Dean of Libraries Welcome
Welcome to the Clayton State University Library! The Clayton State Library offers a mix of print resources and online digital collections
that support the university's curriculum and meet the diverse needs of its users.
The library provides students and faculty/staff with a comfortable and convenient space to study,
the technology to connect to the latest research, and a variety of spaces to collaborate
with classmates and colleagues.
The library collections feature over 106,500 print volumes and access to more than 455,000 electronic books. Through GALILEO, the statewide virtual library initiative, and the library 's own subscriptions, users have 24/7 access to nearly 330 databases of academic content online. Clayton State students and faculty may also borrow from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan and the statewide service, GIL Express. With a valid ARCHE card, students may also borrow materials from participating libraries within the Atlanta Regional Council of Higher Education (ARCHE). Those libraries include Agnes Scott College, Brenau University, Clark Atlanta University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Emory University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Oglethorpe University, Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta, Spelman College, University of Georgia, and University of West Georgia. This results in boundless access to information needed to succeed at Clayton State.
In addition to resources and collections, the library offers quality research assistance and instruction to all users. Library faculty consult with instructional faculty members to coordinate information literacy instruction and ensure adequate curriculum support. The library faculty and professional staff are available throughout all 66 weekly hours of operation to assist users. Reference help is provided in person, over the phone, and online whenever the library is open. Self-directed research guides and electronic resources are available online 24/7.
With the completion of a four-year $4.9 million renovation, the library fully reopened in 2017 to meet the needs of the 21st century. Located in the heart of campus, the library is housed in a 56,000 square foot two-story facility with space for approximately 700 users. The upper level houses the reference collection while the lower level is home to the circulating collection, audiovisual materials, microfilm, and bound periodicals. In addition to two classrooms, the upper level also offers photocopying, scanning, and a variety of seating options to meet the needs of small study groups or solo scholars. Both levels offer meeting space, desktop computers, and printing stations. To support students' technology needs, the library also loans laptops, DVD players, device chargers, and various other electronic equipment.
By offering a diverse array of resources, services, and spaces, the Clayton State Library supports the ever-evolving needs of our users. We are always eager to receive your feedback on how we may be able to better support your needs.
More information about library services and resources can be found online at the Clayton State Library website including email assistance (library @clayton.libanswers.com) and Ask a Librarian Chat.
I am proud to WELCOME YOU to the Clayton State University Library.
Your Dean of Libraries,
Dr. Sonya S. Gaither
