CALS Named Star Library by Library Journal
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) has been listed as a Star Library in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. The index measures the service levels of the nation's 7,153 public libraries, based on circulation, visits, Internet use, and program attendance. CALS, with a total score of 773, was one of only twenty Southern libraries to receive the Star recognition. More »
How do I access my online account?
To access your account, you'll need a library card barcode number and Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you do not have a Personal Identification Number (PIN), you may establish one the first time you login to your account. If you have forgotten your PIN, please visit your local library or call (501) 918-3040 to have your old PIN removed. You will then be able to re-establish your PIN. Click here to log in to your account.
How do I place a hold on a book?
Once you have identified an item in the online catalog that you would like to hold, simply click the "Request" button located under the the title of the item. If you are not already logged in to your online account, you will be prompted to do so.
How do I renew materials?
Materials may be renewed by phone or online. To renew by phone, call the circulation desk of your local branch. To renew online:
- Log in to your online account.
- You will see a link marked "Items currently checked out" with the number of items you have checked out. Click the link to view the materials you have checked out.
- Select the materials you want to renew by checking the boxes in the RENEW column and then click the Renew Selected button. If you want to renew everything, click the Renew ALL button.
- If you cannot renew items, a message will appear on the screen. If you are successful, a new due date will appear in the "STATUS" column. Always check the STATUS column for information on the success or failure of your renewal.
- You may renew an item up to 5 times if no one has placed a hold on it. Hot Picks may not be renewed.
How do I find employment opportunities at CALS?
Simply visit our employment opportunities page. PLEASE NOTE: CALS in an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted for advertised positions ONLY.
How do I renew my online registration?
For security purposes, online registration expires every 12 months. Simply call 501.918.3000 or visit your local branch of CALS, confirm your current address and phone number, and your online registration will be renewed.
CALS Catalog Goes Digital
What if you could check out an armload of your favorite books and carry them around in your pocket? Or, how about checking out, reading, and returning the latest volume from your favorite author without going to the library?
Cardholders at the Central Arkansas Library System may download their favorite books, in either ebook or audiobook format. The service is free, though it does require downloading software to your computer. So, what are you waiting for?
For a list of supported e-book devices, click here »
Please note: Holders of Gateway accounts will need to visit any CALS branch library to acquire a CALS libary card number in order to access the Overdrive downloadable library.
Project Gutenberg Titles Now in Downloadable Library
Want to read even more e-books? CALS now offers access to over 15,000 public domain titles from Project Gutenberg, available through the CALS Downloadable Library. William Shakespeare, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, and Henry James are just a few of the authors you'll find in this collection. All titles are in ePub format, and can be read in Adobe Digital Editions or transferred to your Nook, Kobo, or Sony Reader e-reader, just like the other e-book titles in the Downloadable Library.
You may download as many of the Project Gutenberg titles as you wish because they don't count against your 5-checkout limit for other Downloadable Library titles. And once you've downloaded a Project Gutenberg title from the Downloadable Library, it's yours to keep; the file never expires. Check it out today.
To view these titles, click here »
Apply Online for a Library Card
Pulaski or Perry County residents can request a library card by completing an online application or at any CALS library. Your library card will be mailed to your home address and photo identification must be presented to complete the application process.
A parent or legal guardian should accompany minors who do not have photo identification. If you live in a nearby county ask about the Gateway Project. If you are not a resident of Pulaski or Perry County or of any of the counties that participate in the Gateway Program, you may purchase a nonresident library card for the fee of $60 per year.