Policy Title: Policy on Retiree Access to Library Resources
Policy Number: LP-019
Type of Policy: Library
Last Reviewed Date: May 2025
Next Review Date: July 2028
Responsible Administrator: Dean of Libraries
Policy Owner: Library
Contact Name: Sonya Gaither
Contact Title: Dean of Libraries
Contact Email: Library@clayton.edu
Policy Statement:
The Clayton State University Library follows GALILEO’s policy on the Provision of Library Services to University System of Georgia (USG) Retirees.
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 University System of Georgia retirees.
Policy:
- Retirees
USG libraries provide the following services to all USG retirees who come to a USG library in person:-
- Check out of library materials (with the caveat that the library has discretion over circulating equipment or other special classes of materials),
- Access to electronic resources (e.g., GALILEO) while in the library, and,
- Reference help, including the navigation of any location-specific policies or agreements affecting these and other services.
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Retirees with a current Laker ID card and valid Clayton State email address may check out books from the Clayton State Library. Due to certain extenuating circumstances (e.g. emergency health pandemic), limited access or special entry to the library building may occur.
- Emeritus Faculty
Emeritus faculty at USG institutions are provided with full library access (the same as active faculty), including remote access to electronic resources; Emeritus/a faculty should contact their institution’s library for details and credentials for remote access to electronic resources.
Procedures:
Emeritus access to GALILEO
- Go to https://www.galileo.usg.edu/
- Find and select Clayton State University
- Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on
- Contact library@clayton.edu for assistance or remote access
References/Sources:
Policy History:
| Revision Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2020 | USG RACL | Effective date |
| 04/01/2024 | Library Leadership | Reformatted from PDF to HTML |
| 04/08/2025 | Library Leadership | Reformatted to new template |
