Second and third floors of the Ina Dillard Russell Library closed March 16-20, 2026, for improvements 

The second and third floors of the Ina Dillard Russell Library will be closed March 16-20, 2026, for the installation of new carpeting and updated security gates. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your library experience! 

Returning Books: 

Please return all library materials to the outside blue book drop located across from the Arts & Sciences (A&S) building. The book drop will remain open and checked regularly throughout the closure. 

GIL Express & ILL Pickups: 

If you have GIL Express or Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items arriving during the closure, please contact us to schedule a pickup appointment. Staff will be available to coordinate individual pickup times. 

How to Contact Us: 

Even though the second and third floors of the library will be closed, staff are still here to help! You can reach the Ina Dillard Russell Library through: 

• Phone: 478-445-4047 
• Email: ask@gcsu.libanswers.com 
• Ask-A-Librarian: https://gcsu.libanswers.com 
• Chat: Live chat available on the library website.