And accessing your library account. You must establish your PIN in order to: Access your online library account Access the GALILEO password Request.

ESTABLISHING YOUR LIBRARY

PINAnd accessing your library account

WHY DO I NEED MY PIN? You must establish your PIN in order to:

Access your online library accountAccess the GALILEO passwordRequest books via GIL Express

Your PIN adds an extra layer of security to your online library account.

PIN: Personal Identification Number

FIRST…

Click on “My Library Accounts”

Go to the Library Homepage at:

www.library.gcsu.edu

SECOND…

From the drop-down menu, select the number which you’ll be using:Barcode: found on the back of your Bobcat card orInstitution ID: 911 #

Enter your last name

Select “Get My PIN”

THIRD…

Check your student email.

A temporary PIN will be sent to your bobcats email address.

If you do not receive an email, check your junk mail.

FOURTH…

Return to the GIL Account Login page

Login as before, this time including

your new PIN

Select “Login to My Account”

FIFTH… Your online GIL account will look like

this

Once you’re logged in, you can change your PIN

GIL ACCOUNT TOOLBAR

Takes you to the GC Library Catalog

Shows you the current

GALILEO password

Takes you to the GIL Universal

CatalogTakes you to

GALILEO

FROM YOUR GIL ACCOUNT…

You can view all items you have checked out from Georgia College and other libraries in the University System of Georgia (USG).

You can view the due dates of items.

You can view all holds/blocks, fines or fees.

You can renew checked-out items.

FROM YOUR GIL ACCOUNT…

You can monitor the status of your GIL Express requests.

You can request the GALILEO password.

You can access GALILEO.

FOR MORE INFORMATION…

Visit the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library

or Call us at (478) 445-4047

or Email us at [email protected]