How Do I?  Tags: faqs answers help  

How Do I Guides are designed to answer a specific frequently asked question, such as those that we often get at the reference desk in the library. They include helpful instructions, addresses, phone numbers and web links. They are printable (see the link on the sidebar to the right). If you need to refer back to a particular How Do I Guide, then feel free to bookmark it in your browser.

Here is a list of all the How Do I Guides listed alphabetically by subject:

About Baton Rouge & EBR Parish

• Register to Vote? Voter information.

Arts & Culture

• How Do I Find Out About Employment in the Film Industry in Louisiana? The scoop about the local film and television industry.

Baton Rouge Room

• How Do I Research the History of My House? Delve into the history of your home.

Consumer

• How Do I File a Consumer Complaint? Learn how to register a complaint through the Better Business Bureau, or through state agencies.
• How Do I Find Consumer Reports Articles Online? Learn how to find Consumer Reports articles using a library database.
• How Do I Find Information About Antiques?Learn how to use a variety of library resources to discover information about antiques and collectibles.
• How Do I Get a Free Credit Report? Learn how to get a free credit report.
• How Do I Report ID Theft? Learn the steps to take.

Database

• How Do I Choose the Right Database? Learn which library database to use to find the information you want.

Demographics

• How Do I Find the Best-Rated Schools? Finding school ratings.
• How Do I Find the Average House Price in a Neighborhood? Find house prices.
• How Do I Find Census Information for Baton Rouge? A guide to local statistics.

Education

• How Do I Get My GED? Information on GED Testing.
• How Do I Find Materials for the Praxis Exam? Praxis exam resources.

Finance

• How Do I get a Free Credit Report? Learn how to get a free credit report.

Find a Good Book

• How Do I Find New Books in the Library? How to find the latest additions to our collection.

Genealogy

• How Do I Find Obituaries? Learn how to find obituaries.
• How Do I Find Old Newspapers? Learn how to find old newspapers.
• How Do I Get Vital Records? Find out how to get copies of key documents.
• How Do I Get Started with Family History? Investigate your past!
• How Do I Find Genealogy Societies? Find local groups.

Government

• How Do I Find Out If a Business in Louisiana Has Been Cited For an Environmental Issue?Learn how to search the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality online Electronic Documents Management System to find environmental records.
• How Do I Get a Hunting License? Learn How to Get a Hunting License in Louisiana.
• How Do I Prepare for the Transition to Digital TV? Learn how to make the transition to digital TV and to apply for coupons for digital converter boxes.
• How Do I find Maps of Congressional Districts? Learn how to use the National Atlas to find maps.
• How Do I Get a Passport? Find the steps.

Grants

• How Do I Use the Foundation Center Database? Learn the process.

Health

• How Do I Find a Doctor and Services? Find local services.
• How Do I Find a Support Group? Find local support groups.
• How Do I Find Reliable Health Information on the Internet? Advice on Internet health resources.
• How Do I Find Information about Medicaid? Find resources here.

Legal

• How Do I Find Legal Forms in Westlaw? Tips on using Westlaw.
• How Do I Find State Bills and Laws? How to search the Louisiana Legislature website.
• How Do I Find East Baton Rouge City/Parish Ordinances? Navigate the codes.
• How Do I File a Complaint Against a Legal Professional? Find the procedures here.
• How Do I Find a Model Lease Agreement in Westlaw? Find a lease you can use.
• How Do I Find Federal Regulations? Search advice.

News Resources

• How Do I Find Old Articles from The Advocate? Find articles online through our databases.

People Connection

• How Do I Find a Support Group? Find Help.
• How Do I find Information about Antiques? Learn how to use a variety of library resources to discover information about antiques and collectibles.
• How Do I Find Volunteer Opportunities? Give back to the community.

Personal Finance

• How Do I Get a Free Credit Report? Learn how to get a free credit report.
• How Do I Improve My Credit Score? Information on improving your credit.

Phone Directories

• How Do I Find Phone Numbers While I'm Out? Try our simple text service.

Science

• How do I Find Science experiments that I can do at home? Cool science experiments!