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LSU Library used to offer a service that allowed library to patrons to recall items checked out to other patrons. Access Services no longer offers this option. Instead, if LSU Librarys copy of an item is checked out, patrons can obtain a different copy of the item through Interlibrary Loan. Catalog records for items that are checked out contain links for Interlibrary Loan that import the items citation information directly into a request form. In certain rare situations, library staff may recall an item from a patron. LSU Libraries | Interlibrary Loan Answered by: Access Services Staff

Yes, you have the option to place requests to view materials in our reading room after you have set up an online account. First, create a Special Collections Request System account (https://specialcollections.lib.lsu.edu/logon) . We highly suggest that you make a request in advance because some materials must be retrieved from an off-site storage facility (requiring 48 business hours of advanced notice) and in-house materials can only be retrieved by staff from our closed stacks. Visit the librarys public catalog. (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu) TIP: In the first drop down box that defaults to Everything, simply select Special Collections and then conduct your search. Click on the Request Item link in the catalog record to place your request. Yes, you have the option to place requests to view materials in our reading room after you have set up an online account. First, create a Special Collections Request System account (https://specialcollections.lib.lsu.edu/logon) . We highly suggest that you make a request in advance because some materials must be retrieved from an off-site storage facility (requiring 48 business hours of advanced notice) and in-house materials can only be retrieved by staff from our closed stacks. Visit the librarys public catalog. (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu) TIP: In the first drop down box that defaults to Everything, simply select Special Collections and then conduct your search. Click on the Request Item link in the catalog record to place your request. Answered by: Kelly Larson

Yes, you have the option to place requests to view materials in our reading room after you have set up an online account. Create a Special Collections Request System account: https://specialcollections.lib.lsu.edu/logon (https://specialcollections.lib.lsu.edu/logon) We highly suggest that you make a request in advance because some materials must be retrieved from an off-site storage facility (requiring 48 business hours of advanced notice) and in-house materials can only be retrieved by staff from our closed stacks. Visit the librarys public catalog: https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu (https://lsu.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lsu) . TIP: In the first drop down box that defaults to Everything, simply select Special Collections and then conduct your search. Click on the Request Item link in the catalog record to place your request. Answered by: Kelly Larson

Yes, we allow researchers to make personal research copies of many of our materials using a photocopier, overhead scanner, or personal camera. A photocopier and book scanner are provided in the Reading Room. Manuscript materials may not be self-duplicated with the book scanner or the photocopier. We also do not permit portable scanners in the Reading Room. If you choose to take photographs, you will be provided with a Camera Use Policy form to complete and sign during your visit. We also offer duplication services in which a staff member can copy and send qualifying materials to you. Find out more about our LSU Special Collections duplication services: https://lib.lsu.edu/special#specialcollectionsduplication Answered by: Kelly Larson

Special Collections staff will happily assist both in-person and remote researchers in locating materials for your research or pointing you in the right direction, but we are typically not able to conduct research for you. If you are a remote patron and your request is labor-intensive, we may refer you to a local researcher or genealogist for hire. Answered by: Kelly Larson

Hi Ben! Yes, LSU Online students can use interlibrary loan. Here are our Borrowing Policies (https://lib.lsu.edu/borrowingpolicies) for LSU Online from our website: "Request books and other physical items through your interlibrary loan account (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flouis…) . Borrowing books from other libraries requires transit time. A minimum of 2 to 3 weeks is usually required, and you are responsible for the cost of shipping the material back to LSU Library. For this reason, we recommend using your local librarys interlibrary loan service for books and physical items, and using LSU Libraries Interlibrary Loan service to request journal articles and book chapters, which are delivered digitally." Jacob Fontenot LSU Libraries Interlibrary Loan Hi! Can students of LSU Online use ILL? From an LSU Online student Answered by: Jacob Fontenot