Library Policies

The following principles establish priorities:

1. University Mission Statement

2. LSUA Library Services Mission Statement

3. Comparisons with peer institutions and contemporary literature in library and information science

4. Review of literature, information from conferences, and listserv archives to determine best practices

5. Annual surveys

6. Feedback from students and faculty

7. Directives of the Chancellor and/or Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

8. Mandates of accreditation bodies

The Director of Library Services develops goals and objectives with the library faculty and/or staff. Goals and objectives are assessed annually. The Director, with advice from library faculty and/or feedback from faculty, students, or administrators, initiates changes in priorities and establishes policies and procedures to implement them.

• An OaKard or government-issued ID is required to check out materials

• Proxy checkouts for faculty and staff are allowed. Prior to the first checkout the faculty member must email the library specifying who will be allowed to check out materials with the faculty’s ID card

• Materials for faculty and staff are checked out for a semester and are due the same day final grades are due

• 30-day circulation period for LSUA students and guest borrowers

• 15-book limit for LSUA students, staff, faculty, and LOUIS borrowers

• 3-book limit for guest borrowers

• All circulating items are due the same day that final grades are due

• Circulating books may be renewed unless placed on hold or overdue.

• One online renewal is allowed on or before the due date. Three in-person renewals are allowed on or before the due date. When renewing in person users must bring the materials to the library

• A hold may be placed on any book already checked out

• If faculty recall a book to place it on reserve, it will be due immediately

• The library does not charge late fees. Lost or damaged items will incur a replacement fee. All materials must be returned by graduating students and by faculty and staff who are retiring or resigning.

• The following materials do not circulate--archives and special collections, rare books, bound journals, reference books, and microfilm

• Reference materials, bound journals, and microfilm do not circulate.

• Materials identified by the library to be of local interest do not circulate

• Faculty and staff are required to return or renew materials at the end of each semester

• Current faculty and staff may renew materials once online. After the first (online) renewal, materials must be renewed in person

• Guest borrowers may not renew items

• Reserve materials are checkout out for specific time periods. In library use only items must remain in the building and be returned within two hours. Overnight use items are due the next day the library is open.

LSUA students, faculty, and staff must present a current OaKard to check out materials. Non-LSUA borrowers must present a valid government-issued photo-ID, current address, place of employment, email address, as well as home and work telephone numbers. Persons who abuse library privileges will lose library privileges. Local residents may find that their library needs are met better by using a local public library.

• Local residents over the age of 17 living in the parishes contiguous to Rapides Parish: Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Grant, Natchitoches, and Vernon may borrow materials. Privileges are granted for a maximum of two years and may be renewed.

• LSUA faculty/staff dependents may borrow materials. Parents/guardians are responsible for their dependent children.

• LOUIS borrowers must present a LOUIS card, their institutional ID, and a valid government-issued photo-ID to borrow materials. The expiration date on the LOUIS card will be the expiration date of their LSUA privileges; however, in no case will privileges extend beyond 1 year from date of issue.

• Northwestern State University and Louisiana College students and faculty must present a current NSU or LC photo-ID to borrow materials.

Overdue Notices are sent to borrowers with overdue items. When an item is overdue, a notation is made in the borrower’s record. A student must return overdue library materials or pay fees as listed below. Users are blocked from further borrowing until the materials are returned or fees have been paid.

Lost / Damaged Materials are paid for by the borrower who checked them out. LSUA library materials belong to the State of Louisiana. Lost / destroyed book charges include the replacement cost of a new book. Library materials lost through theft, accident, or calamity require restitution. Homeowner’s, automobile, and renter’s insurance often cover such losses. To maintain library privileges before payment, a police report or insurance claim is required.

• The library lends books from the circulating collection.

• Non-circulating and non-book materials are usually not loaned; exceptions may be made depending on current needs of LSUA faculty and students for the materials requested.

• The loan period for items loaned from LSUA is 1 month.

• No costs are charged to libraries that have reciprocal agreements with LSUA. This includes most academic libraries in Louisiana.

• Libraries that have no reciprocal agreement and that charge for their loans will be contacted to determine if they wish to have a no charge reciprocal agreement with LSUA.

Desktop computers are for the use of LSUA students, faculty, and staff.

1. Campus visitors may use the computers if LSUA users are not waiting.

2. All users are bound by the LSUA Acceptable Use Policy (PS 253).

3. The computers are for individual use, not for class instruction sessions.

4. Library Services does not assist in document preparation or other production/presentation formats. Assistance is available in the Tutoring Center.

5. Files can be saved to a LSUA network drive or a user-provided external storage device. No user-created files are permanently stored on the computers, and the library is not responsible for lost files.

Laptop computers with wireless access to the campus network are available for LSUA students to use on campus for 2 weeks before being renewed. Laptop computers may be renewed once online.  After that, laptops must be renewed in person at the circulation desk. This is to ensure laptops remain up-to-date.

1. Non-LSUA users may not check out laptops.

2. All users must complete a Laptop Loan Agreement each time they check out a laptop computer. Borrowers are responsible for any fines and fees that accrue if laptop is not returned or renewed by the due date. These late fines and fees are outlined in the Laptop Loan Agreement and the Library Laptop Policy.

3. Borrowers are responsible for laptops and accompanying equipment and should not leave them unattended or give them to others to use. 

4. Laptops, power cords, and laptop bags are to be returned in person to a library staff member at the circulation desk for inspection in the presence of the borrower. Laptops should not left on the circulation desk or in the book return slot. 

5. If damage or abuse is detected upon return, the borrower is liable for repair costs (as determined by the IET Department) up to the replacement cost of the computer.

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Library faculty provides instruction in use of the library resources and other available information resources as well as strategic approaches to research. Instruction is provided as group sessions on general library topics or course-related assignments as well as point-of-use instruction to individuals. Instructors should schedule group instruction with the Coordinator of Reference Services and allow sufficient time for preparation. Instructors need to be present for group instruction to answer course-related questions, give individual assistance to students, reinforce that the session is integral to the course, and to keep abreast of what their students are learning.

Online students have access to all online library resources as well as reference assistance and interlibrary loan services. Online students may request reference assistance via phone or email. Online users may also request physical materials, and these can be mailed to the student. The online user is responsible for return mail costs. Online users also have access to Interlibrary Loan services. Electronic resources are provided through Interlibrary Loan for online students. However, for physical materials, the library staff provides the students with information for using local interlibrary loan services through their local public library to save time and shipping costs.

THE JAMES C. BOLTON LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY

The purpose of the LSUA library’s collection development policy is to guide the library staff when selecting and deselecting library materials. It is also designed to meet the information needs of LSUA stakeholders through the acquisition and maintenance of resources in a variety of formats that are appropriate for the teaching mission of the university and the library. In addition to selecting and deselecting materials, the collection development policy establishes a solid foundation for future planning, which determines priorities, especially when budgetary restraints are present. Finally, the collection development policy is a critical public relations document that states the library’s objectives to all stakeholders.

SCOPE

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. LSUA is a unit of Louisiana State University (LSU) and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. As Louisiana’s only undergraduate baccalaureate institution, LSUA’s primary focus is on undergraduate teaching and learning. The University Archives has its own stated policies.

UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

LSU of Alexandria is committed to providing undergraduate students the education, skills, development and other resources needed to establish the foundation for their future success. We create a welcoming environment that includes critical thinking, experiential learning, civic engagement and community partnerships.

LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

The Bolton Library is uniquely positioned to contribute to the quality of both academic programs and the campus experience at LSUA. As a central department in the University, we provide the resources, services, and spaces to foster a community of learners while helping individual users find unique paths to success.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The primary user groups for the Bolton Library are LSUA students, faculty, and staff. The Bolton Library is also open to members of the community.

GOALS

The library’s collection development policy aims to assist the library in meeting current users’ research needs and maintaining a sustainable, holistic, and flexible collection plan within allocated budgets.

Bolton Library staff is committed to evidence-based decision-making to assess the collection and its impact on learning and research.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The university and library mission statements form the foundation for selection of all library materials. Content quality and campus stakeholders are the primary criterion when library staff consider library purchases. In terms of relevancy, the selected materials should, first and foremost, support the academic curriculum. A librarian serves on the Courses and Curricula committee and advises members about supporting library materials. The library staff analyze relevant library resources for proposed courses and programs and present a report to the C&C committee. If there are gaps in the collection, the library staff will consider acquiring the deficient materials. Usage and demand are important secondary considerations. Using library software, reports can be run detailing usage of specific titles. These numbers inform library decisions when deselecting titles.

The following guidelines apply to physical and electronic resources.

• Support for curriculum and research: Materials should relate to the teaching and research of current LSUA students and faculty. The library budget will support the online catalog, which provides discovery and access to the materials

• Lasting value: Longevity of the content, including but not limited to:

  • Interdisciplinary resources that can be used by many researchers.

  • Anticipated value to the current patron population based on predicted need, demonstrated by evidence such as feedback from trials.

  • Quality of scholarship (the information in the resource logically pertains to its apparent subject; the information is reliably accurate, demonstrably factual and reasonably comprehensive or complete within the context of the subject; and the citations or links within the resource are valid).

  • Uniqueness of content or treatment. Interdisciplinary resources that can be used by many researchers are favored, although more specific treatments of subjects are not necessarily excluded.

  • Appropriateness of the level of treatment (depth, breadth, etc.). Full-text access is preferred to indexing and abstract services.

  • Objectivity (the information presented is open to verification and validation within the context of the subject).

  • Currency of information and/or frequency of updating, as assessed within the context of the subject.

  • Usability and accessibility: Bolton Library avoids purchasing materials for individuals and when appropriate and possible, avoids single-user access. Bolton Library also prioritizes selecting materials in English, although materials in other languages may be selected when appropriate, though this will be a rare occurrence.

• Cost and terms: When purchasing, overall cost and predicted cost-per-use will be purchasing factors.

• Strength of present holdings in subject areas or similar subject areas.

• Authoritativeness of the author and/or reliability of the publisher, compiler, producer, vendor, etc.

• Format: The library seeks to purchase resources in the format that will be the most useful to our faculty and students. This decision will be based on availability and projected use. The library is no longer actively purchasing print materials.

• Multiple copies: Bolton Library does not generally purchase duplicates; however, exceptions may be made in exceptional situations. Purchasing an electronic version is preferred to purchasing multiple print copies.

• Consumable materials: Bolton Library will not purchase materials intended to be consumed (e. g. workbooks, tests, software, etc.).

• Textbooks: Bolton Library does not actively purchase or maintain a print collection of currently adopted textbooks for coursework. Faculty may provide print materials to be placed on reserve for students.

  • The library may, however, purchase e-books adopted as textbooks when appropriate and affordable. (See ACT 125 policy below).

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Electronic resources are the preferred method of access for many students, especially our growing online student population. Bolton Library is part of the LOUIS consortium, and most electronic resources will be selected through the consortium. However, some independent databases not included in the consortium selections may be purchased with library, departmental, or LSUA Foundation funds. These databases will be selected based on usage and curriculum needs. An add on database may be discontinued if costs and/or usage rates change. Electronic Resources shall be selected based on the following characteristics in addition to those stated above:

• Remote access availability and number of simultaneous users allowed. Resources restricted to a specific location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Usability: Standards for the proper functionality of the resource include but are not limited to:

  • Absence of additional non-standard or proprietary technology,

  • Absence of additional fees or registrations,

  • Absence of barriers for accessibility for patrons with disabilities;

  • Ease of use for novices;

  • Device compatibility;

  • Adequate help resources;

  • Adequate output options (printing, downloading);

  • Adheres to established standards for readability and usability;

  • Availability of digital archiving rights; and

  • Ease of archiving, replacing, or preserving.

• Network hardware and/or software compatibility.

• Quality and usability of retrieval/search engine.

• Availability and quality of vendor support.

• Compliance with minimum standards for licensing and contract terms. Licensing considerations include, but are not limited to:

  • State, system, and university contract requirements;

  • Interlibrary Loan rights;

  • Right to include in course packs;

  • Patron privacy protections; and

  • Restrictions on other activities such as resource sharing and data mining.

• Treatment of graphics, formulae, and other nonstandard characters.

• Availability of standardized usage statistics.

• Other technical manageability concerns.

CONTINUING RESOURCES

Serial selections will be provided through online databases. The library does not maintain a print collection of serials.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SELECTION

The library staff with input from faculty is responsible for developing the collection. Selection processes are cooperative. Teaching faculty members play a pivotal role in recommending relevant materials for the library collection to support the curriculum, learning, and research needs of the University.

Students are also encouraged to recommend resources to support their study and research.

REPLACEMENTS

If an item is lost, stolen, or damaged, a quick analysis of the title will be run to determine how many times it has been checked out and if there is an electronic copy available. If there have been numerous checkouts and there is no electronic version available, the cost of the replacement will be ascertained. If there is an electronic version available in our collection, the user will be assessed a nominal charge ($25.00 minimum charge).

It is preferable to order as close to an exact copy as possible, but a later edition will certainly be considered. A revised edition of the work may be ordered if has substantially updated the missing work. A hardback version is preferable to a paperback copy.  Faculty may be consulted to ascertain if the book is still a standard in the field.

ACT 125

Act 125 is a law created to provide affordable access textbooks to university students. The act (Textbook Adoption Data) requires university bookstores to share a list of textbook selections with LOUIS.  With LOUIS funding allocations, the library staff can select a limited number of etextbooks for student use, thus reducing the costs of textbooks for students. To provide LSUA students affordable access to electronic textbooks, the library staff will actively pursue the selection of electronic textbooks through the LOUIS consortium

With the limited budget available, priority will focus on textbooks that will be used for multiple semesters by faculty who will commit to promoting textbook use. Class size will also be considered to assist as many students as possible. Priority will also be given to textbooks with unlimited user options.

DESELECTION GUIDELINES

Deselection is an essential process in the management of the library’s collection. Deselection is the process of removing outdated and obsolete materials from the Bolton Library’s collection. Some criteria are set by departmental guidelines. For example, the nursing department requires that any print titles older than five years be discarded, except titles designated as classics. Age is also a consideration for other disciplines, especially those in the social and hard sciences. Where knowledge is cumulative as in the humanities, age may not be the overriding determining factor. In addition to age, the physical condition of a print title is also a consideration. Usage is crucial when considering a candidate for deselection. Thanks to integrated library system software, these usage statistics can be gathered and analyzed. Studies have shown that the best predictor of future use is past use. Duplication is another criterion to keep in mind when deselecting items. Physical titles that have an electronic version may be considered for discard. Where there are two identical physical copies of a title one may be discarded depending on usage and demand.

Any weeding from the collections will be the joint responsibility of library staff and appropriate teaching faculty. Types of materials that might be considered for deselection include media in obsolete formats, superseded materials, surplus materials, irrelevant materials, or deteriorated materials.

PLACEMENT OF MATERIALS

The default placement of materials should be the location which allows the most access by students and faculty. Materials which will be heavily used by many patrons may be placed on reserve. This may include required or recommended readings for courses.

Materials may be considered for placement in a secured location or reserves for preservation or security. The library staff is responsible for making placement decisions for these purposes. The staff will discuss placement before adding materials to Reserves, Rare Books, or Archives or placing items in those collections.

RETENTION

The library staff focuses on retaining materials that enhance the curriculum and meet the research needs of the University community. We are committed to securing long-term, perpetual access to the print and electronic content that meets the needs of our users.

The library will prioritize retention for the following materials:

• Regional materials covering Central Louisiana and the state of Louisiana

• Books written by LSUA Faculty Members

• Classics, core materials, and works of historic value in their disciplines

• Critical editions of literary classics

• Primary Sources

GIFTS

The library staff welcomes gifts of books offered to the James C. Bolton Library in support of the teaching and research information needs of university students and faculty, provided they fall within the parameters of the library’s collection development policy.

Library faculty will assess the proposed donated materials to be added to the collection.  Items not added to the collection may still support the library though the annual Friends of the Bolton Library book sale. The library retains the right to decline donations entirely if they do not fit curriculum, library holdings, space constraints, conditions requirements, or subject matter needs of the library.

Gifts are accepted with the understanding that there are no conditions attached to their disposition. Personal papers and donations to the Archives and Special Collections are governed by a separate policy administered by that department.

Unit Mission Statement

The mission of LSU Alexandria’s Archives and Special Collections is to document and preserve the history and activities of LSUA and Central Louisiana in order to make these records accessible to university administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and researchers of all types with an interest in Central Louisiana. The unit collaborates with university faculty to facilitate undergraduate research and service learning.

University Archives

The University Archives includes the records, publications, and other primary historical documents of LSU Alexandria, including the records of current events as they happen on campus and as reported by outside media; the activities of faculty, staff, and students of LSUA; the conduct of business by administration, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, faculty committees, staff committees, student organizations, student committees, student publications, and academic departments on the LSUA campus; and the academic and professional endeavors of faculty and students. (Specifically excluded from collection are the records of the Louisiana Board of Regents and the Board of Supervisors of the LSU System as well as other governing bodies which maintain their own archives.) Records will be routinely added to the University Archives as part of the Records Management process.

Central Louisiana Collections

Secondarily, primary sources that document the history of Central Louisiana (or Cenla, a geographic area centering on the cities of Alexandria/Pineville in Rapides Parish and including adjacent parishes) will be solicited, accepted, collected, processed, preserved and made accessible. Primary sources include manuscripts, other original paper records, scrapbooks, newspapers, and photographs of local businesses, persons and families both prominent and ordinary, plantation papers, or organizations. Oral histories will occasionally be collected, transcribed, preserved, and made accessible. Ordinarily published books, artifacts, and other realia will not be collected unless they are important to understand the manuscript and photographic record; published books will always be cataloged, and normally be added to the circulating collection or the Rare Books collection according to those policies.

University Archives Acquisition Policies

The University Archives includes all records designated by the records management process as permanent. These records include any document or record generated by an office on campus. Additionally, the University Archives may accept the scholarly, professional, and personal papers of administrators and faculty members, as well as any document or publication generated by a student group or organization affiliated with LSUA.

Central Louisiana Collections Acquisition Policies

In accordance with the Mission Statement, Archives and Special Collections will accept document and photograph collections of people, organizations, and businesses associated with the history of Central Louisiana.

The Archives and Special Collections accepts collections or parts of collections that meet the guidelines for collection and documentation set forth in the Mission Statement.

All materials donated to or acquired by the Archives become property of LSUA. Donors sign a legally binding document outlining all terms of donation. LSUA strongly discourages limitations placed by donors on donations.

LSUA retains the right to accept particular collections or parts of collections, and to decline to accept them. The professional staff of Archives and Special Collections will direct donors to a more appropriate repository when the contents of a collection are better suited to another institution.

• Study rooms may be reserved by current LSUA students, faculty, and staff

• Study rooms may only be reserved by groups of 2 or more

• Anyone already in the room must leave if the room has been reserved

• Users may be asked to present ID to confirm a reservation

• Rooms may be reserved no more than one month in advance

• Reservations may be made either online, by phone, email, or in person

• Please maintain reasonable noise levels

• Rooms not occupied within 15 minutes after the reservation will be forfeited

• The library is not responsible for unattended, lost, stolen, or damaged personal items

• Rooms may be reserved up to 15 minutes of closing time

ITEMS THAT MAY BE PLACED ON RESERVE

• Any circulating materials owned by the library

• Faculty’s personal copies of books

• Journal articles owned by the library

• Course syllabi or course notes

ITEMS THAT MAY NOT BE PLACED ON RESERVE

• Book chapters

• Materials obtained through interlibrary loan

• Non-circulating items

POLICIES

The library will only place materials on (course) reserve that comply with copyright law and its own internal policies.

Faculty are required to fill out an electronic reserve request form in which they must supply their email address and the item’s bibliographic information. They must also indicate when the item is to be removed from the (course) reserve shelf.

Upon submitting the form, please allow at least one week for the material to be processed and placed on the (course) reserve shelf.

Items that are checked out will be recalled by the circulation department, not the faculty member

Unless requested by the faculty member, all items will be removed from the reserve shelf at the end of each semester.

All personal materials and copies will be sent back to the faculty’s office through campus mail or will be made available for pick-up.

The James C. Bolton Library follows the LSUA statement on non-discrimination: Louisiana State University of Alexandria does discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). The library seeks to provide an environment that facilitates research and learning. As such, conduct guidelines and policies exist to ensure access to facilities and materials, the safety and comfort of users, and the protection of collections and materials. Library staff have the right to refuse service to any patron determined to be in violation of these conduct guidelines.

To report a complaint or problem contact a library staff member at the service desk. A library staff member will take action when a library user causes disruption. A disruption is anything (active or passive) that interferes with other students’ ability to study or faculty and staffs’ ability to work. The library expects library users to comply and honor all conduct guidelines immediately and civilly.

Library users who fail to comply with conduct guidelines or University policies, to identify themselves or to leave the building when requested will be reported to Campus Police. Misconduct may result in a Student Conduct and Discipline Report or Hearing.

COMPUTER USE

The library provides computers for uses that support education and learning at LSUA and priority use is for LSUA students, faculty, and staff. Non-LSUA patrons may request limited access at a service desk. Using computers for business or commercial purposes is prohibited. Priority access is given to library users who require computers with special equipment (e.g., scanners, microfilm readers, etc.) or software. All users are expected to follow LSUA’s policy on computing resources and priorities for use (PS 237) and the Acceptable Use Policy (PS 253).

COPYRIGHT

Any use that violates copyrights, patent protections, or license agreements is prohibited. Specific examples of violations include unauthorized copying, downloading and using software, systematically downloading or printing entire journal issues or volumes or large portions of electronic resources (PS 216).

CHILDREN

Library users may not leave children unattended in the libraries. Children under the age of 14 must remain under the supervision of the adult responsible for them and must not detract from the educational environment. If disruptive, staff will ask that children be removed from the building.

DISORDERLY BEHAVIOR

Acting in a way that interferes with, disrupts or obstructs the activities of library users, the respectful research and learning environment or staff performance of their duties is prohibited. Disorderly behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Harassment toward library patrons or staff.

• Disturbing other library users with loud and unreasonable noise.

• Physical, verbal, written, or image-based abuse, using profanity, vulgarity or offensive words to provoke a reaction, harassment, threats of violence, or intimidation.

• Refusal to identify oneself when requested or failure to comply with the directions of staff acting in the performance of their duties.

• Participating in a challenge, fight, or assault.

• Stalking behavior or following others in the library building for no legitimate purpose.

• Obstructing or failure to comply with directions of staff acting in the performance of their duties.

• Repeated requests for special consideration or engaging library users or staff in conversation which makes them uncomfortable, after being informed of that fact.

• Destroying or damaging university property, including library materials.

• Theft of property or of services.

(PS 213) (PS 214) (PS 228) (PS 279) (PM 73)

FILMING, RECORDING OR PHOTOGRAPHING

Making a video recording, audio recording, taking photographs, or streaming audio/video of any person in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without that person’s knowledge and express consent is prohibited.

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and drink are allowed in the library. Please place trash in waste cans located throughout the library, and please discard uneaten food and drink in waste containers located outside the library around campus. If a spill occurs, please alert the person on duty at the front desk.

NOISE

The library seeks to provide a balance of collaborative and quiet spaces. Signage indicates the level of acceptable noise. Disturbing other library users by loud and unreasonable noise is prohibited and includes loud conversations and audible devices.

PREVENTION OF THEFT AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS

By entering the library, users are agreeing to pass through a security system. To prevent theft of library materials, library users may be asked to present personal belongings for inspection if the detection alarm is activated, or when there is a power failure. Books, laptops, book bags, backpacks, briefcases, or other personal belongings left unattended are at risk of being stolen. The library is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property. If library users leave the library, they must take all belongings with them. Library staff retains the right to place unattended belongings in the library “Lost and Found,” located at the Service Desk.

SMOKING/ ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/ ILLEGAL DRUGS

The LSUA campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment. This applies to smoking products of any sort including electronic or vape smoking devices and the possession and/or use of alcohol or drugs of any kind. The unlawful possession, use, or sale of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, poison or drug paraphernalia is prohibited. (PS 227) (PS 272)

WIRELESS ACCESS

Access to LSUA’s wireless internet connection is restricted to LSUA staff, faculty, and currently enrolled students. Library patrons are required to follow LSUA IET policy on network usage and standards (PS 253).

(LSUA IET Services and Policies)

Large Format Printing

Policies

The library staff will only print posters that are submitted through the library website. The library staff cannot accept posters emailed directly to staff or stored on a jump drive.

There are multiple templates on the website that should be used for large format posters. Please only use the templates available on the website to create large posters.

If students will be creating posters for a course, faculty are asked to put a link to the library website templates’ page on the class Moodle page.

Large Posters can be paid for with an Interdepartmental Transfer of Funds, cash, or a check made out to LSUA Library.

Pricing

Color Copier

Policies

Departments who need materials copied on the color copier should submit the request through the library website. The library will request payment through an Interdepartmental Transfer of Funds.

Pricing