The GCU Library serves as the foundation of academic support for all learning and research pursuits of GCU students, faculty, staff and administration. The Library also serves the greater community by providing access to quality research materials, such as peer-reviewed journal articles.
The GCU Library can be accessed directly at http://library.gcu.edu/ or several other ways, including:
- Library links can be located within Halo.
Halo - From within the GCU Portal by clicking the Library App.
- From the students.gcu.edu website by clicking on Student Resources and going to the link under Learning Resources. Once on the Learning Resources page, scroll down to locate the Visit Library link.
The Library Homepage
The Library homepage provides access to various tools, such as, Ask a Librarian, Webinars & Workshops, Library Tutorials, and much more. Accessing the Library homepage does not require you to log in. Once either Find Books & More or Find Journal Articles has been accessed, the Library may request login information in order to view the resources.
The Research & Resources section contains search options for finding Books, Journal Articles, Research Guides, and more.
Locating Resources
The library contains resources from various databases. It is important that you log into the GCU Library before attempting to view any articles contained in any individual database. You can do this by going to http://library.gcu.edu/ and selecting the type of resource you would like to view. If you need help locating a specific resource, we recommend contacting the library directly for assistance.
After you select the article or database you are looking for, you will be prompted to login by entering your GCU username and password.
Specific resources may require additional login information, such as with EBSCO related materials. Technical Support does not assist with creating this account, but you can contact the library for help and more information about EBSCO.
Google Scholar
To link Google Scholar with the GCU Library, access the Library Links section in the Google Scholar settings. Then, type Grand Canyon University into the search bar. Finally, place a checkmark in the Grand Canyon University – Full-Text @ GCU checkbox that appears under the search bar and click the Save button. To see a step-by-step guide on this process, click here. For more information and assistance with Google Scholar, visit the GCU Research Guide for Google Scholar or contact the GCU Library.
Accessing the Library homepage does not require you to log in. Once either Find Books & More or Find Journal Articles has been accessed, the Library may request login information in order to view the resources. Log in with your GCU username or GCU email address and password. If you forgot your password, you can reset it by using the steps found in the Password Reset article. Once signed in, no other login is necessary to enter any of the individual databases. If an individual database requests a login, you should speak to a Librarian about how to proceed.
Alumni Access
All current GCU students can access the GCU Library. Students who have graduated will gain a limited alumni access through http://libguides.gcu.edu/alumni, but will not be able to access every Library resource.
The library is available to assist students by phone, email, live chat, and in person on campus.
You can find the Library’s hours of operation under the Hours and Contact us sections. Please refer to the Library’s homepage when looking up their hours of operation, as they can change seasonally.
Contact Information
The library’s contact information can be found on the Library Homepage by clicking Contact Us.
We have included their phone contact information below as well:
Ask a Librarian
This service is available on the Library Homepage for all students, faculty, and staff of Grand Canyon University. You can post questions and a Librarian will respond to your question within 24 hours! The Librarians are also available by appointment for one-on-one instruction sessions during library hours.
If you are interested in setting up an appointment, include a date and time when you submit your question.
To view the hours and ways to reach out to a librarian, select the Contact Us on the home page.
The Additional Resources section provides the following resources:
Reserve a Study Room, Models, or Equipment
This resource will allow you to reserve a range of different resources like a study room, anatomical models, WiFi hotspots, and even board games.
Tutorials and Webinars
The GCU Library Team has created tutorials to assist with research needs. Take a look at the tutorials on the Library website.
The library also hosts webinars to help with research and online library navigation. Click here to be taken to their webinar calendar.
Citation Assistance
The GCU Library has a great Citation Guide that can be found from the Library homepage by clicking on the How Do I...? tab, and then selecting Cite Sources from the drop-down list. This guide provides information about how to avoid plagiarism and cite sources properly.
You also have access to GCU Style Guides and Templates, the GCU Writing Center, and other formatting resources under the About this guide section on the left.
Refworks
Refworks is another resource available to students who need assistance with citations. For assistance creating an account with Refworks, refer to: http://libguides.gcu.edu/refworksandendnote/. GCU librarians can also assist with registering for and using Refworks.
LopeCat
LopeCat is another way to search the GCU Library that can be accessed by going to the link: https://libguides.gcu.edu/LopeCat. For assistance creating an account with LopeCat, refer to: http://libguides.gcu.edu/LopeCat/Account. GCU librarians can also assist with registering for and using LopeCat.
Error Messages and Basic Troubleshooting
When logging into the GCU Library, you may receive the following error: “That username or password was incorrect. Please try again.”
If you are opening a PDF version of an article, you may find that the page doesn’t load and appears gray. This is common when your browser’s PDF viewer is disabled. If this happens, please check the bottom of your page for the download or search in the Downloads folder on your computer.
A broken link is a link found in the GCU Library application which leads you to a webpage or resource that has either moved or is no longer accessible through that particular link. The Report a Broken Link form, also located on the Library Homepage, is used to report a broken link. This form is also used to report broken library links you find in your Halo Learn classroom.
In the past, some library links in the online classes were blocked by firewalls due to port access not being allowed. The library has updated this system and links should no longer be blocked by firewalls. If a link is being blocked, check the link to determine if it uses port 2048 or 2443; if it does, please contact your instructor for an alternate link.
A link using one of these ports may look like this:
https://login.library.gcu.edu:2443/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/
If you find a broken link, report it to the library so they can fix it.
If you are receiving a retrieve error when trying to access a Journal Article, it is due to the the setting to automatically download PDF files rather than open them in Google Chrome being turned on, it will not download the article.
To download the article to view, select the Download PDF in the upper left-hand corner.
If you receive the message “Although you do not have access as a GCU alum to the specific resource you selected,” this means that you have alumni access. Sometimes, active students receive this same error message when accessing the GCU Library. If you are an active student with GCU and you get this error message, contact GCU Technical Support.
If any other error messages occur, try the following troubleshooting steps as well:
- Add *gcu.edu to your browser’s trusted sites
- Clear your cache and cookies
Printing On-Campus (myprint.gcu.edu)
If you want to print a document and are currently inside the GCU campus, you may print your paper by navigating https://myprint.gcu.edu. To log in, enter your GCU username and your Student Portal password.
If you have trouble logging in, please try resetting your password or contact GCU Technical Support at 602-639-7200 for further assistance.
If you need guidance on how to navigate the site, encounter problems printing your document(s), or have questions about refunding excessive print charges, please proceed to our Library. GCU Library is located at Student Union Building, 3rd and 4th floor. You may also reach them at 602-639-6641.