Library services grad workshop
- 1. Library Services @An Introduction to
- 2. What is Access Services?The Access Services department of Georgia College's Library facilitates visitor access to materials and informationGC CollectionsCourse ReservesExtended Lending through GIL Express and InterLibrary Loan servicesWe are the front line for assistance and directing visitors to various service areas based upon their needs
- 3. ObjectivesOverview of library servicesWhat services are availableHow to use themMake the most of your educationResearch assignments/ThesisLifelong LearningInformation LiteracyProfessional Development
- 4. Establishing Your PIN& Accessing Your Online Library Account
- 6. Why do you need your PIN?Access and monitor your online library accountAccess the GALILEO passwordRequest books via GIL Express
- 7. For a RefresherVisit our website at:libguides.gcsu.edu/accounts
- 9. What is GIL Express?Allows you to request books from other USG schoolsAccess to over 9 million books from 36 USG schoolsOnly books can be requested through GIL Express
- 10. FYIGIL Express requests usually take 3-7 days to arriveBooks can be picked up and dropped off at any USG schoolGIL Express books can be renewed using your online library account2 renewals per itemIf an item is recalled by the owning institution, it must be returned
- 11. For a RefresherVisit our website at:libguides.gcsu.edu/gil
- 13. What is InterLibrary Loan? InterLibrary Loan (ILL), or resource sharing, is the process through which one library requests material from, or supplies material to, another library
- 14. ILL vs. GIL ExpressILLGIL ExpressRequest materials from libraries around the worldAccess to all kinds of materials, as long as a lender can be foundRequest process: you send us the citation, and we find the item for youRequest materials from libraries in the USGOnly books can be requestedRequest process: once a book is found to be available in the GIL Universal Catalog, you request that specific item
- 15. If you need an item not owned by Georgia College…What type of item do you need?BookNot a bookSearch the Universal CatalogPlace an ILL requestFound it!Not found Place a GIL Express request
- 16. For a refresherVisit our website atlibguides.gcsu.edu/ill
- 17. Library Express
- 18. What is Library Express?Free delivery to your desktop or mailboxYou give us your citation, and we’ll find the material for youDeliveryArticles: delivered electronically, most within 2 business daysOther materials may take longer
- 20. Scanning documents to email
- 21. Faxing
- 22. Laminating
- 25. Presentation Practice RoomCourse Reserves & FaxingJust ask the Circulation Desk.
- 26. Scanning to EmailIt’s free!
- 27. Laptops for CheckoutJust ask the Circulation Desk.
- 28. LaminatingWe can laminate documents up to 24 inches wide.
- 29. Collaborative Study RoomsEquipped with wall-mounted monitors with laptop connectivity.
- 30. Presentation Practice RoomEquipped with projector, podium and whiteboard.
- 31. HoursContact UsMonday-Thursday:7:30 am-1:00 amFriday7:30 am-5:00 pmSaturday10:00 am-6:00 pmSundayNoon-1:00 amEmail:circ@gcsu.eduPhone: (478) 445-4047
- 32. Any Questions?Kell Carpenterkell.carpenter@gcsu.edu(478)445-4965Brandy Hornebrandy.horne@gcsu.edu(478)445-5082