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For $25, you and your family will have an annual membership to Friends of the LSU Libraries!

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Borrowing Books from Other Louisiana Libraries

LOUIS provides a service that allows college students and faculty to borrow from member libraries.

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Borrowing Books from Other Louisiana Libraries

https://lib.lsu.edu/borrowing#lalinc

LOUIS is a consortium of public and private college and university libraries in the state of Louisiana. It enables students and faculty of Louisiana colleges and universities to borrow materials from member libraries.

Eligibility: Each library determines its level of participation. LSU Libraries issues LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Cards to LSU faculty, staff, and students for use at other LOUIS institutions. It honors cards from other institutions issued to faculty, staff, and students.

To request a LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card

The LSU affiliates may request a LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card using the onlineLOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card application form.
TThe LSU Libraries' Access Services Department verifies that the person has current privileges. If so, prepares and mails the LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card.
Present the LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card at the circulation desk of the LOUIS library that they wish to use.
Each LOUIS library determines the local procedure for using the LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card, so each has a unique procedure for checking out materials. Some issue a temporary checkout card, valid for the semester. Some hold the LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card while reserve materials are being used Card users must abide by the policies and procedures of each participating library.
The level of LOUIS library privileges is set by individual libraries, so privileges vary from library to library. Detailed information about LOUIS privileges can be found on the LOUIS Resource Sharing information page.
If neither the site library nor the LSU Libraries owns needed material, LSU faculty, staff, and students can request it through Interlibrary loan (ILL).

Services for LSU Online holders of LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower’s Cards vary by library because each participating library has unique For the best service, please keep in mind:

When requesting assistance, always identify yourself as an LSU Online student and a LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower.
Check out materials using your LOUIS Reciprocal Borrowing card.
When Interlibrary Loan services are needed from the library, ask for directions for submitting a request. You will be required to show your LOUIS Reciprocal Borrower's Card and a picture ID. If your local LOUIS Library does not permit interlibrary loan, place your interlibrary loan request online through LSU Libraries.

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Braille Keyboard

Braille and Largeprint PC Nero Keyboard.

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Orbit Reader 40 – Braille Display, Book Reader and Note-taker

Braille Reader

The Orbit Reader 40 is a braille display, reader and note-taker.

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Can I access an "unprocessed" collection?

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It depends! This is a curator-level decision and will vary for each case. All requests for access to unprocessed collections require the Williams Center director's authorization. Any duplications of unprocessed interviews are not allowed beyond "Fair Use" unless this restriction is cleared by the director upon staff review of the item. Please note that the review process may take at least 1-2 business days, depending on the size of the collection.

Answered by: Jennifer Cramer

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Can I bring my class to visit or tour LSU Special Collections?

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Yes, we can work with you to schedule class instruction or a tour. We only ask that you give as much advance notice as possible since the instruction calendar fills up fast, although we try our best to accommodate any requests. Find out more about planning a class with Special Collections: https://lib.lsu.edu/special#specialcollectionsinstruction (https://lib.lsu.edu/special/services/class)

Answered by: Kelly Larson

News & Notes

#SubjectLibrarianSaturday: Kendall Caple

#SubjectLibrarianSaturday is a social media and blog series highlighting LSU Libraries’ subject librarians, whose job is to help students and faculty with their research at any stage. Kendall Caple is LSU Libraries’ Government Publications and Patent & Trademarks Librarian. The responses below have

#SubjectLibrarianSaturday: Mike Holt

#SubjectLibrarianSaturday is a social media and blog series highlighting LSU Libraries’ subject librarians, whose job is to help students and faculty with their research at any stage. Mike Holt is LSU Libraries’ Head of Research and Instruction Services. The responses below have been edited for

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Student Scholars’ Summer Research Shines in Special Collections

The summer of 2024 marked the return of LSU Libraries' Special Collections Summer Research Project Program, an initiative that offers LSU students an opportunity to engage in original research using the rich resources housed in Hill Memorial Library. Now in its second year, the program continues to

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