Getting Started

The LSU Libraries is committed to providing Distance Education (DE) students with library services comparable to those at the main campus through

• access to electronic books and journals,
• a delivery service for books and journals owned by the Libraries (LSU Materials),
• a delivery service for full-text articles from publications not owned by the Libraries (Ingenta),
• reciprocal borrowing agreements with many other academic libraries in the state,
• a 1-800 number for reference services, and
• a distance education librarian (pchalar@lsu.edu) for individual assistance and problem-solving.

Students eligible to utilize these services must

• be currently enrolled in a DE class at LSU (see Current Courses on the DE web page) or designated a DE student by the DE Librarian
• not be attending any classes held on the LSU campus,
• have a LALINC card prior to requesting services through either LSU Libraries or site libraries,
• follow the policies and procedures of the library for borrowing and returning materials.

For detailed information and an application form, go to the PAWS web page and click on "About PAWS" on the top toolbar. Using PAWS includes information essential to access.

Click here for information on obtaining and using a LALINC card.