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.

Films on Demand: Supplement your Netflix subscription with documentaries from acclaimed sources, including PBS, HBO, Ken Burns, and NOVA.  

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 Twitter (GTLibrary), Facebook (GeorgiaTechLibrary), or Instagram (GTLibrary).