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Welcome Fall 2023 Faculty: Library Services and Departments

Library Departments and Contact Information

Valdosta State University Archives & Special Collections with photo of Archives

Archives & Special Collections

Phone: 229-333-7150

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The VSU Archives and Special Collections offers primary source materials and instruction for any of your class needs.

The Archives supports the University’s commitment to scholarly and creative work, enhances instructional effectiveness, encourages faculty scholarly pursuits, and supports research in selective areas of institutional strength focused on regional need by collecting, preserving, and providing access to records of enduring historical value documenting the history and development of VSU and the surrounding South Georgia region and in support of VSU curriculum.

Circulation Services with photo of First Floor Circulation Desk

Lending Services

Phone: 229-333-5869 

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Visit the Main Circulation desk or 2nd Floor Circulation desk for assistance with checking out and returning library materials, searching for missing materials, finding library materials, placing holds and recalls, and to ask questions. Patrons can pick up GIL-Express, Interlibrary Loans, holds, and Course Reserves at the Main Circulation desk.

Librarian talking to student at Reference Desk with Reference Services

Reference Services

Phone: 229-333-7149

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From scheduling library instruction sessions to answering questions, Reference Services is here to help. Valdosta State University students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community, can contact Reference Services for assistance in-person, via chat, or by phone.

 

Live Chat

 

Request Library Instruction

New Media Center with New Media Center classroom

New Media Center

Phone: 229-333-5863

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The Odum Library New Media Center is a service oriented office providing assistance in media content development, media presentations, and provides access to a wide variety of traditional and new media equipment and software.

 

Schedule a Workshop

 

Borrow Equipment

 

Faculty Resources

Government Documents at Odum

Fun Fact about Odum  Odum Library is the only Federal Depository Library in South Georgia with FDLP emblem and ribbon detail

 

Assistance with government resources and publications is available! Contact Emily Rogers (ecrogers@valdosta.edu) for more information. 

 

Suggested Research Guides 

Library Services

Borrow books and materials not available in Odum Library. Articles are delivered as PDFs. Physical items can be picked up at Odum Library at the first floor Circulation Desk. 

 

GIL Express 

 

  • Request books available at other University System of Georgia libraries. 

 

ILL-Odum Express

 

  • Request journal articles, book chapters, books and other materials  not available from VSU or other USG Libraries.

 

Course Reserves

 

  • Request or renew your course reserves
  • Share resources with your entire class with traditional reserve or electronic reserve items 
    • Physical reserve items can be accessed at the first floor Circulation Desk 
    • Electronic reserve items are available with a password through GIL-Find@VSU
  • If you have questions about course reserves, contact 229-333-7082

Appointments

Schedule Research Appointments

 

Research appointments offer focused consultations with a reference librarian.

 

Several librarians are available to work with students and faculty at various stages of the research process. These can be solo or group sessions, and can be conducted remotely. 

 

Students and faculty are encouraged to schedule consultations throughout the semester.

 

Faculty: Librarians are happy to meet with you to sort out library technical questions and discuss researching with available library resources.