Digital Repository @ WTS
A digital archive of Western Theological Seminary's history.
Purchase a Book for Cook Library
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| Loan Period: Books | Loan Period: Media | Max No. Items | E-Resources | ILL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Residence Students |
Books: 28 Days + 2 renewals (84 days max) Textbooks: 14 days |
7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 50 | Downloadable to personal computer | Free |
| Distance Learning & DMin Students |
Books: 60 Days + 1 Renewal (120 days max) Textbooks: 14 days |
7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 50 | Downloadable to personal computer | Free |
| WTS Faculty | 90 Days + 2 Renewals (270 days max) | 7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 100 | Downloadable to personal computer | Free |
| WTS Staff | 28 Days + 2 renewals (84 days max) | 7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 50 | Downloadable to personal computer | Free |
| WTS Guests (Incl. RCA & Clergy) | 28 Days + 2 renewals (84 days max) | 7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 15 | Viewable on library computers only | Not available |
| Hope Users | 28 Days + 2 renewals (84 days max) | 7 Days + 1 renewal (14 days max) | 25 | Viewable on library computers only | Not available |
| Borrowing & Access Policies | |
|---|---|
| Books |
Residential: 28 days (84 days max) Distance Learning: 60 days (120 days max) (MDiv, NH, MA) Doctor of Ministry: 60 days (120 days max) Non-degree seeking: 28 days (84 days max) |
| Maximum Number of Books |
50 |
| E-resources |
Downloadable to computer |
| Printed Journals |
Library use only |
| ILL Services |
No charge 1 renewal if allowed by lending library |
| Holds |
Available on all circulating materials Materials held for 5 days |
| Reserves |
Located at the Circulation Desk Usual checkout: 4 hours in-library |
| A/V Media |
7 days (14 days max) |
| Special Collections |
Library use only No copying or scanning Request appointment |
| Overdue Fines & Replacement Charges | |
| Books |
25¢ per day $85 replacement billed after 30 days Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Reserves |
$.10 each open hour |
| A/V Media |
$1 per day $150 replacement billed after 30 days Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Replacement Library Card/Student ID |
$5.00 |
| Borrowing & Access Policies | |
|---|---|
| Books |
Faculty: 90 days (270 days max) |
| Maximum Number of Books |
Faculty: 100 Staff: 50 |
| E-resources |
WTS: Downloadable to computer |
| Printed Journals |
Library use only |
| ILL Services |
WTS: No charge 1 renewal if allowed by lending library |
| Holds |
Available on all circulating materials Materials held for 5 days |
| Reserves |
Located at the Circulation Desk Usual checkout: 4 hours in-library |
| A/V Media |
7 days (14 days max) |
| Special Collections |
Library use only No copying or scanning Request appointment |
| Overdue Fines & Replacement Charges | |
| Books |
No fines $85 replacement billed after 30 days Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Reserves |
$.10 each open hour |
| A/V Media |
No fines $150 replacement billed after 30 days If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Borrowing & Access Policies | |
|---|---|
| Books |
28 days (84 days max) |
| Maximum Number of Books |
15 |
| E-resources |
Available in library |
| Printed Journals |
Library use only |
| ILL Services |
$25.00 per request + additional costs as charged by lending library 1 renewal if allowed by lending library |
| Holds |
Available on all circulating materials Materials held for 5 days |
| Reserves |
Located at the Circulation Desk Usual checkout: 4 hours in-library |
| A/V Media |
7 days (14 days max) |
| Special Collections |
Library use only No copying or scanning Request appointment |
| Overdue Fines & Replacement Charges | |
| Books |
25¢ per day $85 replacement billed after 30 days Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Reserves |
$.10 each open hour |
| A/V Media |
$1 per day $150 replacement billed after 30 days Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Replacement Library Card |
$5.00 |
| Borrowing & Access Policies | |
|---|---|
| Books |
28 days (84 days max) |
| Maximum Number of Books |
25 |
| E-resources |
Available in library |
| Printed Journals |
Library use only |
| ILL Services |
Not available – request can be placed at VanWylen Library |
| Holds |
Available on all circulating materials Materials held for 5 days |
| Reserves |
Located at the Circulation Desk Usual checkout: 4 hours in-library |
| A/V Media |
7 days (14 days max) |
| Special Collections |
Library use only No copying or scanning Request appointment |
| Overdue Fines & Replacement Charges | |
| Books |
25¢ per day $85 replacement billed 30 days after due date Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
| Reserves |
$.10 each open hour |
| A/V Media |
$1 per day $150 replacement billed 30 days after due date Borrowing suspended until paid If returned within 60 days of billing, replacement fee is waived |
Alumni of Western Theological Seminary, Local Clergy and others may use the Cook Library.
If you desire to check physical materials out from the library, you will need to have an account. Please fill out and return this form to library@westernsem.edu to start the process. Please be aware: a guest account costs $30.00 per year; this fee is waived for alumni of Western Theological Seminary and for clergy.
Cook Library supports the mission of Western Theological Seminary by being the center for access to biblical, theological, and ministry information resources for students, faculty, and alumni of Western Theological Seminary and the West Michigan community.
