- Mission Statement
The purpose of the Athens Technical College libraries is to facilitate
the learning and research of its students and faculty. The main library
on the Athens campus, and the branch library on the Elberton campus provide
faculty and students with research opportunities utilizing a variety of
resources. As information delivery changes with technological advancements,
the ATC libraries attempt to meet the information needs of the campus
communities with cutting-edge equipment and delivery systems.
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- Location--Athens
The main library is located on the first floor of the Administration/Library
Building on the north side of the Athens campus. The phone number is 706-355-5020,
and the address is 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens Ga 30601-1500.
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- Location--Elbert County
The branch library is located in room 121 of the Yeargin Academic Building
on the Elberton campus. The phone number is 706-213-2116, and the address
is 1317 Athens Highway, Elberton GA 30635.
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- Location--Greene County
The branch library is located in room 106 of the main building on the Greene County
campus. The phone number is 706-453-0536 and the address is 1051 Athens Tech Drive,
Greensboro, GA 30642.
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- Location--Walton County
The branch library is located in the administrative offices suite on the Walton County
campus. The phone number is 770-207-3126 or 770-207-3130 and the address is 212 Bryant
Road, Monroe, GA 30648
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- Library hours while classes are in session:
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday
Library hours between quarters:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Elbert County Campus:
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday
Library hours between quarters:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Greene County Campus:
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Mondays - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday
Library hours between quarters:
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mondays - Friday
Walton County Campus:
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday and Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday
Library hours between quarters:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
The libraries are closed whenever the school is closed for holidays.
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- Outside Bookdrop
Books may be returned to the library when the library is closed by leaving
them in the book depository located on the outside wall of the main library
adjacent to the parking lot. Books belonging to the ATC libraries may
be returned to the library on any campus.
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- Online Catalogs
The catalog of the Athens Technical College libraries is now
on the Worldwide Web. WebCat ® provides author, title, subject, and
keyword access to all materials in the ATC libraries, including books,
videos, periodicals, and audiocassettes. To access WebCat ®, click
here.
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- Information Services
A librarian is available to assist users with print and other information
sources. Print materials, microforms, videos, DVDs, audiocassettes, CD-ROMs,
GALILEO, the Internet and other online resources are available in the library.
Books and periodical articles not available in the ATC libraries may be
obtained from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan.
A librarian will assist users with location of information, use of library
computers, and orientation to the library.
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- GALILEO
GALILEO stands for GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online,
and is a group of databases, which includes all sorts of information sources,
such as indexes to, and abstracts or full-text of periodical articles. GALILEO is now available to all Georgia residents. To obtain a password, ask the next time you visit the library. To access GALILEO, click here.
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- Circulation Services
The circulation process at the Athens Technical College libraries is automated, and in order to check out
materials, faculty, employees, students and community patrons must register in the library system and obtain
a barcoded library card. Student, faculty, or staff ID cards can also be used as library cards, once they
are registered in the
library system. Registered ID card or library card must be presented in order to check out materials.
Library cards will be replaced once at no charge. Additional replacement cards will cost $1.00 each.
Videos and DVDs do not circulate except to faculty, who may check them out for three days. Other patrons may view them
in the library. Non-faculty employees and students may borrow books or audiocassettes for a
period of three weeks, and community patrons may borrow books or audiocassettes for two weeks. Items
may be renewed twice, if no holds have been placed on them. Books or audiocassettes borrowed by faculty
are due at the end of the quarter, and may be renewed twice if no holds or recalls have been placed on
them. If, after a faculty member has had an item for three weeks, a hold is placed on the item, it will
be recalled and assigned a new due date ten days after the hold has been placed. Failure to return the
item by the new due date will result in a fine of $1.00 per day per item. If an overdue book is recalled,
the $1.00 charge begins the date the book was recalled. There is also a fine of $.50 per day for failure
to return items on Reserve. There is an overdue fine of $.25 per day for overdue library materials which are not
on reserve. Faculty are exempt from regular overdue fines, but, If any patron loses an item, they
must pay a non-refundable processing fee of
$35.00 in addition to the cost of replacing the item. Students who owe fines or fail to return books
on time will be blocked from receiving their grades or registering for the next quarter until their Library
record is cleared. ATC students, and employees with five or more overdue books or fines in excess
of $5.00, will be blocked from checking out further library materials until their library records have been
cleared. Community patrons with three or more overdue items or fines in excess of $2.00 will be blocked from
checking out further library materials.
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- Interlibrary Loan
Periodical articles which the ATC library does not own or which are
not available in full-text on GALILEO may be obtained from other libraries
via Interlibrary Loan. Books not owned by the ATC library may be obtained
via Interlibrary Loan as well. In order to request materials, an Interlibrary
Loan form must be filled out and left at the Circulation Desk. The
service is free and usually takes from one to two weeks. Attaching a copy
of the citation and abstract from GALILEO will expedite the process for
periodical articles.
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- Reference Collection
Books displaying the location REFERENCE in WebCat ®, the online
catalog, may be used only in the library. Atlases, encyclopedias, law sources,
indexes, dictionaries, and gazetteers are included in the reference collection.
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- Circulating Collection
Books displaying the location STACKS in the online catalog may be
checked out of the library. All books in the library are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system, which is a subject arrangement
and consists of notations or "call numbers" that are combinations of letters
and numbers. The Library of Congress classification system is outlined
below.
A General works
B Philosophy, psychology, religion
C,D History
E,F U.S. history
G Geography, anthropology, recreation, physical education
H Social science, economics
J Political science
K Law
L Education
M Music
N Art
P Language, literature
Q Pure sciences
R Medical and health sciences
S Agriculture
T Technology
U,V Military, naval science
Z Bibliography, library science
In order to locate a book, copy the call number from the computer screen
or print the screen. Take the call number to the shelves where the books
are located. The range of call numbers appearing on each row of shelves
is indicated on each end of the row. Look for the first two letters (three
in the case of law books), then each set of numbers and letters which follow,
until the specific book is found.
Books which have the location OVERSIZE in WebCat ® are large items
and are shelved in a separate section near the back of the library.
Audiocassettes have the location AUDIO in WebCat ®, and are shelved
near the OVERSIZE books near the back of the library.
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- Periodical Collection
Over 500 periodicals (magazines, journals) are received in the library.
Issues for the current year are shelved in the "Current Periodicals"
section near the front of the library. Older issues are shelved on the
north side of the building. Periodicals are arranged alphabetically by
title. You can determine if the library owns a certain periodical by
looking it up by title in WebCat ®, the online catalog.
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- Newspaper Collection
The current newspapers received by the library are shelved in the reading
lounge in the northeast corner of the library. The Atlanta Constitution
both Athens papers, and the newspapers from most of the communities served
by the Athens Technical College are represented in the collection.
Older issues are retained for two weeks. You may determine if the library
owns a certain newspaper by looking it up by title in WebCat ®, the
online catalog.
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- Microform Collection
A small collection of old periodical holdings is available on microfiche,
and the Atlanta Constitution from 1987-1998 is available on microfilm.
A microfilm/microfiche reader/printer is availale for use.
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- Video viewing rooms
Rooms 108 and 115 are equipped with TV monitors, VCRs, and DVD players, and may be
used by individuals or small groups for viewing.
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- Group study rooms
Two or more users may use rooms 101 to 114 for group study on a first come
first serve basis.
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- Copy services
There is a self-service copy machine available for users whenever the
library is open. Copies are $.05 each.
Copy services for the campus are provided for instructors, employees
and students on a walk-in basis from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and from
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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