university 1000 module1: welcome to the library

WELCOME TO THE JAMES EARL CARTER LIBRARY

In this module, you will learn a bit about the library and where

you can turn for information and help. If nothing else, please

remember that if you ever have questions, you can always ask a

librarian!

Library Hours

Sunday 2 pm - 10 pm

Monday-Thursday 8 am - 10 pm

Friday 8 am - 3 pm

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Hours listed are for Fall and Spring semester classes.

Exceptions will be posted at entrance to the Library and on the Library's website.

Contact InformationJames E. Carter Library Homepage

http://gsw.edu/Library/index

Contact InformationMain - (229) 931-2259Fax - (229) 931-2265

Access Services - (229) 931-2266libcirc@gsw.edu

Interlibrary Loan - (229) 931-2133libill@gsw.edu

Contact Information

Reference Assistance:Mandi Goodsett Reference Librarian/Government Information Coordinator(229) 931-2850libref@gsw.edu

Your Library CardYour GSW student ID serves as your Library card and allows you to check out materials from the Library.

Circulation Time

General Materials: 28 Days

Audio-Visual Materials: Overnight

Reserve Materials: 2 Hours In-Library Use Only

Popular DVDs 7 Days

Interlibrary Loan: Dependent upon lending library

Overdue and Lost Book Charges

General Books: $.25 per Day

Reserve Materials: $.25 per Hour

Lost or Severely Damaged Materials:

Replacement Cost of Material + $20.00 Processing Fee. ($20.00 refundable if material found and returned)

Popular DVDs $.50 per Day

Interlibrary LoansFlat fee of $25 for books returned 14 days past due date.

Using GALILEO Off CampusTo use GALILEO off campus, you MUST have the current password.There are three ways to get the GALILEO password:

You can get the password by calling the Library at 229-931-2266

You can get the password by stopping by the Library Service Desk.

You can get the password by following the instructions on the next slide.

Using GALILEO Off Campus1) From the Library homepagehttp://www.gsw.edu/Library, look underneath the link for GALILEO and you will see a link that says Obtain the GALILEO Password.

2) Follow the directions on the next screen to retrieve the off campus GALILEO password.Remember: The password changes each semester, so be certain you have the current password. If you have questions, please contact the Library.

Other Library Services

Public Computers Computer Lab Photocopy Machines Scanner Study Rooms Listening Rooms

GIL Express Interlibrary Loan Reference

Assistance Government

Documents Course Reserves

The James E. Carter Library also provides the following services:

Go to the next module to learn how to begin your research at the library.