Book Scanner Provides Unique Service for Students and Patrons

Swing by the Simon Schwob Memorial Library and check out the latest electronic resource that is sure to better scholarship, productivity, and creativity on campus. Students and patrons are invited to use the service and resources provided.

Located near the Information Commons Area, the Scannx Book ScanCenter is the library’s most powerful and accessible self-service book scanner. With its user-friendly touchscreen monitor, the book scanner is easily able to produce seamless document duplicates. This feature improves the library experience for both library staff and patrons. 

Users are able to scan books and documents into searchable PDF, Word doc, JPEG, TIFF and PNG file formats with the click of a button. Along with other functions, users are able to send scanned files to email; to a smartphone/tablet; to document-storage systems like Google Drive, Dropbox, and network folders or to additional document-management devices like fax machines, USB flash drives and other multi-function devices.

Other benefits of the book scanner include less paper and waste, extends lifespan of books, increases accuracy, add-on features, and the scanner also provides a multi-language compatibility.

Be sure to properly utilize the newest gadget, responsibly. For more information, browse CSU Libraries or Scannx Product pages. 

Summer Relaxation, Sponsored by SAC, in Schwob Memorial Library

Take a break from finals and get a taste of summer relaxation with Ready, Set, and Relax hosted by Student Activities Council Thursday, April 23, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a great novel or magazine and relax in the library.

Join the SAC on the first floor of the Simon Schwob Memorial Library and come socialize or read in massage chairs, enjoy an oxygen bar and many, other interesting fun elements as well.

The event is free and open to all CSU students. Students and patrons of the library are encouraged and invited to relax and have a good time!

For more information, please contact CSU Student Activities Council.

Friends of Libraries Book Sale

Spring into summer with a good book! Be sure to check out the Friends of Libraries Book Sale April 21st through 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Simon Schwob Library. 

CSU libraries encourages all patrons, faculty and staff members, and students to browse or purchase their favorite works. The book sale will take place from in the forum area on the first floor of the Simon Schwob Library. 

For more information about Friends of Libraries, the book sale or CSU Libraries, feel free to browse CSU official pages and websites.

Casting a Long, Long Shadow: The Brilliance of Col. Richard Hallock

Join the Simon Schwob Memorial Library and CSU Archives in celebrating the opening of the Colonel Richard R. Hallock papers, Monday April 20^th at 6 p.m. The opening will feature guest speaker Pierre Sprey, former defense analyst under Robert McNamara.

Following the presentation, a reception will be held afterwards. Students, patrons, and faculty and staff members are advised and invited to this special occasion.

Don't miss out on an occasion to celebrate veterans, military and American military history. For more information, feel free to browse CSU Archives or CSU Libraries.

CSU's National Library Week Winners

Congratulations and cheers to all winners of all National Library Week events! Cheers to Alyssa Hudson, winners of the 2015 Bookmark Contest. The winning design reads “Read— expand the garden of your mind with CSU Libraries” was exhibited Thursday, April 16. 

Winner of the Bookmark Contest will receive a 100 printed copies of their winning design along with a $25 Amazon Gift Card. The winning design was displayed on the first floor of the Schwob Memorial Library for viewing and judging along with two other bookmark art that was submitted. 

Winners of the Online Trivia are Trevor Comeau and Abolanle Abikoye. Shevah Rezaee and Denzil Tieku were Wednesday and Thursday’s Trivia Winner. The first to answer all five trivia questions correctly, on Friday, April 17, will receive a gift certificate for the book sale along with a tote bag, notepad, and pens.

Winners of the Scavenger Hunt, Erika Shea, were announced Wednesday. Scavenger Hunt winners received $25 Amazon gift card after Language out Loud celebration, on April 15.

In under a hundred creative words, patrons were asked to describe ways they creatively use a library. Kevin Simmons as awarded for winning the Drawing Contest, that took place on Monday. Prizes are awarded every day of Library Week.

CSU libraries congratulates all its winners and thanks all those that participated throughout the week. A special thank you is extended to all students and patrons during the National Library week for helping to make the week such a success.

For more information about similar events of National Library Week, feel free to browse the American Library Association. 

Associate Professor, Dr. Patrick Jackson to Present Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes Lecture

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English Department Annual Lecture

Thursday, February 26, 2015

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1st Floor Forum Area

Schwob Memorial Library (Main Campus Library)

“Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences” ― Sylvia Plath

Today, February 26, 2015, the English Department will host their annual lecture series between 12:30-1:30 pm, on the first floor of the Simon Schwob Memorial Library. Associate Professor, of the English Department, Dr. Patrick Jackson will present "Public Myths, Private Griefs: Mourning Sylvia Plath in Ted Hughes's Crow Poems."

Jackson will discuss and review both poets, Sylvia Plath and Hughes, as well as a light dialogue after his lecture. All patrons of the library and CSU students are invited to attend.

This lecture is amongst a list of other professional activities from the Associate Professor. Jackson has many published essays such as “The Liberties of Blank Verse” and

“The Sublimity of Wilfred Owen’s Despair.” 

For more information, please contact the English Department located in Woodard Hall. 

Faculty Research Forum Lectures

Since 2002 the CSU Libraries has sponsored the Faculty Research Forum Lecture series. The purpose of the series is to provide an opportunity for faculty to share their research and creative interests with the entire CSU community.  Each hour-long forum consists of two 20 minute presentations with time for questions. During the past twelve years we have presented 49 forums featuring the work of 108 CSU faculty members. 

This year's Faculty Research Forum Lecture series comprises five lectures from distinguished faculty representing Biology, English, History, Political Science and Sociology.  They are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 @ 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm.

Dr. Dan Crosswell, Colonel Richard P. Hallock Distinguished University Chair in Military History.

Topic:  "Throw Hegel Under the Bus."

Dr. Florence Wakoko-Studstill, Sociology 

Topic:  "Integrating Women's rights into College Education." 

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 @ 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm.

Dr. Frederick Gordon, Political Science, 

Topic:  "Game Over or have the Games Just Begun; How Executive Orders have Reshaped Environmental Policy Making

Carey Scott Wilkerson, English

Topic:  "Late Stages: writing drama with a post-modern hand and a neo-classical heart

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 @ 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Dr. Jennifer Newbrey, Biology

Topic: "Carotenoid Pigments and Reproduction of Eastern Bluebirds and other Cavity-Nesting Songbirds in West-central Georgia."

Each lecture presentation will include a light lunch starting at 12:00 noon. Presentations begin at 12:30.  Please mark your calendar and join us for food, fellowship, and the presentation of faculty research. 

Welcome Paul Luft

Paul has  Master of Library Science degree from Indiana University and a BS in Pharmacy from Butler University. He has experience as a Hospital Pharmacist at the Madison Center and Hospital in South Bend Indiana and Dukes Memorial in Peru Indiana as well as a librarian at Ancilla Domini College in Donaldson Indiana. Paul brings with him a great deal of experience in evidence based clinical education as well as enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates the research skills necessary to be successful students. Please join us in welcoming Paul to CSU!

Expanded Weekend Hours for Spring

Jump for Joy!

Starting January 18, CSU Libraries will be open longer on the weekends.  The Schwob Library will be open from 10 am-6 pm on Saturdays.  It will be open from 10am-10pm on Sundays.

Click on Hours in the About Box @ Library.ColumbusState.edu for our full hours listing.

Over 3.8 Million Books at Your Fingertips with GILFind Express

One of the most frequently requested services in the beginning of the semester is the free book ordering.  With GILFind Express, aka the Universal Catalog, students, staff and faculty at CSU can order books from any USG university library to be delivered to CSU Libraries. 

To order a book, click on the link for GILFind Express on the CSU Libraries website under Resources.  (See graphic 1)

You will need to log into your library account.  (See graphic 2)

1) Select Columbus State from the dropdown menu 

2) Enter your 909 number (institution ID)

3) Enter your last name

4) Click Get My Pin (See graphic 3)

You should get a message that the pin was sent to your CSU email.  If you received an error message please contact the Circulation desk at 706-507-8692.

Once in your library account you can change your pin to a password you are more familiar with, renew books you have checked out, check your fines, and check the GALILEO password.

If you find a book in GILFind Express that you want to request, simply check to see if there are any holdings at CSU then click the link to place a request.  (See graphic 4)

Books typically arrive in 2 to 5 business days but may take longer.  

Some items, such as ebooks, are not available for request.

Once your request arrives you will get an email to notify you it is available at the Circulation desk.  Requests not retrieved will be sent back after 10 days.

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For assistance, please contact the Reference Desk at:  706-507-8671.

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back, Cougars!

Regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, January 13th at 7:00 a.m.  To schedule your next visit to the library, please refer to the online calendar.

The Faculty and Staff of the CSU Libraries look forward to serving you and wish you a successful 2013!

Image Credits:  Jon Glittenberg, Flickr

Hours During Intersession

CSU Libraries would like to wish you a very happy New Year.

During intersession, we will be open from January 2nd to January 10th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

We will be closed during the weekends (January 4-5 and January 11-12).

We will resume our regular hours on January 13th.




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Please Pardon our Dust!

The first floor of the Simon Schwob Memorial Library on the Main Campus is undergoing renovations. The renovations will modernize library services to include more seating space. The scheduled completion of the renovations is the first week in August. Until the renovations are completed, Students and Faculty may experience a temporary interruption of services. Thank you for your patience as we are committed to providing CSU Students and Faculty the very best our library has to offer.

Welcome Mark Flynn!

Please join the CSU Libraries in welcoming Mark Flynn as the new Dean of Libraries at CSU!

Dean Flynn is the former director of the Florida Electronic Library and information technology programs for the Florida Division of Library and Information Services. He holds an education specialist degree in library science from the University of Alabama, a master’s in archives administration and records management from the University of New Orleans, a master’s in library science from the University of Alabama and bachelor’s degrees in philosophy, English and fine arts from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

For more information about Dean Flynn, please read a profile about him in the CSU News!

Welcome Dean Flynn!

Prospective Candidates for Dean of Libraries to Visit

Three finalists to become the next Dean of Libraries at Columbus State University will visit campus July 21-22 and July 25-28. An open presentation will be offered by each candidate.

Mark Flynn
Director of The Florida Electronic Library
July 21-22
Presentation: Thursday, July 21 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Center for Commerce and Technology Auditorium
Vita (PDF)


Christina Baum
Director of Library Services, Southern Connecticut State University
July 25-26
Presentation: Monday, July 25 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Center for Commerce and Technology Room 206
Vita (PDF)

Edward McCormack
Associate Dean of Gulf Coast Libraries, University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast
July 27-28
Presentation: Wednesday, July 27 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Center for Commerce and Technology Auditorium
Vita (PDF)

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CSU Libraries will be Closed on July 4th

CSU Libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observation of Independence Day.

The Libraries will reopen during their usual times on July 5th.

For more information, please Ask a Librarian or call: 706-562-1494.

Happy 4th of July!

Shelby Smith: New to CSU Archives

On May 9th, Ms. Shelby Smith joined CSU Archives as an Archival Assistant.

Ms. Smith has just completed a Masters of Arts in Historical Administration and Public History, focusing on Historical Records Management, from Florida State University. She holds a BA in Anthropology with minors in history and music from Mercer University in Macon, GA.

Prior to joining CSU, Shelby was a processing archivist at FSU, an archives intern at the State Library and Archives of Florida, and worked as part of a team of researchers to nominate Tallahassee's canopy roads to the National Register of Historic Places. She is a member of the Society of Georgia Archivists and the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries.

Please join the Libraries and Archives in welcoming Shelby Smith to CSU!

Library Hours for Final Examination Week

The Simon Schwob Memorial Library will be open for the following hours during Final Exams Week:

May 3 - May 5
7:30 am - midnight

May 8
2 pm - 11:00 pm

May 9
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Please see the library's calendar for additional information.

The Music Library will be open its normal hours (9 am - 8:30 pm) during Final Exams Week (May 3 - May 8th). On May 9th, it will be open from 9 am - 5 pm.

For more information, please contact the Simon Schwob Memorial Library at: 706-562-1492 and the Music Library at: 706-641-5046.


The faculty and staff at CSU Libraries wish you all a very successful Final Exams Week and a wonderful summer ahead!

New E-Resources Guide for Films on Demand

Films on Demand is a comprehensive collection of high-quality educational videos licensed from a long established educational media distributor. Nearly 7000 videos cover a wide range of topics organized into 5 broad subjects. Individual segments subdivide each video into discrete shorter units.

The interface allows searching by title, by keywords in segments, browsing titles alphabetically, and browsing or searching within the subject areas.

The default playback for videos in this collection is Flash. Users also can select playback in Windows Media or QuickTime. Playback on PCs running Windows software allows changing the size of the video display and selecting a different playback bit rate.

Many of the titles in the collection have closed-captioning. Use the Advanced Search function to limit search results to titles with closed-captioning.

For more instructions on videos and this database please see the new E-Resources Guide.

Using third-party software to capture these video streams for playback outside of the Films on Demand interface is illegal and violates the CSU Libraries license for these videos.

National Library Week 10-16, 2011

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and by local libraries across the country every year during the month of April.

The 2011 theme is “Create your own story @ your library..."

National Library Week not only pays tribute to libraries as centers of learning. It also gives thanks to local librarians for their knowledge and expertise during National Library Workers Day observed every year on Tuesday of National Library Week, this year held on April 12, 2011.

More about National Library Week here at CSU and around the Web:

CSU Book Sale

Favorite Children’s Read-out

National Library Week - Crayola features a fine collection of activities and craft projects including downloadable coloring pages and lesson plans to celebrate the day. Free registration required.

Field Trip - Library Treasures- Scholastic, a major sponsor of National Library Week, with tips & suggestions for a virtual field trip to America's great libraries...online.

National Library Week E-Cards - Send a free greeting to your favorite bookworm, courtesy of American Greetings.