*Both services are free to students, faculty, & staff
| When do you need it? | Format | Get it! |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Books & Other | Search local libraries and drive to them to use the material. Search GIL Express and drive to local public colleges. |
| 3-5 business days (average) | Books | GIL Express allows you to request books from any GA public university, pick them up at the Library Information Desk. |
| 3-5 business days (average) | Articles | Interlibrary Loan will allow you to request articles not found at KSU, delivered electronically to your email. |
| 5-10 business days (average) | Books, DVD's, & Other | Interlibrary Loan allows you to request just about anything - no textbooks, pick them up at the Information Desk. |
GIL Express allows students, faculty, and staff of the University System of Georgia to search a single online catalog that includes the collections of all 36 USG libraries, and reqest those items at no cost. You can also visit any of these libraries and checkout books. Just bring your KSU Student ID.
Interlibrary Loan allows KSU faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students to request books, articles, DVD's and many other types of material from libraries around the globe at no cost. Interlibrary Loan is great for getting articles not held by KSU and books not available at KSU or through GIL Express. For more information about ILL contact them at 770-423-6002 or visit the ILL Guide.