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Policy Title: Policy on Retiree Access to Library Resources
Policy Number: LP-019
Type of Policy: Library
Last Reviewed Date: June 2026
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
    Clayton State University retirees have the same borrowing privileges as active faculty (except for remote access to GALILEO).
    All USG retirees who come to the library in person have the following privileges:
      • 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.

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 faculty should contact their institution’s library for details and credentials for remote access to electronic resources.
  • Retirees without a
      • Clayton State University retirees and emeritus faculty without a LakerCard will receive a community borrowers card but still retain the privileges outlined in this policy and the Borrowing Items Policy

Procedures:

Emeritus access to GALILEO

  1. Go to GALILEO 
  2. Find and select Clayton State University 
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on
  4. Contact the library for assistance or remote access 

References/Sources:

  1. Clayton State Library Community Users Policy
  2. GALILEO Access Policies and Information 1.1
  3. Borrowing Items Policy
  4. Community Borrowers Card Application

Policy History:

Revision Date
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
05/06/2026 Library Leadership Clarified borrowing privileges
06/09/2026 Library Leadership Updated Community Borrowers Card Application