Policy Title: Library Gil Express Policy
Policy Number: LP-009
Type of Policy: Library
Last Reviewed Date: May 2025
Next Review Date: July 2028
Responsible Administrator: Dean of Libraries
Policy Owner: Library
Contact Name: Rhonda Boozer
Contact Title: Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
Contact Email: Library@clayton.edu
Policy Statement:
GIL Express is a resource sharing service offered at all libraries within the University
System of Georgia (USG). This service provides access to all eligible circulating
materials at USG libraries. GIL Express is available to all eligible patrons through remote
requesting in the GIL-Find catalog as well as an on-site (walk-up) service.
Reason for Policy:
Library policies are created to assist students, faculty/staff, and community users with developing a welcoming and inviting
study and research space within the library facility. Each policy explains who, how,
and when the library building, resources, etc. can be accessed. In the event library
property becomes lost or damaged, or there is a disturbance during operating hours,
policies and procedures explain how these matters will be resolved.
Policy Scope:
This policy applies to faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students of the University System of Georgia.
Policy:
GIL Express is a resource sharing program that allows faculty, staff and currently
enrolled students of all University System of Georgia (USG) libraries access to eligible
circulating collections in the participating universities. All currently enrolled
students and currently employed faculty and staff in good standing at Clayton State
University are eligible to use GIL Express.
Printed books (monographs) with the standard loan period are available to be borrowed
through GIL Express.
Conditions
- Loan period: 28 days
- Pick up library: borrower can request books be delivered to any USG library
- Clayton State Library pick up location: Information Desk, upper level
- Renewals: automatically renewed twice unless a book has been recalled
- Returns: books may be returned to any USG library
- Lost books: each USG library sets its own price for the replacement of a lost book
- Fines/Fees: the borrower is responsible for all charges. Failure to return books or pay for lost or damaged books may result in a suspension of library privileges.
- Hold shelf: books will be held for 10 days then returned to the owning institution
Procedures:
In Person Access
Visit any USG library and check out the books that you wish to use from that library.
You will need your LakerCard or a valid picture ID.
Online Request
Search the online catalog and change the drop-down menu from Clayton State University
to University System of Georgia to request delivery of books to the library of your
choice. GIL Express books typically arrive within 3-5 business days and are held for
10 days before being sent back to the owning institution.
References/Sources:
Policy History:
| Revision Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2024 | Library Leadership | Effective date |
| 04/08/2025 | Library Leadership | Reformatted to new template |
