Basic FAQs

GIL Express is a service being offered at all libraries within the University System of Georgia (USG). The service is an innovative resource sharing initiative that allows students, faculty, and staff access to all eligible circulating material at all USG libraries. GIL Express is available to all eligible patrons through both an on site (walk up) requesting service and a remote requesting service.

Emergency calls to locate individuals must be directed to the Division of Public Safety (478-5234). A uniformed Public Safety officer will evaluate the request and respond in accordance with established Public Safety procedures.

The Library has an emergency alarm system that features alarm notifications by recorded voice messages, siren sounds, and flashing strobe lights. If the alarm system is activated for any reason, all people in the Library at the time are to leave the building in a calm, orderly manner.

The Library has a detailed emergency plan in place to assist users during evacuations of the building. During an emergency, Library employees are assigned to check all areas of the Library for persons with disabilities.

Elevators should not be used in most emergencies. Persons on the first and second floors have access to building exits without the use of elevators. Persons on the third floor who cannot move to other floors without the use of an elevator should assemble in nearest safe stairwell. Library personnel are assigned to check those assembly points and escort individuals to the nearest safe stairwell where they can wait for properly trained emergency personnel to give them assistance in moving to the lower floors. Radios are available for maintaining communication from the stairwells.

 You’ve probably seen this announcement in the news about Kindle e-books becoming available for checkout from public libraries.  This service uses the Overdrive e-book service, which provides downloads at the Georgia Download Destination website.  The public libraries in Georgia provide e-books via Overdrive, so you’ll be able to check out books for your Kindle from the Statesboro Regional Library or any other library in this list.

The Zach S. Henderson Library continues to provide thousands of e-books that don’t require a reading device.  All you need is your Internet browser.

There are two ways to borrow materials from other Libraries, GIL Express and Interlibrary Loan. 

GIL Express: 

• For books only
• Students should use this service for books before trying interlibrary loan.
• Slightly faster delivery time than interlibrary loan.
• Patrons can keep the materials longer (28 days) and renew.
• Can be used only for books which are owned by University System of Georgia libraries.
• Can be used to borrow pleasure or hobby reading books
• Patrons can pick their books up at or return them to any University System library
• Should not be used for ordering required textbooks
• For more information and to use this service, go to http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/access/gilxp.html

Interlibrary Loan:

• Books, microfilm, music scores, and other formats may be requested, as well as articles
• Takes slightly longer to get books than through GIL Express
• Items can be borrowed from any library, not just the University System of Georgia Libraries
• Length of time patrons may keep the items is decided by the lending library.  Two weeks is typical and renewals are not often granted
• The materials must be for Georgia Southern research or work
• Should not be used for ordering required textbooks
• For more information and to use this service, go to webill.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/illiad/logon.html

• Go to the library homepage at http://library.georgiasouthern.edu.
• Click on Renew Books Online
• Login: Enter ID number. Enter last name. Click the "Logon" button.
• Check the boxes of the books you want to renew
• Click the Renew Items button
• Note: A/V Reserve or Lost items (22 or more days overdue) cannot be renewed. Stop in at the Circulation/Reserves Desk or call them at (912) 478-5647 for assistance.

Hold/Recall Requests: When a book is checked out you may place a Hold on it so that it will be held for you when it is returned. If it is overdue it will be Recalled. The online request form is available on our catalog, the printed form is available at the Circulation Desk. Contact: Circdes@georgiasouthern.edu. You may opt for the GIL Express service to locate a copy from another USG library instead of placing a hold. See next question.

Fall and Spring Semesters
Sunday: 24 hour schedule begins at 12 noon
Friday: 24 hour schedule ends at 10pm
Saturday: 9am - 10pm

Summer Semester
Sunday: 12 noon - 12 midnight
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 12 midnight
Friday: 7:30am - 10pm
Saturday: 9am - 10pm

For exceptions see the calendar.

Georgia Southern University is a state institution (approximately 50% of the university's budget comes from state appropriations and approximately 33% comes from tuition and fees) that seeks to advance the quality of life in Georgia through education, research and service.  Zach S. Henderson Library supports the University's mission by providing access to resources designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public and by promoting independent lifelong learning. Library users are expected to contribute to maintaining an appropriate study atmosphere and to observe library rules and regulations.

The GLAILEO password is no longer required for off-campus access. Instead access our resources via the Discover service on our homepage and enter your MyGeorgiaSouthern username and password to login or access them through the GALILEO link in MyGeorgiaSouthern.edu.  If you are not a Georgia Southern student, staff or faculty member you must come to Henderson Library to use the electronic resources to which either GALILEO or Henderson Library subscribes.
If you have trouble, contact the Circulation Desk at (912) 478-5647 for assistance. You may have overdue books from the Henderson library (faculty renew annually in the Spring semester).