Library Services / WTS Distance Learning

• Western Theological Seminary students

• Western Theological Seminary photo identification card
• Guest Cook library card

• Distance Learning students receive photo id during the first onsite intensive. The account is renewed each semester you are registered for classes. If lost, the id can be replaced at the registrar’s office for a fee of $5.00
• WTS non-degree-seeking DL students receive a guest card during the first onsite intensive. The card is renewed each semester you are registered for classes. If lost, the card can be replaced at Circulation Desk for a fee of $2.00.

• Click the Request Link in the Catalog
• Email The Circulation Supervisor, library@westernsem.edu.

• For reference or technology questions:

  Steve Michaels

  steve@westernsem.edu

  616-392-8555 ext 187

• For circulation questions:

  The Circulation Supervisor

  library@westernsem.edu

  616-392-8555 ext 139

Refer to the Borrowing Policies Table for details

Refer to the Borrowing Policies Table for details

• Online
• At the library Circulation Desk

• By regular mail packaged securely in a box. Do not use a bubble mailer. Remember to allow time for return shipping and renew the book if necessary to avoid overdue charges.
• When on campus:
  • At the Circulation Desk when the library is open.
  • In the return box outside the south entrance to the library; open whenever the library is closed.

• Information on the Writing Studio is available under Student Resources.

Certain libraries belonging to the American Theological Library Association have agreed to grant free borrowing privileges to each other’s distance learning students. This means that as a WTS Distance Learning Student, you can go to any participating ATLA library, show proof of current enrollment at WTS, and check out materials according to that library’s policies. If you set up an account with another ATLA library, all questions relating to their materials, like renewal requests, need to be handled by that library. This program is for print materials, so access to digital resources will be according to each lending library’s discretion.

Your responsibilities:

• Be a patron in good standing at Cook Library. The lending library may contact WTS to make sure you are in good standing.
• Be prepared to show proof of current enrollment at WTS to the lending library. A current student photo ID is best.
• Be informed about and abide by the rules and policies of the lending library.
• Return materials in a timely fashion according to the rules of the lending library.
• Assume responsibility for all materials borrowed, including but not limited to payment for lost/damaged materials and overdue fines.

Further details are available on the Atla Website

Feel free to email library@westernsem.edu with any questions you might have about this program.