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About Renewals

Information about Renewals:

  • Most GC books and/or DVDs are set to renew automatically, unless one of the conditions listed below apply.
  • GIL Express books are set to renew automatically, unless one of the conditions listed below apply.
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items do not renew automatically. To learn about renewing ILL items, please go to libguides.gcsu.edu/ill.
  • Technology does not renew automatically, and all technology renewals must be handled in-person at the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of Russell Library.

Renewals are not permitted when:

  • A hold has been placed on an item by another patron
  • A patron's status is "BLOCKED" for fines of $10 or more
  • A patron's status is "BLOCKED" for overdue items in the following amounts: 
    • Students = 5
    • Faculty/Staff = 5
    • Patron Card Holders = 5
    • Any overdue GIL Express item
  • A patron has reached the maximum number of renewals

Electronic Renewals

To Renew Electronically:

  • Go to gilfind.gcsu.edu
  • Click "Sign In" at the upper right corner.
  • Choose the "GCSU Students, Faculty, & Staff" option.
  • Log in with your Unify Credentials.
    Please note: This will likely require Duo multi-factor authentication.
  • Click your name in the upper right corner.
  • Choose "My Loans" from the menu.
  • Select the items you want to renew, then click "Renew."

In-Person Renewals

To Renew in Person:

  • Visit the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of Russell Library.
  • Call (478) 445-4047 to renew books and/or DVDs.
    Please Note: Technology must be renewed in-person at the Circulation Desk.