Borrowing Materials
Who can borrow?- Currently enrolled students from all GU schools living in the Springfield area
- Resident faculty
- Resident staff
- Alumni living in the Springfield area
- Non-enrolled students from other local schools (AGTS, CBC, EU, MSU) as well as the general public are welcome to use library materials in-house only.
There is no limit to the number of resources you may borrow.
How long may a book (resource) be borrowed?
You may borrow for a period of 3 weeks with an option to renew for another 3 weeks if the resource has not been recalled by another user.
Are fines charged for overdue materials?
Yes. Overdue fines will be assessed at the rate of $.25 per day per book (or other resource).
How many times may I renew?
You may renew up to 2 times (for a total of 9 weeks) unless the resource has been recalled by another user.
For how long can I be guaranteed a recalled resource?
- If another user has recalled the resource, it is due at the end of the initial borrowing period.
- If it is recalled during a renewal period, it is due upon demand.
Yes. Users will be expected to reimburse to the Library the replacement cost for damaged, lost, or non-returned materials.
Can I borrow books and journal articles through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Yes. The Global University Library has a cooperative agreement with the other local colleges and universities (AGTS, CBC, EU, MSU, BBC) and can borrow circulating materials from these libraries on your behalf.
When possible, every attempt will be made to secure circulating resources through an ILL program from other regional, State, national, or even international library organizations.
Electronic Databases
Only GU faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in at least one course may access licensed databases. You must login with either your student or faculty ID numbers and passwords to be authenticated for access to these resources.Forgot your Student ID?
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