What is GIL Express
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GIL Express is a service that allows DSC employees and students to request books from other University System of Georgia Libraries from the GIL Universal Catalog @ https://giluc.usg.edu
Patrons request books through their GIL Account and the books arrive within 4-5 business days.
Monitor your requested book's status in Your GIL Account:
When a book is requested, its status is "Requested". When it is shipped, the status changes to "In Transit", and when the book reaches Roberts Library, its status is "On Hold". An automated email notification will be sent the following morning.
How to Request a GIL Express
The 35 Libraries of the USG share a Universal Catalog which allows patrons of any USG Library to directly request books from the Circulating collections of other USG Libraries.
Basic overview: Search the GIL UC @ https://giluc.usg.edu for the book you need. When it’s on the screen, click on “GIL Express Request” and follow the directions on the screen.
Step-by-step:
1) Before you can place your first request, you must have a PIN. Instructions are to the right.
2) Log into the GIL UC with your Institutional ID number or barcode number.
3) Find the book you want to request and make sure DSC doesn't own it.
4) Click on "GIL Express Request" then click on "OK" then re-enter your ID or barcode number and click "Submit Request".
5) The message "Your GIL Express was successful" will appear. If it didn't, consult the Troubleshooting tab.
For step-by-step instructions with screencaps, view the GIL Express & Interlibrary Loan PowerPoint
Get a PIN - Step 1
You will need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to access Your GIL Account to request loans from other libraries, to renew books online, to check your account for fines, and to request the GALILEO password.
· How to get your PIN:
1. From the GIL homepage, go to “Your Account.”
2. Enter your Institutional ID (900#) and your last name.
3. Click the “Get My PIN” link.
4. The PIN will be sent to your DSC email address.
· You can change the PIN after you log in with your assigned PIN from your “My Account” page.
· PINs must be 5-12 characters. Letters and numbers only. (No special characters.)
Problems? Questions?
Please Ask at the Circulation or Reference Desk