The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (https://www.uspto.gov/) provides information, publications, forms, guides, and services on searching and registering for patents and trademarks. In addition, LSU Libraries has a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), representative who can answer general questions about the patent and trademark process. You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with them by appointment (https://lsu.libcal.com/appointments/caple) . You can also explore the librarys Patent and Trademark Resource Center Research Guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/ptrc) . Answered by: Kendall Caple

Most assistantships would be found on the LSU Handshake website (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/handshake.php) , though some opportunities are handled directly through the hiring department. It wouldn't hurt to check with a staff member in your graduate program to see if they are aware of assistantships not listed on Handshake. ________________________________________________________________________ More information on Handshake.... How to Access Handshake Admitted Students Undergraduate and Graduate students receive access to Handshake on June 15. At that time, you can log in to Handshake using your myLSU email and password at lsu.joinhandshake.com (https://lsu.joinhandshake.com/) or download the Handshake Jobs & Careers App (download in the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1220620171) or download through Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinhandshake.student…) ). If a user experiences a barrier in access to Handshake or content within due to a disability, please contact the LSU Olinde Career Center at career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) . For information on how to apply to on-campus and off-campus jobs, visit the Student Employment webpage (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/studentemployment/students.php) . If you would like to schedule a meeting with our team, or access other career center resources prior to receiving Handshake access, please contact us at career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) and we are happy to assist you. Graduate Students: Please note, while some graduate assistantships may be posted in Handshake, most opportunities are managed directly through the hiring department. Please contact your graduate program and campus contacts directly to inquire about available assistantships. Alumni Alumni retain free access to Handshake and to most other career center resources, including appointments with the career center team. View the Alumni Resources page to request Handshake access (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/alumni.php) . Rsum Uploads Please make note that all rsums must be approved by the LSU Olinde Career Center before becoming active in Handshake for applying for jobs or participating in on-campus interviews. Please be prompt in submitting a rsum for activation in Handshake. The career center makes every effort to be timely in the document approval process, but cannot guarantee a turnaround of less than two (2) business days. Fraudulent and Scam Job Postings We work hard to keep fraudulent postings out of Handshake (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/handshake.php) by using some common red flags typically considered suspicious. While red flags dont automatically remove a job posting, we research the company and posting if suspicion arises before making a decision. You should research suspicious companies or postings, too (or dont apply). The Fraudulent and Scam Job Postings (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/about/FraudulentandScamJobPostingsbook…) guide outlines red flags so you, too, can attempt to identify such scam or fraudulent postings. Our position: Never apply for a suspicious job. Questions? Contact career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) . Answered by: Gabriella Lindsay

You can review your current checkouts, due dates, holds, and current fines using your online library account. You can also use your account to renew certain materials and pay any fines online. LSU Libraries | Library Catalog Account<br>Related: How do I access my library account online? Answered by: Access Services Staff

The Tiger Card office offers three ways to add TigerCash to your card: - Online (see link below) - Via your fee bill at the beginning of the semester - With cash, check, credit/debit card, or Apple Pay in person at the Tiger Card office. Special note : Library print stations will only accept funds from your Tiger Card. Add funds to your Tiger Card<br>LSU Auxiliary Services | Tiger Card Office Answered by: Access Services Staff

The majority of the tables and desks throughout LSU Library are treated as open seating for anyone to use. These spaces are available on all floors of the library. Certain areas are designated for quiet study; these include sections of the second and third floors and the entirety of the fourth. Regardless of where you are, please be respectful of other patrons studying nearby. There are several bookable group study rooms and individual study booths located on the third and fourth floors. Walk-up use of these spaces is encouraged, but reservations always take priority. Faculty and graduate students may also request a key for their own private study carrel at the checkout desk in room 241. Nearly all study booths on the second floor are currently open for anyone to use. LSU Libraries | Bookable Spaces<br>LSU Libraries | Graduate Study Booths<br>LSU Libraries | Faculty Carrels<br>Related: How do I reserve a study room?<br>Related: How can I use the display screen in my study room?<br>Related: Are there computers I can use in the library? Answered by: Access Services Staff

If you're able to come to the library, we would be happy to help you in person. Otherwise, you can email us at libcirc@lsu.edu (https://lsumail2.sharepoint.com/sites/Team-LIB/Lists/FAQ/libcirc@lsu.edu) . Please provide us with as much information as possible so that we can initiate an investigation. Because of privacy laws, we cannot discuss patron accounts over the phone. Answered by: Access Services Staff