Library Materials (Books, VHS, CDs, DVDs, etc.)
You can search GIL@GPC to locate library
materials held at GPC campus libraries. Most circulating materials may be
delivered and picked up at any GPC campus library through
Intercampus Loan.
You can also search the GIL Universal Catalog to locate library materials held at all University System of Georgia libraries. Most circulating materials may be delivered throughout the state and picked up at any USG library though GIL Express.
Articles
Many full text library resources, including
GALILEO and all locally
purchased databases, are available remotely with the current semester
GALILEO password. You
must be currently enrolled in classes to obtain and use the password. Login to
the My Account section of GIL to obtain the current password. The password
changes every semester.
Help
Remote reference assistance is available several different ways.
Reference librarians on all GPC campuses are available by phone during regular library hours.
Reference desk phone numbers are:
Clarkston Campus: 678-891-3647
Decatur Campus: 678-891-2592
Dunwoody Campus: 770-274-5100
NonPrint Department: 678-891-3680
Newton Campus: 770-278-1260
You may also email reference questions or chat with a librarian via instant messaging through our Ask A Librarian service.
You can also keep up with library services and get some research tips through our GPC Libraries for Distance Learners weblog.
Online Library Tutorials
- Place a GIL Express Request (HTML)
- Request the GALILEO Password (HTML)
- Renew Your Books Online
- Know-It-All: A Library Quiz (HTML - From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus)
- GIL Skills: How to Use the Library Catalog (HTML - From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus)
- How To Read A Call Number (HTML - From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus)
- How to Renew Items Online (HTML)
- How to Find Course Reserves (HTML - From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus)
- Literary Criticism (HTML - From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus)
- How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography (HTML - From Olin & Uris Libraries of Cornell University)
- Library Instruction Research Guides (From JCLRC, Clarkston Campus): Introductions to online databases, the research process, writing citations, and more.
Additional Resources For Distance Learners
- Center for Distance Learning at GPC
- Get Your WebCT Password
-
GPC Online Writing Lab (OWL) and Online Math Labs (MOL):
Get online help with a paper or a math problem from an ISS tutor.