Interlibrary Loan Department

Tips For Better Service

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• Submit a complete form
1. You must have an ID card with a GCSU Library barcode. See Circulation Desk at your Library for further details.
2. Include a department affiliation for your research request (Hist., Educ., Psyc., etc.).
3. All patrons must use their full university e-mail address and must monitor their official university e-mail.
• Submit one (1) citation per form.
• Submit a complete citation.
• Using abbreviations or acronyms lengthens the processing time of requests.
• Allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for processing. GCSU patrons at Macon State and Warner Robins should allow an additional five (5) days for delivery to their home address.
• For emergencies and special needs, see the ILS staff or complete the additional information box on the form and identify special need.
• Supply specific dates in boxes marked Preferred Delivery Date and Not Needed After Date (mm/dd/yy).
• If you are requesting an article, you must click "yes" for the copyright agreement.
• Click the BACK button of the Browser after sending a request if you wish to order another of the same type. The patron information remains; retype the item information.

Eligible Borrowers

• GCSU Faculty
• Currently Enrolled GCSU Undergraduate Students
• Currently Enrolled GCSU Graduate Students
• GCSU Staff
• Adjunct GCSU Faculty: One (1) term prior to and the term of teaching assignment(s)
• Retired GCSU Faculty

Borrowing Policies

• At this time, GCSU Library assumes all costs of Interlibrary Loan Service.
• Allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for service. GCSU's patrons at Macon State and Warner Robins should allow an additional five (5) days for delivery to their home address.
• For emergency requests and special needs: contact or speak with ILS staff; complete the additional information box on electronic forms.
• Books and other returnables are checked out to patron's barcode and should be picked up from the Library's Circulation Desk.
• Photocopies are picked up at the Circulation desk.
• A Renewal Request Form should be sent to the ILS Office four (4) days prior to due date of material.

ILS Hours and Office Location

• Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• ILS Service information during evenings and weekends is provided by the Circulation Desk
• The ILS Office is located on the second floor of the University Library. Enter through front doors of Library and proceed to the Circulation desk on the second floor.
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