Beyond Books

Though much of the Library’s physical collection is now housed at the Library Service Center off campus, it’s still a central service point for a range of resources available to faculty, staff, and students — and there are some that you may not be aware of.

Many of these resources can be accessed with a Georgia Tech login from the comfort of your desk or dorm, whether you are reading for pleasure, catching up on current events, or testing new technology.

Here are just a few things you have access to — all of which are free:

Magazines: The Library’s subscription to Flipster lets users read current issues of Wired, Inc., Popular Science, and more.

E-books: Overdrive offers access to e-book checkouts in various formats, including Kindle.

Resource Guides: The Library’s knowledgeable staff puts together guides on special topics.

ProQuest: Read full-text articles from various news sources, including many that would typically require a paid subscription, such as The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, or The Washington Post. Note that the reading experience may not always be as user-friendly as the publication’s full website or print edition.

Gadgets: Students, faculty, and staff can check out Kindles, iPads, Go Pros, DSLR cameras, and more through the Gadgets program. 

Archives: If you want to learn more about Georgia Tech, the online archives are a trove of historic photos and documents—as is GT Digital Repository. 

Learn more about the Library and its resources at library.gatech.edu, or follow the Library on Facebook (GeorgiaTechLibrary), or Instagram (GTLibrary).