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Georgia Southwestern is kicking off a multimillion-dollar renovation of the James Earl Carter Library! This marks the first extensive renovation since its original construction in 1971 - and it's going to be worth the wait. Start date is December 11, 2024 and target completion date is set for September 2025.
The Library will be temporarily relocating to the Marshall Student Center (MSC). We are committed to keeping all services and resources fully accessible to students, faculty and staff during this transition. Please see below for more information on the renovation project.
Here's what's coming your way with the new and improved Carter Library:
James Earl Carter Library
Director of Library Services
John Wilson
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john.wilson@gsw.edu
We understand the importance of having inviting spaces for lounging, studying, and connecting with friends, especially during renovations. To support you, we’ve provided alternative study spaces, lounge areas, and reservable conference rooms. Key relocations include:
The anticipated completion date is September 2025.
The Library will maintain the same hours prior to renovation.
All services will be available during the renovation. Please see this page for relocated services and the Library Services for all other services.
Student printing will be available in the ENGL 118 computer lab. There will also be a community user computer stationed outside of the MSC Library location that will be connected to our printer in the office. As for copying, the copy machine will be available in the MSC Library Location and is 10 cents per sheet.
Absolutely! The Library Computer Lab will be relocated to ENGL 118 and will open for usage on the first day of Spring Semester classes.
Instructors, feel free to reserve the lab for your classes.
Students, feel free to reserve the lab for large group study sessions.
The computer lab will provide 24 PCs for usage. Two empty tables will also be provided, allowing for six additional occupants to use laptops. Laptops will not be provided. Computer reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To reserve, please contact kay.bell@gsw.edu or john.wilson@gsw.edu.
Of course! Interlibrary Loan services will continue as normal.
Columbus State University has graciously offered their services to us during this renovation period. They can create special borrower cards for GSW students, faculty, and staff that are able to come to their campus. This will allow GSW patrons access to check out any of their circulating physical materials.
Please see the Library Services page for more information.
ProctorU stations will be located in Sanford Hall during the library renovation. During this time, ProctorU services will have to be adjusted to test only Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 3:00PM. Students MUST email the following to book a laptop and room: evelyn.oliver@gsw.edu, april.dodson@gsw.edu, shalisha.williams@gsw.edu . Please state the date and time duration of your test and enter "ProctorU Reservation" in the subject box. The Testing Center asks that you make your appointment with them five days in advance, then you may register with ProctorU after getting confirmation of availability. On the day of your scheduled test you must report to Sanford Hall 3rd floor 30 minutes prior to your test start time for check-in. Please note that testing space is limited and is assigned on a first come first served basis.
Yes, a librarian will be happy to speak to an instructor's class or help any patron with their research needs. We are always glad to assist!
Note that conference rooms are available by reservation only.
Need computer access? Check out our comprehensive list of campus computer labs to assist with all your technical requirements!