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ABOUT THE LIBRARY: FAQ




Frequently Asked Questions About the Library


GENERAL QUESTIONS

Where is the library?
Do I need anything to get into the library?
What are the hours of the library?
Who can use the library?

HOW DO I ...?

How do I contact a librarian?
Find books?
Find articles?
Find course materials on reserve?
Renew my items?
Find magazine and journal articles?
Do research?
Cite my sources?
Get writing help?
Access databases from off campus?


HOW DO I ...?



How do I contact a librarian?

University Library librarians include:

CARTER, Janice, Director / Phone: 415-442-7248
AMJADI, Hadi, Systems Librarian / Phone: 415-442-6686
BAIN, Rob, Reference & Public Services Librarian / Phone: 415-442-7251
BEUOY, Melissa, Reference & Research Instruction Librarian / Phone: 415-442-7245
BURG, Larry, Reference & Collection Development Librarian / Phone: 415-442-7250
DELAY, Christian, Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian / Phone: 415-442-7246
DUNLAP, Steven, Head, Technical Services / Phone: 415-442-7247
POITRAS, Gilles, Head, Access Services / Phone: 415-442-7256
SPRINGS, Gene, Reference & Web Librarian / Phone: 415-442-7258

Click here to go to the University Library Staff Directory.

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Find Books?

Use the Library Catalog to find books located at various GGU libraries. Electronic books (e-books) may also be located here.

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Find Articles?

Use our databases link to find articles on your subject. Find: Articles will help guide you on your search for articles.

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Find course materials on reserve?

You can use the Library Catalog to search for items on reserve using the name of your course or your instructor's last name. For more on Reserves, please refer to the Find: Course Reserves page.

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Renew my items?

Renewals may be done over the phone (415-442-7242) or online by clicking this link on the Library Catalog. Materials may be renewed three times before it is necessary to return the items to the library. Details on length of borrowing, renewals, and fines can be found in the University Library Policies section.

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Find magazine and journal articles?

Search for individual journal/magazine titles to see what the library has access to.

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Do research?

It may be helpful to consult with our librarians when choosing which type of information source is best for your research. You can stop by the Reference Desk at the University Library, call 415-442-7244 or e-mail askalibrarian@ggu.edu for assistance. Information in the Research Process pages can assist you with your search.

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Cite my sources?

The University Library has a Citing Sources section solely devoted to this topic.

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Get Writing Help?

There are many different types of writing assignments. Our Research Process page has a section on writing papers you might find helpful. In addition, you may want to check out the University's free services including the Online Writing Lab (OWL) and the English Writing Center located in Room 5307 on the San Francisco Campus.



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Access databases from off campus?

Enter your last name and student/faculty ID number (located on the front of your ID card) or CyberCampus username. Type in all 7 digits of your ID number, including the starting 0. Ex.: 0123456. Alumni and other library users can access these resources only from a GGU site. Contact a librarian for assistance by e-mail askalibrarian@ggu.edu or by calling the Reference Desk at 415-442-7244. For access eligibility, check Access Policy in the Library Policies section.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS



Where is the library?

The University Library is located on the First Floor East Wing, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. For map and directions to the Golden Gate University campus, click here.

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Do I need anything to get into the library?

A valid GGU ID is required for entry into the Library. Library cards are non-transferable. For more details, please consult the Library Policies section.

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What are the hours of the library?

The Library's regular hours are:

Monday - Thursday : 10 am - 10 pm
Friday : 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday : 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday : 12 pm - 5 pm

Consult the Library Hours page for additional information regarding holidays and break schedules.

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Who can use the library?

Those with a valid Golden Gate University Library card, such as GGU students, faculty, alumni, and corporate members can use the library. Because access to the library is restricted, please consult the Library Policies page for specific details.

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