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Natural Sciences : Getting started ...

This guide will help students find the resources they need to succeed in science classes, including Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

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Though the library is physically closed, Research Databases containing Articles, eBooks and Videos are available to our students, faculty and staff 24/7.

To access the databases, enter your 14-digit library barcode number located on the back of your college ID/ library card when prompted.  No college ID or library card? Use your myLoneStar username and password by clicking the link below the barcode login when prompted before entering a database.

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Using Library Databases

To search the LSCS databases on a personal device, you will need to enter the 14-digit library barcode located on the back of your Lone Star ID/ library card. If you do not have a Lone Star ID/ library card, use your MyLoneStar username and password by clicking the link below the barcode login (see the box below). If you want to get a library barcode, fill out the Library Card Request Form.

 

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Get Help From An LSC Tutor Online

Schedule an online tutoring session with an LSC-Tomball tutor using Brainfuse Tutor Match.

How to Use Brainfuse Tutor Match:

  1. Log into your course in D2L and click on the Brainfuse link. *If you do not see this link, ask your instructor to add the link to your class in D2L.
  2. Under Tutor Match, choose your subject and course then click Schedule. A list of available appointments will come up. You can change the date by clicking on a different date at the top of the list. When you find an appointment that works for you, click Select.
  3. On the next page, be sure to fill out your phone number and some details about what you need help with so the tutor will be better prepared to work with you. Click Request Session at the bottom to finalize the request.
  4. Attend your tutoring session!

 

Note: If you would like to contact a tutor from another LSC campus, you will find contact information and instructions on this page: https://www.lonestar.edu/tutoring.htm