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I am unable to return my Interlibrary Loan on time, due to an accessibility issue. What are my options?
LSU Libraries offers a limited pickup service for ILL materials for faculty and staff. When an accessibility issue prevents you from returning the material on time, reply to our due soon or overdue notification or email libill@lsu.edu (mailto:libill@lsu.edu) . We will ask you to either mail the book back to us, or place the book in your departmental mailbox for pickup. Answered by: Jacob Fontenot
I am from a library in a foreign country, and we need access to a resource you hold. Is it possible for you to provide us either a copy or loan of the resource?
Submit your request to our interlibrary loan department. Submitting a request through OCLC to our library (OCLC code: LUU), or email (http://libill@lsu.edu) our interlibrary loan staff directly. The ILL staff will evaluate your request for eligibility. We accept payment via credit card, IFLA vouchers, and OCLC IFM. Answered by: Jacob Fontenot
I'm not affiliated with LSU, but can I get a scan of a government document on microform?
Search Discovery for the title of the government document, which may provide a link to ERIC. If found and the ERIC number begins with ED, download it and provide the PDF and end the chat. If not found, send the patron this message: For federal and state government documents, LSU Libraries will scan microfilm and microfiche up to 50 pages, at no cost. The library will review the request for copyright compliance prior to providing. Please allow 2-3 business days for the scan. Then transfer the request to Interlibary Loan, or create a ticket for Interlibrary Loan. Answered by: Jacob Fontenot
What costs are associated with borrowing items from the library?
When borrowing materials from LSU Library, there are no costs or fees applied to any patron's account at the time of checkout. When items are not returned on time, overdue and lost fines can begin to accrue. Please keep track of your library due dates and make sure you review the borrowing policies below. In general, borrowing from the library is free until items are late, lost, damaged, or stolen. LSU Libraries | Borrowing
LSU Libraries | Loan Periods Answered by: Access Services Staff
Does the library hold popular fiction books?
The library does buy some popular fiction books, usually those deemed "essential" by GOBI, has won a prestigious prize, or is highly praised by the Times Literary Supplement or the NYT. Because we are an academic library, the books are shelved according to the Library of Congress classifcation scheme, meaning there is no one section for popular fiction books. If there are titles you are looking for, try searching the catalog (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu/?rm=MORE+SEARCH+OP0%7C%7C%7C…) or speak with a librarian (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/staff?field_staff_type=2&search_api_staff=&fiel…) . Answered by: Electronic Resources
Do we have any resources for state licensing exams? (contractors, horticulture, plumbing, etc.?)
Our PrepSTEP (https://libezp.lib.lsu.edu/login?url=http://www.learningexpresslibrary3…) (formerly known as Learning Express Library) database is probably our best resource for this, though you may want to check with the agencies to ensure the materials are up to date. These materials are generally under the career preparation section on the PrepSTEP homepage. East Baton Rouge Public Library (https://www.ebrpl.com/) also has Learning Express 3.0 that has state test prep material if you have a current EBRPL card. Answered by: Electronic Resources
I would like to donate (insert subject area) books from my personal/office collection. How do I go about doing this?
LSU Libraries does take donations as long as they are within the scope of our collections and fit the university's curriculum. To find out if your books are a good fit for our library, please contact one of our subject specialists (https://www.lib.lsu.edu/about/staff/specialists) . For most book donations, donating to the Friends of the LSU Library Book Bazaar (https://lib.lsu.edu/about/friends/bazaar) might be a better option. Answered by: Electronic Resources
How can faculty members book a classroom in the library?
If you would like to schedule a class session in classrooms 232 or 230E in LSU Library, please submit this form to the Registrar's Office: LSU Registrar Classroom Reservation Form (https://www.lsu.edu/registrar/student-services/classroom-reservation-fo…) . If you are scheduling a session on short notice, please contact the Registrar's Office directly at classroomresv@lsu.edu (mailto:classroomresv@lsu.edu) . Because the Registrar's Office assigns these rooms as meeting places for semester-long courses, the library cannot reserve these rooms for anyone on a short-term basis. Answered by: Access Services Staff
Are there any graduate assistantships available?
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
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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts,(LISTA) indexes more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. Non-LSU Affiliates may click here for access a limited version of LISTA for free.
Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H. W. Wilson)
Reflecting the latest trends in a rapidly evolving field, this database indexes English and foreign-language periodicals, selected state journals, conference proceedings, pamphlets, books, and library school theses, plus over 300 books per year. This invaluable resource delivers full text articles cover to cover from over a hundred select publications. PDF page images of the full text articles bring researchers charts, graphs, photos, and other valuable graphical information. Providing enhanced access to your periodical collection, this database also steers users to valuable information on the Web with hotlinks to sites mentioned in articles.
Literary Reference Plus
Literary Reference Plus is a full-text database that combines information from major respected reference works, books, and literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing. Literary Reference Plus includes thousands of plot summaries, synopses, and work overviews; articles of literary criticism; author biographies; full text of over 430 literary journals; book reviews; classic and contemporary poems and short stories; full text of over 7,000 classic novels; author interviews; and images of key literary figures.
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Larissa Elliott
Agricultural Support Librarian
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Art and Design Librarian
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Elisa Naquin
Metadata and Digital Strategies Librarian, Interim Head of Digital Programs & Services
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Effects of Catch and Release for Recreational Fishing on Stream‐Resident Salmonids in Japan.
Catch‐and‐release (C&R) angling is becoming more common worldwide for managing stream‐resident salmonids but has only recently been introduced in Japan. However, few studies have examined effects of C&R regulations on fish populations through adequate experimental designs. We estimated effects of implementing a C&R regulation on stream‐resident salmonids. The western part of the Agatsuma River system in Japan is a fishing area with standard regulations under which anglers can harvest white‐spotted charr or masu salmon of > 15 cm total length. In contrast, the eastern part is a fishing area with a C&R regulation requiring release of all caught fish, owing to radiocesium contamination caused by a nuclear accident at Fukushima. Density and total length of stream‐resident salmonids were examined in these areas in several tributaries. Fish density was significantly higher in the C&R area, whereas total length did not differ significantly between areas. Implementing a C&R regulation may be effective for conserving salmonid populations in mountainous streams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Catch Me If You Can: A Multi-Agent Synthetic Fraud Detection Framework for Complex Networks
Detecting fraudulent behavior across diverse domains presents a significant challenge due to the adaptive and elusive activities of fraud agents. Furthermore, imbalanced data distributions and limited labeled examples increase the difficulty of detecting fraud agents. To address these challenges, we propose Catch Me If You Can—a Multi-Agent Framework to generate synthetic datasets and simulate various types of fraudulent behavior, including but not limited to anti-money laundering (AML), credit card fraud, bot attacks, and malicious traffic. Our framework comprises two core agent types: (1) Detectors, trained to identify suspicious patterns in scenarios, and (2) Transaction Agents, including both legitimate participants and adversarial fraud agents employing strategies to evade detection. In this framework, detectors iteratively refine their detection strategies while fraud agents evolve adaptive tactics to disguise illicit activities, creating an adversarial coevolutionary environment. This dynamic fosters the generation of high-dimensional and realistic datasets for training and testing. By integrating synthetic pre-training with transfer learning, the framework leverages a variety of real-world datasets—including IEEE-CIS Fraud Detection, Credit Card Fraud Detection, and Elliptic++—demonstrating its broad applicability across multiple fraud domains. Our approach significantly improves detection performance, bridging the gap between simulation and real-world applications. It enables robust training across heterogeneous fraud behaviors, contributing to the development of resilient, generalizable solutions for financial security and fraud prevention.
A 5-Level Asymmetrical Multilevel Inverter Using Catch Fish Optimization Algorithm Based On Islanded Mode Single-Phase Community Microgrid
The concept of inverters aims to improve efficiency and power quality in high-power applications. Traditional two-level inverters produce a square waveform, requiring extensive filtering to achieve a sine wave. In contrast, multilevel inverters use a staircase approach for better waveform quality. To minimize errors and harmonic distortion in a 5-level MLI, this paper proposes Catch Fish Optimization Algorithm (CFOA) optimized controller. The primary objective is to enhance maximum power extraction from a photovoltaic (PV) array, integrating a battery energy storage system for efficiency. Battery paired with PV stores excess energy and supply when required. A quantum neural network-based MPPT, optimized using Red Panda Optimization (RPO) technique, tracks maximum power. A 3DOF-FOTD-FOTID controller efficiently manages the 5-level MLI. The system achieves low total harmonic distortion (THD) of 1.26% for voltage and 1.12% for current, improving efficiency and reducing distortion. This demonstrates significant improvements in the MPPT performance, making the proposed system highly effective.
Catch The Wave : Experience the Thrill of Spirit-Empowered Living!
Experience the Thrill of Holy Spirit Empowered Ministry. Engineer/teacher/author Steven Cole will guide you with an engineer's precision through a powerful teaching on the ministry and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Practical and easy to understand,'Catch the Wave'will introduce you to the Holy Spirit in a way that makes Him real and personal. You will learn:• Who the Holy Spirit is• Why the Holy Spirit is given to the Church• When the Holy Spirit indwells a believer• What the gifts of the Holy Spirit are• How the Holy Spirit operates through believersAre you ready to experience the awesome power of the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, dive in and catch the wave!About the author:Steven W. Cole holds a degree in electronics and retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2004 after 25 years as a Senior Instrumentation Systems Engineer. He was saved in 1966 and filled with the Holy Spirit shortly thereafter. For twenty-five years, he has taught adult believers in local churches, and in recent years, he has developed a Holy Spirit seminar that has been well received. Steve and his wife, Linda, moved to Dewey, Arizona, in 2006. Sadly, his wife passed away in 2021 due to Alzheimer's.
“They Had to Catch Me Like an Animal” : Exploring Experiences of Involuntary Care for People with Psychosocial Conditions in South Africa
Protecting the rights of people with psychosocial conditions is an important and controversial global aim, particularly in light of multiple calls for reduced coercion catalyzed by General Comment 1 of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which stipulates the replacement of substituted care with supported care. Responding to this and other global calls for reduced coercion is complex globally but can entail particular challenges in developing countries, where resource shortages and environmental barriers are sometimes a significant factor in how people with mental conditions experience involuntary care and encounter limitations to their autonomy. To better understand these complexities, our study explored experiences of involuntary care among people with psychosocial conditions in South Africa. Participants described varying degrees of coercion within involuntary care and found that different approaches from professionals when they were in crisis significantly impacted their illness experience, including their ability to make decisions and feel dignified. Participants’ reports include variable feelings and embodied experiences of coercion in different forms and degrees, ambivalence about compliance and resistance while being treated against their will, and gray areas between conventional separations of autonomy and paternalism. On the whole, our analysis troubles binaries about the use or disuse of involuntary care and illustrates the complexity of participants’ experiences and views of coercive intervention, which could hold multiple possibilities for both care and autonomy.
Executive functions and associated brain volumetry in children with persistent stunting and catch-up growth
Early childhood stunting can result in sub-optimal executive functions (EF), affecting academic achievements and economic potential in later life. This study hypothesized that children always stunted (AS) at ages 2, 5 and 9 years had lower EF than those who were never stunted (NS). A birth-cohort in Vellore, India was followed up with periodic anthropometric and development/cognitive measures over 2, 5 and 9 years of age. Based on stunting status at these time points, children were classified as NS, stunted at 2 years and caught up by 5 years (S2N5), stunted at 2 and 5 years but caught up later (S5N9), and AS. At 9th year, children underwent neuroimaging using 3T MRI scanner and EF assessment using FAS phonemic fluency test, colour cancellation test and colour trials tests (CTT). From the original birth-cohort of 251, 205 children were reviewed at 9 years. FAS phonemic fluency test showed NS group had significantly higher test scores compared to AS (11.52 vs. 7.4, p = 0.02). In CTT, a significant difference in near misses score was observed between NS and AS groups (0.12 vs. 0.38, p = 0.03). Upon evaluating unimodal brain association areas, volumes of right occipital fusiform gyrus (9991 mm3 vs. 9313 mm3; p = 0.04; η2 = 0.11), and left lateral occipital cortex (13458 mm3 vs. 12559 mm3; p = 0.03; η2 = 0.07) were significantly higher among NS compared to AS group. Considering higher order association areas, only left pars triangularis was found to be significantly reduced among AS children compared to NS group (4284 mm3 vs. 3291 mm3; p = 0.01; η2 = 0.07). Similarly, there were also significance visible in the basal ganglia regions and the cerebellum. Current study demonstrated EF dysfunction in verbal fluency and inhibitory control in a dose response fashion in groups AS-to-NS with corresponding EF-related brain volumetric changes, highlighting the need for focused nutritional and nurturing approaches in early childhood for gain in human capital.
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