Library

The Columbus Technical College Library has a collection of more than 28,000 books and audio/video material, 52,000 e-books, and 255 hard copy periodicals and newspapers. Services include computers with Internet access and instructional software, microform readers and printers, fax machine, library orientation, research assistance, and interlibrary loan. Current students may use the library services with their Student ID card. Please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.

View the Library Catalog

  • Please call 706-649-1852 for more information about the library.
  • Email the library: Library@columbustech.edu
  • SMS text number for short library questions: (706) 225-9170
  • Program Guides to help students with research and subject information are now available on Angel! Find them in your Courses, in the Lessons tab, and click on the Campus-wide Course Syllabus Information folder. Scroll down to the Library folder and click Program Guides or Library Information.
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service which helps patrons obtain materials that are unavailable in the library. Complete our ILL Form (pdf) and email it to Evelyn Willis to order an item.
  • Acquisitions Request Form and Collection Development Policy
  • Student Handbook (pdf)
  • Students and faculty of Columbus Technical College can take advantage of online access to JAMA through our institutional account. Log in* at jama.ama-assn.org. (*contact the Library for our college JAMA login information)

Orientation:

Location:

The library is located adjacent to Patrick Hall on the second floor of the Library building.

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:00am to 4:00 pm

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GALILEO: An Initiative of the University System of Georgia

GALILEO stands for Georgia Library Learning Online, an initiative of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. A World Wide Web-based virtual Library, GALILEO provides access to multiple information resources, including secured access to licensed products. Participating institutions may access over 130 databases indexing thousands of periodicals and scholarly journals including 19 online medical and health databases. Over 7000 journal titles are provided in full-text. Students, faculty, and Staff of Columbus Technical College may access the databases via their computers on campus or through an Internet connection from home with a password. Request a current GALILEO password at the Circulation Desk.