Frequently Asked Questions
Although Kares Library at Athens State University is primarily intended to support the research needs of Athens State students, faculty, and staff, the library is open to the public.
Anyone can come into the library and use its services and resources on the premises, including reference services, materials and two public access computers.
A library card is required to check books out.
You can request a “Wage and Income Transcript” from the IRS at the following website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
Yes. Please email the financial aid office at [email protected] from your official Athens State email and request that they are re-offered.
The Kares Library does not purchase or check out current college level textbooks.
Current Athens State students and employees may reserve group study rooms by completing the Book a Room form or by calling the Kares Library Help Desk at 256-216-6669.
There are two transfer scholarships the Financial Aid Office offers: The Excellence Scholarships and the Empowerment Scholarship. You are automatically considered for these scholarships via your admission application and your official transcripts. To find out how these scholarships are offered, please follow their respective link below:
Excellence Scholarships
www.athens.edu/scholarships/excellence/
Empowerment Scholarships
www.athens.edu/scholarships/empowerment/
Undergraduate students & staff : 15 book limit
Graduate students & faculty: 30 book limit
Alumni Association members, reciprocal guests, community, & high school card holders: 3 books limit
Reference books, periodicals, and special collections items DO NOT circulate.