As always, I am available to come to your classes or host a special session here in the library to inform your students about the services available at the LSU libraries and also instruct them in electronic resources, searching techniques, and other matters related to research.

Just send me an email at jryan1@lsu.edu and let me know when and where you’d like to have the instruction take place and I’ll set it up. Please take advantage of this service if you can — I think it’s important for all students to have a basic grounding in how to conduct research in a university library.

Jenna

Ok, folks. I’m back from vacation and a brand new semester has started. It’s that time again — I once again have money to spend on books! The primary purpose of this library is to meet the needs of the students and the faculty so if you have any books that you think we should own, or that would be useful to you personally in your research, *please* let me know. I can’t guarrantee that I’ll be able to purchase it, but I will try as best I can. Last year I was able to fill all of the faculty requests, so you have a very good chance. Reply here in the comments with the book title and author, or send me an email at jryan1@lsu.edu.

Another project I’m working on this Fall is an update and possible restructuring of the subject guides on the library website. The guides are linked here. I’m responsible for the Biochemistry, Biology, Coastal Sciences, and Earth Sciences guides, so if you have any suggestions for resources to go on those let me know. I’m also thinking of making subguides under the major headings, so if you have suggestions for what subcategories I should use, let me know that as well.

This is my second year here at LSU Libraries and I hope to meet more of you and work closely with you as faculty to improve our library services. Please don’t hesitate to email me or call me at 578-2950 and discuss any questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have.

Jenna