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Search for Books
Locate Books within the Library
Most items in the EGSC Library are cataloged using the Library of Congress call number system. Popular fiction and DVDs are not. Most books will be located in the "Stacks" area behind the Reference desk. Books marked as "Reference" are non-circulating (cannot be checked out) and are located to the right of the Heritage Center. Books marked as "Closed Reference" or "Reserve" are also non-circulating and are for in-library use only and may be checked out at the Circulation desk using your EGSC student ID card. Some media items may also be asked for at the Circulation desk.
For help understanding the Library of Congress classification system and aid in reading Library of Congress call numbers, please see the following guides created by the EGSC Library:
Library of Congress Classification Guide
Have questions using the Library of Congress call numbers to find what you are looking for?
Ask a library staff member to assist you!
Check Out Books
When visiting the EGSC Library in person, bring the items you would like to check out to the Library desk located in the center of the Library, near the entrance. A borrower must present his or her own EGSC student ID card or a government-issued photo ID to check out material.
An EGSC student ID or a government-issued photo ID are also required to use Reserve material, media items, or any other material that must be requested from Library staff.
For other questions, please see the EGSC Library's Circulation Policy.
Books Not at EGSC Library
EGSC students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to request books from other institutions within the University System of Georgia. If the library at EGSC does not own the book you are looking for, then you can search other colleges for it. Instructions and tutorials are linked below.
GIL Express and GIL-Find Tutorial Videos
- Search GIL-Find using the East Georgia State College scope.
- If item or subject is unavailable, change the search scope to the University System of Georgia.
For more information, see our GIL Express and Interlibrary Loan LibGuide.
Access Articles through GALILEO
Below you will find links to helpful resources to walk you through the process of accessing articles for research projects.
Link to GALILEO
If an article is not available from the EGSC Library, it may be possible to request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Instructions can be found below to guide you through this process.
Articles:
- Search GALILEO for the article. If EGSC owns the title, click on the GIL-Find@EGSC link for location details.
- If full-text is not available, use the Find It button.
- If there is no full-text availability, request item through InterLibrary Loan (ILL) form.
Thesis/Dissertations:
- Check the library catalog (GIL).
- Check ProQuest Dissertations Abstracts for full text.
- If not found, request item through InterLibrary Loan (ILL) form.
Can't find what you're looking for? Try our Guide to Interlibrary Loan!
Your Library Account
This account connects you to the EGSC Library and tracks your loans, requests, renewals, and overdue items. It is an excellent resource to use while at EGSC!
We have created a Guide for you so that you can navigate your account Check it out!
If you still have questions, come see us at the library. We would love to help!
Copying
The library staff at EGSC will gladly scan a copy of your material and send it to your email for you to print out.
Scanning
Scanning services are free. Please ask at the desk for assistance with document scanning.
Printing
Computers
Computers in the EGSC Library follow the same rules as other computers in lab facilities at East Georgia State College. Please see the Computer Lab/Workstation Usage Policy.