Georgia Southern University Libraries support the University’s mission by providing access to resources designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public and by promoting independent lifelong learning. Library users are expected to contribute to maintaining an appropriate study atmosphere and to observe library rules and regulations.
Emeriti
Georgia Southern University emeriti faculty receive the same checkout privileges as current faculty members. Emeriti faculty have access to electronic resources via their MyGS account. Emeriti faculty may borrow items from the general collection, with minor exclusions, such as equipment. If any fines are incurred for materials kept beyond the due date, borrowing, and renewing privileges may be suspended. Lost or damaged items may result in replacement costs before borrowing privileges are restored. Emeriti faculty are welcome to the University Libraries to use our spaces, computers, and other resources.
Retirees
Georgia Southern Retirees are welcome to register and receive a Georgia Southern University Libraries borrower's library card at the Zach S. Henderson or Lane Library circulation desk/information desk. This card, accompanied by a valid picture ID, is used when checking out library materials. Retirees are welcome to check out books, DVDs, and headphones. All materials checked out have a designated loan time limit.
Retirees may borrow a maximum of five items at a time from the general collections, with some minor exclusions. If any fines are incurred for materials kept beyond the due date, borrowing, and renewing privileges may be suspended. Lost or damaged items may result in replacement costs before borrowing privileges are restored. Retirees are also welcomed to use the Libraries’ spaces, electronic resources in-house, and computers.
Alumni
Georgia Southern University alumni are welcome to register and receive a Georgia Southern University Libraries borrower's library card at the Zach S. Henderson or Lane Library information desk/circulation desks. This card, accompanied by a valid picture ID, is used when checking out library materials. Alumni are welcome to check out books, DVDs, and headphones. All materials checked out have a designated loan time limit.
Alumni may borrow a maximum of five items at a time from the general collections, with some minor exclusions. If any fines are incurred for materials kept beyond the due date, borrowing, and renewing privileges may be suspended. Lost or damaged items may result in replacement costs before borrowing privileges are restored. Alumni are also welcomed to use the Libraries’ spaces, electronic resources in-house, and computers.
Community
Georgia citizens are welcome to register and receive a community borrower's library card at the Zach S. Henderson or Lane Library information desk/circulation desk. This card, accompanied by a valid picture ID, is used when checking out library materials. Community borrowers are welcome to check out books, DVDs, and headphones. All materials checked out have a designated loan time limit.
Community members may borrow a maximum of five items at a time from the general collections, with some minor exclusions. If any fines are incurred for materials kept beyond the due date, borrowing, and renewing privileges may be suspended. Lost or damaged items may result in replacement costs before borrowing privileges are restored. Community members are welcome to use designated computers located in Henderson and Lane Libraries when these are available. The computers are on the talking areas/floors of our Libraries. Please be aware of the Georgia Southern University policy regarding Non-Student Minors on Campus.
All Patrons
Library and university policies and guidelines on acceptable behavior and use of library resources and spaces apply equally to all library users.