Community
The Kennesaw State University Library System is open to the public. It is not required to sign-in to visit our library and use most resources while in the library.
Computing:
- Visitors to Sturgis Library at Kennesaw Campus are provided with two guest computers located on the ground floor directly across from the copiers/printers and next to the Research Help Desk. All other computers are for student use and require student log-in.
- Visitors to Johnson Library at Marietta Campus are provided with two guest computers located on the main floor directly across from the Student Hive Desk in the Hive Computer Lab. All other computers are for student use and require student log-in.
Borrowing Privileges:
- Any visitor to the KSU who does not have a student, faculty, or staff affiliation with a University System of Georgia school must join our Friends of the Library program to borrow material.
- Friends of the Library DOES NOT include remote access to electronic resources OR borrowing services such as Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and GIL Express. Ask your local public library about requesting materials through their ILL service.
Friends of Library Membership Privileges:
- Books: 3 books
- Loan Period: 2 weeks
- Renewal: 1 renewal
What you need to Check Out materials:
- Friends of the Library Borrowing Card
- Picture ID
Alumni
The Kennesaw State University Library System allows alumni to use most library resources while in the library. However, we ask that you become a member of our Friends of the Library program if you are interested in checking out books.
Computing
Alumni can use the guest computers that both campus libraries provide. Library resources cannot be accessed from off-campus.
Borrowing Privileges
Alumni who become members of Friends of the Library are provided with Limited borrowing privileges. These privileges DO NOT include remote access to electronic resources OR borrowing services such as Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and GIL Express. Ask your local public library about requesting materials through their ILL service.
Contact our Access Services Department for further assistance:
- Sturgis Library at Kennesaw Campus: 470-578-6202
- Johnson Library at Marietta Campus: 470-578-7276
