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
Study rooms are outfitted with a large display screen connected to a PC. The checkout desk in room 241 circulates study room kits that include a remote for the display screen and a keyboard and mouse for the PC. The screens also have HDMI and USB-C connectors that allow patrons to connect their own devices to the display. Please report any missing or damaged equipment to the checkout desk.
Related: Does the library loan AV equipment, PC's, laptops, etc.?
Answered by: Karl Simmerman
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 Libraries Special Collections requires that materials be accompanied with a proper citation and/or credit line in the applicable format below. Our recommended citation style is also listed in each library catalog record and in collection inventories (finding aids). For manuscript collections: Name of the Manuscript Collection, Mss# [manuscript number], Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections must be spelled out the first time a collection is cited. Thereafter, the abbreviation LLMVC may be used. For University Archives: Name of originating office followed by "Records", RG# [record group number], Louisiana State University Archives, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University Archives must be spelled out the first time a record group is cited. Thereafter the abbreviation LSUA may be used.
Answered by: Kelly Larson
The short answer--be consistent and make sure to include the name of the interviewee, the date of the interview, the collection number, the tape number, and the name of the repository, which is the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Here are samples and your citation may depend on various style guides.
- [Last Name, First Name], interview by [interviewer first name and last name], audio recording, [date], [4700.####]. Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- [First name last name] Oral History Interview, MSS 4700.####, Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Answered by: Jennifer Cramer
The Williams Center chooses interviewees whose recollections best fit within one of our projects. If you know someone whose life experience fits within 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 trainings, please visit Create an Oral History (https://lib.lsu.edu/oralhistory)
Answered by: Jennifer Cramer
