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Trademarks, patents (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) , and copyrights (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) are different types of intellectual property (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) . The USPTO (https://www.uspto.gov/) grants patents and registers trademarks. The U.S. Copyright Office (https://www.copyright.gov/) at the Library of Congress registers copyrights. Use the IP Identifier (https://ipidentifier.uspto.gov/) to learn what kind of intellectual property you have. Once you identify your IP needs, click the following links below for further information on how to register your properties: Patent Process Overview (https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/patent-process-overview) Trademark Process Overview (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-process) Copyright Registration Tutorials (https://www.copyright.gov/eco/tutorials.html) Answered by: Kendall Caple

The LSU Student Technology Fee funds the purchase of mobile computing devices available for checkout 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. Music Resources also houses a Creator Space outfitted with video and audio recording equipment. See the links below for more information. LSU Libraries | Gear 2 Geaux
LSU Libraries | Creator Space Answered by: Access Services Staff

You can print from the viewers on the 2 nd floor. There are guides next to the machines to help with printing. Access Services staff are also available to assist when needed. Answered by: Hayley Johnson

Please review the library hours on the library website (linked below). LSU Libraries | Hours
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Check out the LSU Libraries Citing Government Documents Resource Guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=1363084) for information and examples on how to cite government sources! For additional help, contact our Government Publications Librarians at libgovdocs@lsu.edu or schedule an appointment with them at the link here (https://lsu.libcal.com/appointments) . Answered by: Kendall Caple

LSU Library's upper floors close 15 minutes before the first floor is scheduled to close. For more information, please check the hours page on the website. LSU Library | Hours
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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

LSU Library accepts cash and TigerCash at the checkout desk. You can also pay online with a credit card by logging in to your library account. Students who are continuing their enrollment in a subsequent semester can wait until the beginning of that semester and pay the fine when they pay their fee bill. LSU Libraries | Library Catalog Account Answered by: Access Services Staff

Yes, there is a way to search multiple databases at one time. Generally, we recommend doing a search on the library's homepage (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/) using the Discovery search box when just starting out with your research or class assignment. It functions like a Google search in that it searches across many of our databases and the library catalog. 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/staff?field_staff_type=2&search_api_staff=&fiel…) 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. Answered by: Electronic Resources

The T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History is on the 2nd floor of the Hill Memorial Library. From the stairs: Go up the left staircase, take a left through the double doors, and walk straight through Quiet Study Space Room 201. The Center offices are located in the back right corner of this large room. From the elevators: Take the elevator up to 2, take a right through the double doors, and proceed to walk straight through the Quiet Study Space, Rm 201. The Center offices are in the back right corner of this large room. Answered by: Jennifer Cramer

Unfortunately, LSU Online students are not eligible to work for the library. Answered by: Gabriella Lindsay

The Williams Center chooses interviewees whose recollections best fit within one of our projects. If you know someone whose life experience fits within one of our projects, let us know about that person and why you think their stories would contribute to our oral history collection. To nominate someone for an interview, complete and return our bio data form. However, due to limited resources, a better alternative may be to interview the person yourself. We can provide guidance and training in oral history techniques so that you can interview people whose stories and memories deserve preservation. To learn more about our training, please visit Create an Oral History (https://lib.lsu.edu/oralhistory) Answered by: Jennifer Cramer