The circulation desk is where you can check out different materials - it is part of our larger Access Services Department! This page includes frequently asked questions about circulation, what you can check out (for how long and how to renew items), as well as information on any fines and fees you may have. 📔
What do I need to check something out?
How do I get a Kaufman Library account?
Students should already have an active account on their first day, while faculty and staff will need to fill out a patron registration form and present either your Claw Card or a government-issued photo I.D.
Our community borrowers (from Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett Technical College) will need to fill out a patron registration form and present a government-issued photo I.D. Community borrowers must be over 18 years of age.
What can I do with my Library (GIL) account?
Can I print in the library?
Yes! You can print from a personal device (please see the instructions on the IT Services webpage) as well as from our GGC computers. Printing must be paid for using Cave Cash and you must have your Claw Card with you (please see the Claw Card Office webpage for information or click here to add money to your Claw Card).
Costs:
Color: single-sided 25 cents per page; double-sided 20 cents per page
Black-and-white: 10 cents per page; double-sided 8 cents per page
You can also scan documents to PDF for free by using the scanning function on the printers. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask someone at the desk for help!
What software is available on the GGC computers?
Computers across campus are equipped with a suite of software for learning, productivity, creativity, and collaboration. A list of available software can be found on GGC Software and Online Services webpage.
Where can I go for tutoring and writing help?
The Academic Enhancement Center has plenty of online and in-person resources to help students with learning, writing, and citations.
For other questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Books: 28 days with two renewals
Popular Reading Collection: 14 days with one renewal
DVDs: 5 days with one renewal
Course Reserves: varies (usually two hours with in-library-use only)
GIL Express Books: 28 days with two renewals
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials: varies with the lender
Graphing Calculators: 4 hours or one day
Whiteboard Kits: 4 hours (in-library-use-only) with one renewal
Logitech H390 Headset: 4 hours with one renewal
May check out up to 15 items at a time
Books: 90 days with two renewals
Popular Reading Collection: 14 days with one renewal
DVDs: 5 days with one renewal
GIL Express Books: 28 days with two renewals
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials: varies with the lender
Graphing Calculators: 4 hours or one day
Whiteboard Kits: 4 hours (in-library-use-only) with one renewal
May check out up to 50 items at a time.
This category includes University System of Georgia Students, Faculty, and Staff.
Books: 28 days with two renewals (GIL Express or as a walk-up patron)
DVDs: 5 days with one renewal (walk-up patron only; return to GGC in person!)
Books: 28 days with two renewals​
Popular Reading Collection: 14 days with one renewal
DVDs: 5 days with one renewal
This category includes Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett Technical College Patrons.
Community borrowers may only check out materials from out Main Stacks Collection* for a two-week period (with one in-person renewal)
*Community borrowers may not borrow DVDs, books from the Popular Reading collection, reference materials, or course reserves.
GIL Express and Interlibrary Loan services are not available to our community borrowers, so we recommend that you check with your home library to see if they offer similar services.
May check out up to 3 items at a time
Additional information for community borrowers:
Steps for renewing GGC materials online for Students, Faculty, and Staff:
​​​Notes: Items cannot be renewed if you have fines over $5, the item is overdue, your library account is blocked, or the item has already been renewed the maximum number of times. GIL Express materials may only be renewed online.
If your materials are overdue, there are certain things you cannot do until you bring them back.
You cannot renew items, check out additional library materials, or make a GIL Express/ILL requests.
For students, you will blocked in Banner. This means you cannot register for classes, get your grades, obtain a transcript, or be cleared for graduation.
For faculty and staff, you will not receive your final paycheck if you leave GGC.
Usually, there no overdue fees and fees are removed when items are returned in good condition.
Items that are long overdue will be placed in Lost Status, and replacement and processing fees will be attached to the account. Please call the library for more information if you are unable to return these items.
Fines and fees for various items:
For community borrowers, there is a 25 cents late fee per book per day until the item is returned.
The following instructions are only for the GGC students, faculty, and staff. For all other affiliates, please contact us or come in person.
Note: Interlibrary Loan fees visible on your library account may not accurately reflect actual replacement and processing fees. Contact the Circulation Desk for assistance in paying for lost or damaged Interlibrary Loan items.
Fines and fees can be paid in person via Claw Card or Guest Card or at the GGC Marketplace with a credit card. The Kaufman Library cannot accept cash, checks, debit or credit cards.
*For more information on how to add funds to your Claw Card, please see the Student Services page with instructions and helpful resources.
When your fines and fees have been paid, your library account will be unblocked and you may check out library materials again. Your Banner hold will also be removed within 24 business hours.