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Generally, we recommend doing a search on the library's homepage using the Discovery search box when just starting out with your research or class assignment. It searches across many of our databases and the library catalog. Here is a video tutorial (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=1184345&p=8662507) on how to search Discovery for scholarly resources. Finally, if you prefer to meet with a research librarian who can give you a much deeper dive into searching and using our resources, you can set up an appointment with one. Here (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/about/staff/specialists) is a list of our research librarians organized by their subject areas. We especially recommend that faculty and graduate students contact their subject specialists when working on major research projects. For basic research tips, see this research guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/ENG1001) . Answered by: Electronic Resources

Tutors can be found at the Shell Tutorial Center (https://lsu.edu/cas/about/services/tutoring.php) . Scroll down to schedule an appointment with a tutor. For help with writing, Communication across the Curriculum (CxC) offers assistance (https://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/cxc/writing.php) . Answered by: Electronic Resources

Go to the Library's homepage (http://www.lib.lsu.edu) and click the databases tab. Search "SciFinder" to see access instructions. If you have issues accessing or navigating the database, please contact Cambria Huff (mailto:chuff@lsu.edu) for assistance. Answered by: Electronic Resources

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
Related: How do I access my library account online? Answered by: Access Services Staff

Library staff will provide you with a due date slip for all materials at their time of checkout. You can also log into your catalog or interlibrary loan accounts to review your checkouts and due dates (see links below). Please remember that due dates for reserve and Gear 2 Geaux items often are time-specific. LSU Libraries | Library Catalog Account
LSU Libraries | Interlibrary Loan Account Answered by: Access Services Staff

Can I request materials of interest before I arrive? There are several ways to find special collection materials electronically: the librarys online catalog, research guides, subject guides, and the Louisiana Digital Library. In the Special Collections Reading Room, there are also physical indexes and additional search tools. Answered by: Gabriella Lindsay