Borrow from the Libraries

KSU University Libraries strive to meet the research and learning needs of our students and faculty by providing access to a wide variety of resources. On this page, you can learn more about what resources are available, how to locate materials, and borrowing library resources.

Borrow Technology

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The library has technology that students can borrow. Click here to learn more.

Anatomy Models

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The Sturgis library has a collection of anatomy models that students can borrow for in library use. Click here to learn more.

Materials for Your Class

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The library works with KSU faculty to provide affordable materials for your courses. Click here to learn more.

Borrowing Privileges

Loan Periods

  • Books @ KSU: 28 days
  • Books / GIL Express: 90 days
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: Loan periods set by the lending library
  • Laptops: 4 hours / In library use only. 
  • Course Reserves: At the discretion of course instructor.

Renewal

  • Books @ KSU: Up to 3 renewals
  • Books / GIL Express: No renewals
  • Interlibrary Loan: At the discretion of the lending Library
  • Laptops: 4 hours / In library use only.

Maximum Number of Items

  • Books @ KSU: 30 Books
  • Books / GIL Express: 100
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: 15 items
  • Laptops: 1 per student
  • Course Reserves: 2 Items

Loan Periods

  • Books @ KSU: one semester
  • Books / GIL Express: 90 days
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: Loan periods set by the lending library
  • Laptops: 4 hours / In library use only. 
  • Course Reserves: At the discretion of course instructor.

Renewal

  • Books @ KSU: No renewals, can borrow for one semester
  • Books / GIL Express: No renewals
  • Interlibrary Loan: At the discretion of the lending Library
  • Laptops: 4 hours / In library use only.

Maximum Number of Items

  • Books @ KSU: 30
  • Books / GIL Express: 100
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: 30 items
  • Laptops: 1 per student
  • Course Reserves: 2 Items

Special Note

Graduate Ph.D students please identify yourselves at check-out to have your account marked accordingly.

Loan Periods

  • Books @ KSU: Due annually on August 31
  • Books / GIL Express: 90 days
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: Loan periods set by the lending library.
  • DVD's & Videos: 7 days

Renewal

  • Books @ KSU: 2 automatic renewals
  • Books / GIL Express: No renewals
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: At the discretion of the lending Library

Maximum Number of Items

  • Books @ KSU: 100
  • Books / GIL Express: 100
  • Books / Interlibrary Loan: 65 items

  • Kennesaw State University Libraries are open to the public. There is no need to sign-in or sign-up for anything in order to visit our library and use most library resources while in the library.

    Computing

    Visitors to KSU can use a guest computer in each of our libraries (2 hour limit). All other computers are for current KSU student use and require student log-in. Guests cannot access library resources from off-campus.

    Borrowing Privileges

    Residents of Georgia over the age of 18 may request a community borrower's card which provides limited borrowing privileges to the general collection. These privileges DO NOT include remote access to electronic resources OR borrowing services such as Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and GIL Express. Ask your local public library about requesting materials through their ILL service.

    Community Borrower's Privileges

    • Books: 5 books
    • Loan Period: 2 weeks
    • Renewal: 2 renewals

  • Visiting scholars with KSU IDs may borrow materials from the KSU Library System during their stay at the University. There are different loan periods for short-term visitors (6 months or less) and long-term visitors (7 months or more).

    Loan Periods

    • Books @ KSU: Short-term visitors-2 weeks | Long-term visitors – Due annually on August 31 or upon item recall
    • Books/GIL Express: *Only for long-term visitors*- 28 days
    • Books/Interlibrary Loan: *Only for long-term visitors*- Loan periods are set by the lending library

    Renewal

    • Books @ KSU: Short-term visitor-3 renewals | Long-term visitors-NO
    • Renewals – Due annually on August 31 or upon item recall
    • Books/GIL Express: *Only for long-term visitors*-2 Renewals – Library Account OR GIL Express Account
    • Books/Interlibrary Loan: *Only for long-term visitors* At the discretion of the lending library

    Maximum Number of Items

    • Books @ KSU: 3 for short term visitors | 20 for long term visitors
    • Books/GIL Express: *Only for long-term visitors* - 100
    • Books/Interlibrary Loan: *Only for long-term visitors*-15 items

    Special Note

    Visiting Scholars, please complete the online request form to have your library account created and get access to online resources.

    Contact our User Services Department for further assistance:

    • Sturgis Library at Kennesaw Campus: 470-578-6202
    • Johnson Library at Marietta Campus: 470-578-7276

My Library Account

My Library Account allows you to renew materials, place holds, and more. This will also allow you to see your current loans and due dates for all materials.

To see your Interlibrary Loan account information (ILL), access your ILLiad Account.

Information About Fees

  • As of June 2023, the KSU Library System no longer charges overdue fines.
  • Items not returned are subject to replacement fees.
  • Students owing fees in excess of $10 will be unable to check-out or renew material until the fee is paid.
  • Delinquent accounts may result in an administrative hold that could prevent registration for future terms and possibly graduation.
  • Lost or Damaged Items:  Replacement cost determined by library.

For more information:

  • Administrative Holds
  • Lost or Damaged Book Fees
  • Lost or Damaged Laptops

Need Help?

Give Us a Call!

Kennesaw Campus-Sturgis Library
Phone: 470-578-6202
 
Marietta Campus-Johnson Library
Phone: 470-578-7226