Odum Library News and Updates
Loan Periods & Renewal Policy
- GIL Express (Books from USG) - 90 days with no renewals.
Department Hours
- Reference Services: Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm, Friday: 8am-5pm.
- New Media Center: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm.
EBSCO Interface
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EBSCO has expanded their new user experience from Discover to the rest of their databases like Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, ERIC, MEDLINE, or PsycINFO. Some functionality may be different than expected.
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The librarians can help you and your students navigate these changes with research appointments or library instruction.
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New Databases & Resources to Support Student Success
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Mometrix eLibraryStudy guides and practice tests for standardized exams.
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Sage Business SkillsSage Business Skills provides interactive learning modules covering key workplace topics such as leadership, communication, career readiness, and data literacy.
Upcoming: New Book Searching Experience
- University system-wide migration expected Late November/December/January
- Odum Library's GIL-Find search will switch to Locate
What To Expect
- Pause in GIL Express service to accommodate potential migration
- Abbreviated order period for spring semester orders (See Collection Development and Library Liaisons)
What Will Change?
- Loan Periods & Renewal Policy
- Odum Library (Faculty) - 120 days with two renewals. In total, faculty are eligible to check out books for 360 days.
- Links
- Finding eBooks
- Course Reserves
- Interface and workflows
Course-related
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Check your links! Please check any library-related links in your course materials and let a librarian know if you need assistance updating links.
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Do you need to place any materials on Course Reserve for the semester? If you have questions about course reserves, contact 229-333-7082.
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Have you scheduled your librarian instruction?
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Would you like to embed a librarian in your online or hybrid course?
Collection Development
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Do you know your librarian liaison?
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Do you have recommendations for a library purchase?
Suggested Research Guides
New Electronic Resources
A selection of new databases added for the upcoming year.
Read All About It: New Titles at Odum
A selection of recent academic titles added to the library collection.
Persistent Links/Permalinks
How to create a stable link from library resources
Copyright and Fair Use
Learn more about copyright and fair use as it pertains to teaching and more
Explore Odum Library
Want to learn more about Odum Library's services and resources?
- Visit Using the Library
Have additional questions?
- Contact us via Live Chat or at our Reference Desk on the 2nd Floor (South) of Odum Library, 229-333-7149.
