Patron Types
Students, Faculty/Staff & Early College
Present a Bobcat Card to borrow Library materials and/or equipment.
Alumni
Present an Alumni Library Card and a valid photo ID. Click here to submit an application for your Alumni Library Card online. Alumni Cards are set to expire each February, during Alumni Weekend.
University Visitors
With authorization from the University Librarian, visiting scholars are eligible for a limited-term Visitor Card.
Retired Faculty/Staff
Present a Retiree Bobcat Card. For information on how to obtain a Retiree Card, contact Human Resources.
Learning In Retirement
Present a Learning In Retirement Patron Card and a valid photo ID. Learning In Retirement Patron cards are valid for 1 year.
"Friends" of the Library Patrons
Present a Library Patron Card and a valid photo ID. Library Patron Cards are issued when a yearly donation of $50 or more is made. For more information, contact the Circulation Desk.
Technical Colleges
Those persons currently attending the following colleges present their school ID and current Enrollment Verification Card for check out privileges. For more information on how to use Russell Library as a Technical College student, contact the Circulation Desk.
Contact Access Services:
Phone: (478) 445-4047
Email: circ@gcsu.edu
Borrowing Privileges
Please Note:
Library equipment and/or technology borrowing are only available to Students, Graduate Students, and Faculty/Staff. Priority for all equipment/technology will be given to Students and Graduate Students.
Renewals
To Renew Electronically:
To Renew in Person:
Renewals are Not Permitted When: