To see what databases we have available, click on the databases tab on the library homepage (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/) . Then click " All Databases (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/az.php) " under the "Database Links" drop-down menu. There are several drop down menus, but the one on the left lets you sort by subject. If you would like more hands-on assistance, you can make an appointment with your subject librarian (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/about/staff/specialists) , and they will meet with you either in person or virtually to show you what resources and databases are best for your assignment/research as well as how to navigate them.
Answered by: Electronic Resources
Current LSU faculty, staff, and students should present their TigerCard at the time of checkout. Public patrons should use their designated public patron card, usually their driver's license or state-issued ID. The library cannot accept alternate forms of ID, such as your 89 number, other ID cards, etc.
Answered by: Access Services Staff
There are two ways to locate print books in the library's collection:
- Print books are searchable in the LSU Libraries catalog (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/?rm=MORE+SEARCH+OP0%7C%7C%7C…) . To find books on a certain topic, you can either search for the topic as a keyword, or use the advanced search to look for subject tags.
- Print books can also be found searching the library's Discovery (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/) search tool, the default search box on the library's homepage. It searches across many of the library's databases and the catalog.
Answered by: Electronic Resources
We have all the major style guides in print.
- APA - Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style (http://https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/search/detailnonmodal…)
- Chicago - The Chicago manual of style (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$0…)
- MLA - MLA style manual: and guide to scholarly publishing (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$0…)
We also have an online research guide dedicated to the basics of citation styles (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/citation/intro) . The Communication across the Curriculum (CxC) department offers writing support (https://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/cxc/writing.php) . We also offer help with citation management tools including Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote. See our research guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/citation_management) on citation management
Answered by: Electronic Resources
A pencil, paper for notetaking, and personal devices (e.g. laptop, tablet, cellphone, camera) are allowed in the Reading Room. Food, drinks, pens, and portable scanners are not allowed. All personal items such as bags (including laptop and camera cases), briefcases, purses, coats, and umbrellas must be left in one of the secure lockers that are provided free of charge in the lobby. Be aware that anything brought into the Reading Room is subject to search before you leave. Review our Reading Room Policies:https://lib.lsu.edu/special#specialcollectionpolicies
Answered by: Kelly Larson
