Cook Library Hours and Contact Information at University of Southern Mississippi

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Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is open from 7am to 12am, according to the hours listed on the University Libraries website. The libraries' main contact number is 601.266.4250, and the mailing address is 118 College Drive #5053, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001. If you need help outside those hours, the site also offers a Live Chat and an Ask-A-Librarian service.

Cook Library Hours

The University Libraries homepage displays the current Cook Library hours directly on the page:

Location Hours shown
Cook Library 7am – 12am

Because the posted hours may reflect a specific day or term, check the homepage before you visit if you are planning a trip late in the evening or early in the morning.

Contact Information

The site lists several ways to reach the libraries:

  • Phone: 601.266.4250
  • Mailing address: The University of Southern Mississippi | University Libraries | 118 College Drive #5053 | Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
  • Live Chat: available through the libraries' website
  • Ask-A-Librarian: a form-based way to submit a question
  • Consultation: request a one-on-one session with a librarian
  • Employee Directory: look up a specific staff member

For questions about borrowing, renewals, or your account, the My Library Account link and the FAQ page are the fastest starting points.

Other USM Library Locations

USM Libraries includes more than one facility. The website lists these locations:

  • Cook Library — the main library on the Hattiesburg campus
  • Gulf Coast Library — serving the Gulf Coast campus
  • Gunter Library — a specialized library listed alongside the Gulf Coast Library
  • Special Collections — archival and rare materials

Each location has its own page linked from the Libraries section of the site, where you can find location-specific details.

Services You Can Reach From the Same Page

The libraries' navigation groups services that often go with a visit or a call:

  • Research Guides — subject-specific starting points for research
  • Articles & Databases — search tools for journal articles and other sources
  • E-Journals — electronic journal access
  • Course Reserves — materials set aside for specific courses
  • Interlibrary Loan — request items not held locally
  • Room Reservations — book a study or meeting room
  • Patent and Trademark Resource Center — a designated resource center
  • Aquila Digital Community — USM's institutional repository

If your question is about hours, a hold, or a room, start with the phone number or Live Chat; if it is about research strategy, an Ask-A-Librarian message or a Consultation request will route you to a subject librarian.