Governor's School East: Welcome to GSE

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Welcome to Meredith College
and the Carlyle Campbell Library!!

While you are at GSE, please think of CCL as your library.  Whether you want a new YA novel to read in the evening, help with finding sources for a project, or a place to hang out or work with your classmates, we are here for you!

Use this webpage to learn about the resources and services available to you, plus the rules and policies that govern your use of our library.

Can I check out books and other items from the collection?

You may use your Governor's School ID card to check out library books and musical scores for up to three weeks.  There is a limit of five items at a time.  Be sure to return them on time!

How can I find articles?

Your best bet is the library's OneSearch tool, available in the first tab of our library homepage's search box.  After searching, you can use filters on the left side to limit your search to newspaper articles, scholarly journal articles, or recently published items.

How can I find books and ebooks?

Your best bet is the library's Books & More tool, available in the second tab of our library homepage's search box.  After searching, you can use filters on the left side to limit your search to print books or ebooks.  Ask at our main service desk if you need help finding a book on the shelf.

Can I check out tech equipment?

Cameras, audio recorders, tripods, calculators, and other media equipment are available for your use.  Read more about that equipment here.  Ask at the Media Services desk on the main floor.

Can I use the scanner or photocopier?

You can use the scanner in the library's Creation Station room (on the main floor) if you need to scan images, documents, or pages from a book.  Scanning and emailing document images to yourself is free.

Can I use the printers?

You are encouraged to print things in the GSE office in Vann, rather than on the library's printers.

Can I use the computers?

You may use computers on the main floor of the library for library research.  But you may prefer to access the library's resources from your laptop computer, so that you can download articles and ebooks to your personal device.

Can I use the study rooms?

You can ask a library staff member at the Circulation or Ask Desk to reserve a study room for you.  They can be reserved for up to three hours at a time.

Check out policies

A valid GSE ID card must be presented to check out materials, including reserve items. There is a limit of five items at a time. If more items are needed, please speak with a Circulation supervisor.  Materials must be renewed in the library.

Most library materials are loaned for a three-week period and may be renewed once provided they are not needed by another patron or the final due date has not been reached. DVDs may be borrowed for one week. 

The library reserves the right to restrict the circulation of high demand items. The library also reserves the right to refuse borrowing and building use privileges to any individual who violates the regulations of the library or Meredith College. 

Reference books and periodicals do not circulate out of the library building.

Per GSE administration's request, electronic items such as laptops, chargers, and game systems that are kept at the Circulation Desk cannot be checked out by GSE students. 

Reserve materials

Reserve materials may be checked out from the circulation desk. Faculty specifies one of the following types of reserve for each item: 

• STRICT — 3 hours in-library use only (check-out limit: 4 items)
• OVERNIGHT — checked out overnight and due 1 1/2 hours after the library opens the next day (check-out limit: 2 items)
• THREE-DAY — to be returned within a 3-day period (check-out limit: 2 items)

Reserve items are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on hold.

Overdue fines and replacement costs

Students are responsible for replacement costs of lost items. Fines are charged for overdue media equipment and reserves.

Outdoor book return

An outdoor book return is conveniently located in front of the Carlyle Campbell Library. All audio-visual and reserve materials MUST be returned inside the building, however, to prevent damage.

Using library computers

Library computers on the main floor are available for Governors School faculty and students for research.  Computers in the Freeman Room (on the Lower Level) may be used when there is no class being held there.

Food and drink

Food and drinks are allowed in the library.  

Please help us keep the library clean. Dispose of all trash in receptacles in your area. If there is a mess or a spill, please contact the staff so they can help you clean up.

Media Services AV equipment policy

AV equipment is an important part of the teaching/learning environment at Meredith.  Technology for the classroom is an expensive resource.   All users must use equipment properly and carefully, and must be mindful of equipment security while they are using such equipment.

Borrowing AV equipment from the AV pool in the library

Governor’s School students may borrow most pieces of circulating Media Services equipment from the AV pool for use in the library.  For use of equipment outside the library, a Governor’s School faculty member must check out items for you. 

The procedures for regular check-out of AV equipment are as follows:

• Equipment must be reserved in person at Media Services during regular Media Services summer hours.          
• When reserving equipment, students must identify themselves as Governor's School students and should present a valid Meredith ID card. Media Services will retain the ID card while the equipment is in use in the library building. The reservation slip should include a local campus address and local campus phone number.  If another individual will be picking up the equipment, or if another individual will be using the equipment, this should be noted on the reservation form.
• Media Services staff will create a reservation slip for the Governor’s School student user. The slip will indicate check out date and time and return time.
• At the designated time, equipment booked for the Governor’s School student will be set out at the Media Services counter for use during regular library hours. 
• Borrowed equipment should be returned to the Media Services counter at the time stated on the reservation slip. At that time the student’s ID card will be returned.
• Governor’s School students are responsible for prompt return of all borrowed equipment and accessories.  Media Services does not provide delivery or pick up service.
• Borrowers and/or the Governor's School are responsible for any loss or damage of equipment while in a Governor’s School student user's possession, normal wear and tear excepted. 
• Persons borrowing equipment are responsible for it.  Users should never leave AV equipment unattended, should never allow untrained users to use AV equipment, and should never attempt to alter the normal functioning of any piece of AV equipment.
• All use of Meredith College's AV equipment must be in strict compliance with current copyright laws.  This includes public performances of films and videos.  Ensuring the Governors School's compliance with copyright laws is, of necessity, the sole responsibility of Governor's School staff.  Students who have copyright-related questions are encouraged to consult with Governor’s School faculty.
• Failure to abide by the above stated policies for Governor’s School students will jeopardize a user's privilege of using Meredith audiovisual resources.

Using AV equipment assigned to classrooms, auditoriums, and other campus spaces 

Many pieces of AV equipment are permanently assigned to classrooms, auditoriums, and other spaces on campus.  Governor’s School students should respect these assignments and not move equipment from room to room with permission.  All equipment should be used responsibly. 

• Users and/or the Governor's School are responsible for reimbursing Meredith College for any loss or damage of any such audiovisual equipment while in a Governor’s School user's possession, normal wear and tear excepted.
• Users should never leave AV equipment unattended, should never allow untrained users to use AV equipment, and should never attempt to alter the normal functioning of any piece of AV equipment.
• For reasons of safety and economy, Governor’s School students are encouraged to make sure equipment is properly turned off when it is no longer being used. This is very important for all video and data projectors. Users of such projectors must learn the proper shutdown procedures, or they will risk losing the privilege of using these resources. Students should ask Governor’s School faculty if they are not familiar with shutdown procedures for these projectors.
• Governor’s School students are encouraged to help secure Meredith's audiovisual equipment by locking rooms that are not being used, whenever possible and appropriate.
• All use of Meredith College's AV equipment must be in strict compliance with current copyright laws.  This includes public performances of films and videos.  Ensuring the Governors School's compliance with copyright laws is, of necessity, the sole responsibility of Governor's School staff. Students who have copyright-related questions are encouraged to consult with Governor’s School faculty.
• Failure to abide by the above stated policies for Governor’s School equipment use will jeopardize a student's privilege of using Meredith audiovisual resources.
• Please report equipment problems promptly to Media Services in the main library (760-8444).

Our library staff is available to help you use the library's resources or answer any questions you may have. Don't be afraid to ask--it's what we're here for!

You can chat online with a librarian between 9am-5pm when the library is open.  Use the Chat with a Librarian button at top right.

You can also visit our Circulation Desk for any general questions, or the Media Services desk for tech equipment rentals and support.  These desks are also open between 9am-5pm when the library is open.

The top floor of the library is a quiet study floor. Please use this floor for individual study only.

Groups are welcome to use either of the other two floors of the library to work, since normal conversation-level talking is permitted.

If you rearrange library furniture (inside or on the patio), please return it to the original arrangement before leaving. 

Thank you for helping make the library a good place to study for everyone!