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Online Catalog - allows you to search for books, journals, videos and more available at Clayton State and other University System of Georgia (USG) libraries.
Books at Clayton State - guide to learn how to search for a book plus finding its location in the library
eBooks at Clayton State - guide for getting started with searching and downloading eBooks
Gil Express - this page explains how to borrow a book using GIL Express
Interlibrary Loan - request a book not available at Clayton State or from GIL Express
Journal Title Search
Streaming Video
Multimedia Guide - provides more information and multimedia resources.
Academic Video Online - A multidisciplinary collection of videos that touches on the curriculum needs of virtually every department.
Alexander Street Psychology Videos - video collection for the study of counseling, social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling
Civil Rights Digital Library - a digital video archive of the Civil Rights Movement
C-SPAN Video Library - online streaming of C-SPAN networks broadcasts
Digital Library of Georgia - digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, government documents, newspapers, maps, audio, video, and other resources
JoVE Science Education - videos on general laboratory techniques and the use of standard pieces of laboratory equipment that are essential when performing experiments
Kanopy - offers online streaming of a wide range of national and international movies, documentaries and television programs. (Administered by CELT)
Psychotherapy.net - online streaming counseling and therapy videos
The Library's YouTube Channel - the library's very own youtube channel
All LibGuides
Use LibGuides to find suggested resources for your research topic or class assignment.
Featured LibGuides
About Your Library - a virtual tour of the library with an overview of collections, services, and policies
Featured Resources - monthly resource spotlights, new titles, and interactive content
Library Research - selecting a topic, searching for and citing sources
Newspapers at the Clayton State Library - finding a current or historical newspaper article
Off-Campus Access to Electronic Resources - guide for off-campus users to access electronic resources and troubleshoot access problems
Open Educational Resources - guide to finding and creating open educational resources
Statistical Resources for Assignments - find statistics in areas such as education, health, crime/justice, population studies, or business/economics
Need Assistance
Contact a librarian by email, phone, chat, text, or in person at the Information Desk (upper level) for assistance with your research. Need more in-depth assistance? Schedule an appointment with a librarian.
For questions and immediate answers about the research process, go to LibAnswers
Email a Reference Librarian | Call the Reference Department: (678) 466-4346 | ||
Chat with a Reference Librarian | Text a Reference Librarian: (678) 573-1067 | ||
Request an appointment with a Reference Librarian | Request library Instruction |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a book or article not owned by Clayton State?
Does the library have my textbook for class?
How many books can I check out?
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Our Services
Library Services Guide - overview of library services
Clayton State - Fayette - services for students taking classes at the Fayette County location
Community Borrowers Program - a guide for visitors who wish to use library resources
Course Reserves - course materials available for short-term checkout
Institutional Repository - official repository for scholarly research
Interlibrary Loan - obtain articles, books and more from other libraries
Liaison Program - each academic department has been assigned a liaison librarian
Library Instruction - schedule an instruction session to introduce your students to resources and services
Library Technology - computers, accessories, and other equipment are available for student and faculty check out
Request Materials - request a book or other item to be added to the library's collection
Rush Processing - request rush processing of received items not yet on the shelf
Study Room Reservations - 12 group rooms located on both floors available to reserve up to 2 weeks in advance
Thesis Binding - important information regarding thesis binding procedures
About Us
Dean's Welcome - welcome from the Dean of Libraries about the building, the collection, and the services offered by the library
Contact Us - mailing address, department contact information, and guest directions
Library Directory - library faculty and staff contact information
Mission Statement - written statement of purpose
Policies - general and departmental list of formal library policies