For one-on-one database search assistance and for group instruction contact:

Bette Finn, Subject Librarian for ECE
E-mail: bette.finn@library.gatech.edu
Georgia Tech Library, mail code 0900
Voicemail: 404/894-1790, Fax: 404/894-8190

• Archives and Records Management.  Archives phone:  404-894-4586.  Hours: 9am - 5pm and by apt only from 8am - 9am.  Archives contains materials related to the history of Georgia Tech and its alumni and faculty, including Institute publications and Georgia Tech masters' theses and doctoral dissertations. Archives' entrance is outside the main building.
• Georgia Tech project reports (technical research reports from GTRI and academic departments).  For recent unclassified Georgia Tech project reports not listed in the Classic Catalog, contact Records Management.  Recent Georgia Tech project reports are available electronically or in hard copy in records management remote storage (one copy).  Older Georgia Tech project reports are in the Main Library and Archives (two copies).  Selected GT project reports are available electronically in the Classic Catalog "Electronic Version" field.

• Library Hours.

• OIT Lab Clusters.  The Library West Commons (LWC) OIT Cluster is located on the 1st floor west, across from  the Library Services Desk.  Library East Commons (LEC) OIT computers are located on the 1st floor east.  Student Center Lab cluster. Multimedia Training DVDs.  Computing/cluster information. LWC "Real-time computer availability." The Library Commons. Printing. OIT Technology Support Center: Level Two in Central Atrium area of the Clough Commons; assistance on fixing issues with student accounts, laptops etc. OIT FAQ.  OIT Help.

• Unbound Periodicals.  The latest current print journal issues are on the 2nd floor east, arranged alphabetically by journal title.   Loose issues are listed in Classic Catalog  journal records in the "Recent Issues" field.
• Bound Periodicals.  Bound (print) periodical volumes are indicated in the Library Catalog record "Library Has:" field.  More than one "Library Has:" field may be present -- Main Library, Recent Issues, remote Storage. Periodicals (journals) are shelved by "Call Number" in the "Main Library" 1980+, and in  "Storage" through 1979 (see storage information, below).
• Journals (periodicals) published before 1980 are housed in remote "Storage." Please fill out separate ILLiad request forms for each pre-1980 journal paper. For print journal volumes published through 1979, the Catalog record will say "Location: Unavailable (request articles through your ILLIAD account)."  Each journal paper request will either be filled in remote storage or will be requested through interlibrary loan.
• In some "Notes" fields, print periodical volumes listed with brackets {} or () may have missing issues.
• Title Changes.  A separate Classic Catalog record exists for each print periodical title change. Note the different titles in the "Continues" and "Continued by" and "Split into" fields. Each "title change" record will have its own unique holdings information (years/dates).
• Electronic journals (subscription, aggregator, open access) are linked in the Classic Catalog "Electronic Version: Get fulltext copy. Find It GT" field; the e-journal's publication date coverage is after "Available from".
• The E-Journal list and the Classic Catalog electronic journal records contain aggregator journals (EBSCOhost, ProQuest, GaleGroup, Factiva, Lexis Nexis, etc.) with possible selective coverage and embargo date restrictions.  Check the years (holdings) of the Library's print subscription in the "Library has" fields (Main Library, remote Storage, Recent Issues).
• Separate print and electronic records exist for the same journal. Print (hard copy) Catalog records may be listed after the electronic journal records. A small number of Catalog records may temporarily have both print and electronic journal holdings within the same record
• Conference proceedings and technical reports can be difficult to locate.  Ask us for help.

• Scanners.  The 1st floor west OIT Library West Commons is equipped with scanners; one scanner is located on the 2nd floor east counter.  Machines on the 2nd floor east are available to copy (enlarge), scan and e-mail microfilm or microfiche.
• OIT Printing  Note costs for printing (beyond $2.20 each week).  Print jobs can also be submitted from student's personal computer by downloading the OIT Mobile Print Package available on the OIT Software Distribution website. CentralPS - printed (free) offsite and delivered to the student bins in the Student Center (2nd floor).
• Copy Services. Photocopy machines are located on the 2nd floor east. Standard and legal photocopies are $0.10 per page.  Use BuzzCard.

• Re-Shelving. Each floor (east and west) has a re-shelving area for books and periodicals.

• Library Services Desk (Circulation and Reserve).  1st floor west, 404-894-4500. Course Reserves: 404-894-4504. circrep@library.gatech.edu; reserves@library.gatech.edu
• Check out books at the Library Services Desk 1st floor west.  To check the status of the books you've checked out see "Check My Requests" or "My Account" in the Classic Catalog.
• Graduate and Undergraduate Borrowing Privileges: loan periods, fines, renewals and recalls.
• Recalls. Borrower is guaranteed 21 total days (non-Reserve). If out less than 14 days, it will be due on day 21.  If out for more than 14 days, it should be returned within 7 days from the date of recall  -- See "Recalls:" Items which are needed for Reserves are due immediately.
• Locates can be requested at the 1st floor west Library Services Desk for items that have been missing from the shelves for an extended period of time, and checked on at least two separate occasions.
• Newspapers The latest issues of selected newspapers are kept until microfilm arrives. Check the Classic Catalog for location and holdings.
• Popular Reading books.  McNaughton Book Service is a popular reading collection of recent fiction and nonfiction bestsellers.  Located on the 1st floor.  Selected popular science fiction books are on the 2nd floor east.
• Reserves. (Books and Videos) Course Reserve material is located at the Library Services Desk (Reserve), 1st floor west.
• Remote Storage.  Journals (periodicals) published before 1980 are either housed in remote "Storage" or are available only through ILLiad's interlibrary loan service. Catalog records provide access instruction for locating specific print journal volumes published through 1979. If the Catalog record says "Location: Unavailable (request articles through your ILLIAD account)" -- request the journal article through ILLiad's interlibrary loan service at http://illiad.library.gatech.edu.  If the Catalog record does not indicate "Unavailable ... ILLiad account" -- request retrieval at the 1st floor west Library Services Desk. Storage request form; you can call the Library Services Desk (Circulation) at 404-894-4500 to request that items be retrieved from storage, usually about an hour ahead of time (only if the catalog record does not say "Unavailabe ... ILLiad" instructions).
• Lockers and limited Carrels are available for graduate students.  Ask at Library Services Desk (Reserve) 1st floor west.
• Ask us for help with verification questions.

• Electronic Course Reserves. Print Reserves and Online Course Reserves.   Georgia Tech class exams, homework solutions, articles, and assigned readings can be viewed through the Library's home page (Course Reserves).  Book and video reserves are available at the Library Services Desk (Reserve), 1st floor west.

• Borrowing and Requesting from other Libraries:  "OPTION 2 - ILLiad Interlibrary Loan System"
• Information Delivery will try to provide loans or photocopies of items not owned by the Georgia Tech Library.
• Electronic interlibrary loan ILLiad forms are at http://illiad.library.gatech.edu/.
• Service is available to currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and staff.
• Most loans and photocopies are free. However, you would be responsible for any charges in excess of $25.00 per item.
• You can indicate in the ILLiad "Notes" field that you wish to be notified if the item is not free to you.
• Delivery can range from a few days to several weeks, so allow enough time when requesting material. If you need something in a hurry, indicate a specific deadline. You would still be responsible for charges in excess of the $25 per item limit, even if the material is received after your deadline.

Use the service to obtain:
• Photocopies and loans of books, theses, articles, conference papers, etc. from other libraries or commercial vendors.
• Audio-visual materials.  We will do our best to borrow these for you, but many libraries will not lend them or will lend them with restrictions.
• Most book loans and photocopies from University System of Georgia libraries are free.  Most interlibrary loans from ARCHE and ASERL regional consortial libraries are free. Some libraries may charge more than $25/item, such as MIT, the British Library or CISTI.
• For charges in excess of $25 per item, ask your ECE advisor if you are eligible to use an ECE PeopleSoft Project Number and its corresponding ECE Document ID Number.
• U.S. Ph.D. Dissertations (UMI or ILL)
• Borrow dissertations through the Library's Information Delivery interlibrary loan department. Borrowed dissertations will arrive either in paper or in microform format (microfiche or microfilm).  Borrowing and Requesting from other Libraries
• Generally the Georgia Tech Library tries to obtain a loan of dissertations; however you have the option of purchasing a copy from Dissertation Express, through GT ILLiad.  Use the ILLiad Request a Photocopy option and put "Order from Dissertation Express" in the Notes field.  Regular ILL borrowed dissertations will arrive either in paper or in microform format.  You can request your own fast UMI Dissertation Express dissertation copy through interlibrary loan (Library Information Delivery) using your department's ECE PeopleSoft Project number and ECE Document ID number; please note UMI Express charges.
• Can order a copy yourself directly through UMI with a credit card.
• A very small number of libraries do not allow the use of UMI Dissertation Express, such as MIT (can cost significantly more than UMI's Express charges).
• Finding Theses and Dissertations
• Theses and Dissertations by GT Authors
• Theses and Dissertations by Other Authors.  Check NTIS and other technical reports databases, Dissertation Abstracts, WorldCat, ERIC for education
• Notes.  Fill out all empty field boxes and also copy and paste the entire Library bibliographic database record into the ILLiad "Notes" field box.
• Item Pick-Up.  Pick up loaned items and photocopies at the Library Services Desk (Circulation), 1st floor west.
• Questions.  For questions about your interlibrary loan, ask the Information Delivery Department, located on the 2nd floor east (office door). Phone 404-894-4511. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.  Email: delivery@library.gatech.edu
• Time. Interlibrary loan turn around time is usually 2-3 weeks. Interlibrary Loan FAQ
• Distance Learners Document Delivery and interlibrary loan for Georgia Tech Savannah, Center for Distance Learning, GT Lorraine, and other off-campus.
• Document Delivery in-house service is available to GT graduate students for photocopies only (not for in-house books located in the Library building); graduate students must come to the Library building to retrieve their in-house books.
• Interlibrary loan service for Georgia Tech undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty/staff is available for both book loans and photocopies.
• Borrowing and Requesting from other Libraries:  "OPTION 1 - GIL Express" GT students and faculty/staff have access to books held by the libraries of the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Gwinnett University Center. GIL Express online requests can be made from the Universal Catalog, which combines the individual collections of the 35 libraries. Most requested materials are delivered within three days. Check your "My Account" for the status of your GIL Express book order. For more information on GIL Express visit http://gilexpress.usg.edu. GIL - funded by the Governor and the General Assembly of Georgia.

• In-person.  All Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff can check materials out from every other University System of Georgia library (Georgia State University, University of Georgia, etc.) by using their Georgia Tech ID card.  In addition, Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff are eligible to check out materials at Emory University's main Woodruff library.
• Interlibrary Use Cards. "Current GT Students, Faculty, and Staff may borrow from other local colleges and universities using an Inter Library Use (ILU) Card." "This card is obtained at the Library Services Desk and may be issued for one of the following schools: Agnes Scott College, Atlanta University Center, Brenau University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Emory University (branch libraries), Mercer University (Atlanta Campus), Morehouse School of Medicine, Oglethorpe University, and Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta."
• Borrowing and Requesting from other Libraries

• Link to a Library resource, prefix http://prx.library.gatech.edu/login?url=
• Link Maker/Linking to Library Resources.  GT Web Localizer/LibX GT.
• "DOI" Citation Linker:
• Access to Library electronic resources requires authentication through the Library's Proxy server: a Georgia Tech "GT Account" ID and password is required (used for PASSPORT, BuzzPort, or GT email, etc.).  Enter at http://www.library.gatech.edu  "Articles/Databases" "eJournals" "Classic Catalog" field, Galileo Password or "Course Reserves."  If you have never activated your "GT Account" ID, or if it has been inactive for four months or longer, you will need to activate or reactivate it. Note: the GT "Active Directory" password has stricter rules than does the "GT Account" password. The PASSPORT website https://passport.gatech.edu/ offers tools for GT Account and GT Active Directory password changes, student activation, email aliasing and GT Directory options.  OIT Help ; OIT Technology Support Center (Clough) E-mail: support@oit.gatech.edu, phone: 404.894.7173, Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.  OIT FAQ.  OIT User Accounts. How do I change my "GT Account" password?  Your password is set to expire every 90 days.

• Send Library ECE book purchase recommendations to bette.finn@library.gatech.edu.

• Alerts.  Many Library databases offer free current awareness alerts.  Contact Bette Finn at bette.finn@library.gatech.edu for assistance setting up automatic current awareness searches, such as in the Library databases.

• GT computing. Network, Get wireless key

• Database Search Hints and Database Guides are at http://libguides.gatech.edu/ece and http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~bw21/eceguides.htm
• In-depth and quick one-on-one assistance (one-on-one ECE database search assistance, help with verifications, etc.) and ECE library classes
Bette Finn
ECE Subject Librarian
Phone 404-894-1790, 1-888-225-7804. Fax 404-894-8190.
Email: bette.finn@library.gatech.edu
• Quick, brief assistance Ask Us!
• Library associates on the 2nd floor east can provide you with microform (microfiche/microfilm) and maps assistance.  Special Formats and Maps Department.

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