Serials Department

Library Hours / Sims 223 / Contact Janie Branham / 985-549-2186

The Serials Department is located on the second floor of the Linus A. Sims Memorial Library. The Department is responsible for the acquisition, processing, circulation, and preservation of all popular magazines, professional journals, newspapers, and newsletters held by the Library.

Recent issues of most titles are arranged alphabetically on shelving in the Current Reading Room (Room 226). Backfiles of journals and newspapers on microfilm are arranged numerically in cabinets adjacent to the recent paper issues. Bound volumes are arranged by Library of Congress (LC) Classification Number on the third floor of the Library.

Services and Equipment | Want to Know...

 

Services and Equipment

 

• Staff Assistance
  Staff members are available to assist Library users during regular Library hours. Stop by the Departmental Information Desk or Public Service Window in Room 226 for assistance.
  
  
• Public Access Computers
  The Department has 16 public access computers that provide access to the Library catalog, databases, the Internet, and Microsoft Office programs.
  
  
• Scanning Services
  Resources on microfilm can be scanned using the Department's digital scanners.

Want to Know...

 

• the definition of a "serial?"
  
  
• if the Library subscribes to a certain publication?
  
  
• where to look for journal articles on a specific subject?
  
  
• which newspapers are available online?

Staff

Name	Title	Phone	Room
Janie Branham	Head of Serials	985-549-2186	Sims 224
Brittany Burke-Scafidel	LIbrary Specialist 3 Public Service & Student Worker Supervisor	985-549-2043	Sims 223
Penny Hecker	eResources and Web Services	985-549-2290	Sims 228
Jessi Taylor	Library Specialist 3	985-549-5076	Sims 223
Vacant	Library Specialist 3 Evening & Weekend Supervisor	985-549-5511	Sims 223