By: Josette M. Kubicki, Aspasia Luster, Jennifer Davis, and Courtney Berge This article has been adapted from AU Libraries’ blog post. The Augusta University (AU) Libraries was excited to host its inaugural AU Authors Reception last November, held in collaboration with Augusta University’s CURS (Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship) and The Graduate School. Over…
By Raymond Goslow The world of technology is always growing and changing, often faster than libraries can keep up, and decisions on what to purchase and how to keep staff educated can feel overwhelming. Luckily, Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) offers a secret weapon for libraries in Georgia – the Lit Lab. This collection of…
By Brenda Poku Rare treasures reside within the Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Memorial) Library at 864 Green St., Rockdale County. Established in February 1919 by the Conyers Women’s Civic League, this library has a rich history of collaborating with its residents for the greater good. In October 1992, the County Law Library Board of Trustees entered…
By Michelle Bennett-Copeland Weeding (throwing away?) books at the library has always been a bittersweet process. Those who are aware of what goes into maintaining a library’s collection understand the many benefits of weeding and appreciate the need for those tough decisions. However…during the 2022 holiday season, Fayette County Public Library staff decided to weed…
By Kelli Anne Gecawich & Justin Barnett The Technology Checkout page is one of the most frequently visited on the Georgia Southern Libraries website. It has information on what equipment is available for the university community to check out, types of equipment available, checkout policies, and more helpful information on what technology the Libraries can…
By Kristen Harrington Coastal Plain Regional Library System Headquarters may look like another house in the neighborhood in Tift County, Georgia; it is quite the contrary. Coastal Plain Regional Library System serves over 112,000 Georgia residents across six counties in south Central Georgia. In addition to housing regional staff, our headquarters location also serves as…
By Will Peebles Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL) aspires to be a haven to its local community, and it is through the pursuit of this goal that the social services program was created. With the hiring of Regional Social Services Coordinator Savanna Waddle in October 2022, LOPL patrons in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties gained…
By Jacob Lackner The Oxford College Library is proud of their library leader program. During the school year, the library employs over 50 student employees in total. At the end of their first year, student employees can apply to become Library Leaders. The library is open 24 hours during the school week, and Library Leaders…
By Jason Wright In May the Georgia Tech Library unveiled its revamped digital repository to the Tech community. Visit https://repository.gatech.edu to explore the site. The Georgia Tech Digital Repository collects, preserves, and expands access to the unique digital collections of immediate and long-term value to Georgia Tech and the global community. The site brings together…
By: Deborah George Yvette Williams Keitaro Mikami Lakshmi Ramachandran Jozina Cappello The Gwinnett Technical College Library (Lawrenceville campus) recently reopened its doors after a long-planned renovation! Students are enjoying our modern and bright library spaces. Popular features include six large study rooms, each filled with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are equipped…