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AUC Graduate Student Virtual Services: Virtual Services

Our Commitment

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is committed to providing exceptional virtual support to all faculty and students enrolled at AUC institutions throughout the 2023 Spring Semester (January 18 - May 12). Our goal is to provide you with access to the most relevant current and retrospective information in person and in the virtual environment, where applicable. We'd love to receive your feedback, share your comments here.

Virtual Orientation for Graduate Students

Did You Know You Still Can...
  • Schedule virtual research consultation appointments to get help with your teaching and/or research
  • Use the Library’s electronic Course Reserve system to put required reading materials on reserve for your classes
  • Use the Library’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Management System to request electronically accessible items not owned by the Library
  • Access electronic collections and databases
  • Request e-document delivery
  • Request assistance with learning how to use instructional technologies (e.g. podcasting, blogs, etc.)
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Virtual Support for Your Learning and Research

A subject librarian has been assigned to provide virtual instructional and information support services for each degree program offered by our member institutions. Subject librarians and archivists are available to support your study and research by providing:

  • Designated virtual office hours (make an appointment to get help from your subject librarian or archivist)
  • Request to get help with citation styles from your subject librarian
  • Research Guides are electronic pathfinders to assist library users in locating appropriate information resources. A research guide has been developed for each degree program offered by AUC member institutions
  • Request virtual reference or research support for individuals or small group clusters using the following online platforms:
  • AskRef@auctr.edu
  • LibChat (send an instant message to AskWoodruff (AIM, Google, Yahoo, MSN)
  • SMS: 1-404-566-8210
  • Research and Reference Links
  • Archives Research Center
  • You may also call the Library's Information Services Desk at (404) 978-2067.

Spring Semester Hours of Virtual Information Services Delivery

  • Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Access to Print Library Materials

A Library barcode is required to check out materials from the Library’s collection. To obtain a Library barcode please email barcodes@auctr.edu or call (404) 978-2097. Valid campus ID credentials are required for registration. After a barcode has been issued, the next step is to establish your online Library account here. Input your barcode and click on the SET/RESET PASSWORD button. You will be emailed a link to establish your password.

Parking Lot Pick Up Service

In order to provide greater access to AUC Library resources, a contactless pickup service is being provided for certain items located in the Library's physical collection. Detailed instructions are attached below.

  • Available items include the Main Upper Level and Educational Resource Center books
  • Parking Lot Pickup times are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Holds must be placed by 3:00 pm the day before the requested pickup date. (Instructions for placing items on hold below)
  • Limit 10 items per Parking Lot Pickup transaction
  • Click here to schedule a time for pick up.
  • Requested items will be held at the pickup location for 1 week. After that time, they will be returned to the shelf.

Note: Any student who owes existing fines for overdue materials or from having lost AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library items will not be able to use the Parking Lot Pick Up service until their Library account is back in good standing. Fines may be paid at the Circulation Desk or online.