2. What is Access Services? The Access Services department of Georgia College's Library facilitates visitor access to materials and information GC Collections Course Reserves Extended Lending through GIL Express and InterLibrary Loan services We are the front line for assistance and directing visitors to various service areas based upon their needs
3. Objectives Overview of library services What services are available How to use them Make the most of your education Research assignments/Thesis Lifelong Learning Information Literacy Professional Development
6. Why do you need your PIN? Access and monitor your online library account Access the GALILEO password Request books via GIL Express
7. For a Refresher Visit our website at: libguides.gcsu.edu/accounts
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9. What is GIL Express? Allows you to request books from other USG schools Access to over 9 million books from 36 USG schools Only books can be requested through GIL Express
10. FYI GIL Express requests usually take 3-7 days to arrive Books can be picked up and dropped off at any USG school GIL Express books can be renewed using your online library account 2 renewals per item If an item is recalled by the owning institution, it must be returned
11. For a Refresher Visit our website at: libguides.gcsu.edu/gil
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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 Express ILL GIL Express Request materials from libraries around the world Access to all kinds of materials, as long as a lender can be found Request process: you send us the citation, and we find the item for you Request materials from libraries in the USG Only books can be requested Request 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? Book Not a book Search the Universal Catalog Place an ILL request Found it! Not found Place a GIL Express request
18. What is Library Express? Free delivery to your desktop or mailbox You give us your citation, and we’ll find the material for you Delivery Articles: delivered electronically, most within 2 business days Other materials may take longer
