 24/7! (ONLY Current LPTS students, faculty and staff)
lpts.edu/library

Visitors must come to the library building to access online materials. 

E.M. White Library, Louisville Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Rd., Louisville, KY 40205, p: 502.992.9398

Help Desk

Don't struggle while finding resources or services. Most importantly, don't give up! We are here to help. 

Email the Help Desk: library@lpts.edu

Or call 502-992-9398

For help with:

  • Research

  • Remote access

  • Course Reserves

  • Library webpage navigation

  • Donations

  • Or anything else!

Emails sent to the Library Help Desk go to all library staff. For immediate assistance during weekend building hours, call 502-992-9398. Current library hours: https://lpts.libguides.com/About/Hours

Reminder: library research can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be! If you are getting frustrated or overwhelmed by too many resources or do not know where to begin, don't hesitate to reach out to us for help! We can assist with resource access, research strategies and much more. With a bit of practice, research in the library can become a productive, satisfying (dare we say, fun) experience!

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