The library does buy some popular fiction books, usually those deemed "essential" by GOBI, has won a prestigious prize, or is highly praised by the Times Literary Supplement or the NYT. Because we are an academic library, the books are shelved according to the Library of Congress classifcation scheme, meaning there is no one section for popular fiction books. If there are titles you are looking for, try searching the catalog (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/?rm=MORE+SEARCH+OP0%7C%7C%7C…) or speak with a librarian (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/staff?field_staff_type=2&search_api_staff=&fiel…) .
Answered by: Electronic Resources
The LSU Student Technology Fee funds the purchase of mobile computing devices available for check-out at the checkout desk in room 241 of LSU Library. These include laptops, webcams, PC microphones, computer mice, calculators, phone chargers, HDMI cables, dry erase markers and erasers, umbrellas, and more. Gear 2 Geaux is solely for student use because it is funded by student fees. See the link below for more information.
Answered by: Karl Simmerman
Yes, LSU Library offers book deliveries to faculty and staff only . We will deliver LSU Library books and interlibrary loan books to your departmental mailbox. Reserve and Government Document materials will not be included. To use the service, request the item through your interlibrary loan account. On the request form under "Delivery Options" select "Deliver to Departmental Mailbox." The request will arrive 1-2 business days from the date we receive the item. Heres how to get your materials delivered:
- You will need an ILLiad account to make the request.
- Once logged in, you will need to select "Deliver to Departmental Mailbox" for your Delivery Method. Books will be delivered to the departmental mailbox of the requestors within 1-2 business days. A second attempt will be made if the delivery is not successful the first time, but if the department office is inaccessible again, patrons will receive an e-mail stating the problem and asking them to come pick up their materials.
- The materials will be placed on hold and kept at the checkout desk for 7 days. If they are not picked up in this time frame, they will be returned to the collection.
Be aware of the following:
- Users are responsible for getting materials back to the library as there is not a pickup service offered.
- Materials will be checked out to the patrons library account prior to being delivered.
- The user is responsible for the items requested through this service.
- Any LSU Library books not returned or renewed within 40 days of the due date will be considered lost and the usual penalties will apply.
- A limit of eight physical material format items can be requested per day.
Answered by: Karl Simmerman
LSU's Department of Foreign Language and Literatures has faculty in the department who offer translations. Price is determined by the content, amount to be translated, and turnaround time. Contact info: Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures Louisiana State University 316 Hodges Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-6616 Fax: 225-578-5074 worldlang@lsu.edu (mailto:worldlang@lsu.edu)
LSU World Lanugages, Literatures & Cultures
Answered by: Karl Simmerman
Yes, the library supports open access publishing in several ways. Here's a link to more information: here. (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/oaf)
Answered by: David Dunaway
