Golden Gate University has two libraries. The University Library serves the entire GGU community, and the Law Library primarily serves the students, staff and faculty at the School of Law.
The University Library supports students in understanding and using academic information resources — many of which are essential to long-term success in the workplace as well. Working in tandem with instructors and students, the University Library’s staff helps students develop the research skills, information literacy, and technological competence that will enable them not only to shine in their academic pursuits, but to become successful lifelong learners as well.
The GGU University Library’s print and online collections offer a wealth of professional practitioner materials. Our electronic resources include an excellent collection of databases, online course reserves, and over 35,000 e-books. These materials are available to you 24/7 with your GGU ID. Our interlibrary loan service greatly expands our offerings beyond our immediate collection, and our practice of mailing books to offsite students ensures access to the entire GGU community.
The University prides itself on having a teaching library. Librarians work with faculty and students in providing research instruction and promoting information literacy at GGU through in-person and cyber-classes, workshops, and research guides. The University Library’s online presence integrates print and electronic resources with library support services to provide a one-stop site for your research needs. Our excellent staff is knowledgeable, service-oriented, and dedicated to helping GGU’s students succeed.
The University Library is located on the first floor of the San Francisco campus building. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, Monday through Thursday; 10 am to 5 pm, Friday; 10: 30 am to 5 pm, Saturday; and noon to 5 pm, Sunday. Call 415-442-7242 for more information and 415-442-7244 for the reference desk. Please visit us online at www.ggu.edu/university_library.
The Law Library contains over 340,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 1,200 legal periodicals and journals. In addition to a comprehensive collection of general law books, the Law Library collection includes special sections on tax law, law and literature, and international law with a concentration in Pacific Rim materials. The Law Library is equipped with two computer labs that provide you with access to Lexis and Westlaw, a selection of online legal databases such as Hein-Online, Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (an interactive educational tool) and the Internet. Wireless and wired network access are available throughout the Law Library.
The knowledgeable and helpful staff is always available to answer your questions and give training on the best research methods.
Please call the Law Library at 415-442-6680 for hours or assistance.
University Libraries
Library Access Policies
Access to the University Library is limited to
• Golden Gate students who are currently enrolled or who
were enrolled the previous term
• Full-time faculty
• Part-time faculty during the term in which they are teaching and the terms immediately preceding and following that term
• University trustees
• Golden Gate staff
• Golden Gate alumni
• Corporate and individual members who have paid an annual fee
• Courtesy card holders
A valid identification card is required to enter the library. Library cards are nontransferable. For more information about access, call 415-442-7242.
Access to the Law Library is limited to
• Law students, faculty, staff and members (including alumni members)
• University students, who need access to legal materials
• Persons who need to access GPO materials
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