Outreach
LSU SVM alumni, veterinary, health care, and legal professionals are invited and encouraged to use the services of the SVM Library.
The following policies apply to library use by such patrons:
Visiting patrons may use all library resources when in the SVM Library. This includes books, journals, audiovisual materials, reserve items, photocopier, reference services, and public computers for access to library services.
Patrons unable to visit the Library may request research material from the Library through the Public Services department by emailing svmlibrary@lsu.edu or by calling (225-578-7058). Articles available at the SVM Library can be sent for a fee. Articles not owned by the Veterinary Medicine Library can often be obtained via Interlibrary Loan service. Fees for photocopy and Interlibrary Loan request services are outlined below.
Library services such as literature searches, photocopy services, or articles obtained through Interlibrary Loan are free of charge for Dean's Circle members.
Literature searches can be requested in person, by phone, or by email. See fee schedule below:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Literature searches | $15 minimum charge |
| Literature searches for LSU SVM alumni | $12 minimum charge |
| Photocopy services, materials owned by VETMED Library | $15/article (up to 30 pages) |
| Photocopy services for LSU SVM alumni | $10/article (up to 30 pages) |
| Articles obtained through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) | $15/article |
| Articles obtained through ILL for LSU SVM alumni | $12/article |