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Who may borrow library materials as guests?
  • Area residents
  • Alumni/ae of Western Theological Seminary
  • Area clergy
  • Family of WTS faculty, students and staff
What is needed to obtain a library card?
  • Area Residents
  • Alumni/ae of WTS & Area Clergy
  • Family of WTS

Requirements

Photo identification

Residence in West Michigan

At least 18 years of age

Charge

$30 annually

Requirements

Photo identification

Charge

No charge

Requirements

Immediate household members

At least 18 years of age

Resident of West Michigan

Charge

No charge

What is the checkout period and how many may I borrow?

Refer to the Borrowing Policies Table for details

What are the charges for overdue, lost or damaged materials?

Refer to the Borrowing Policies Table for details

How do I renew materials?
  • Online
  • At the library Circulation Desk
Where do I return materials?
  • 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.
What services are available to guests in addition to borrowing books?
  • Area Residents
  • Area clergy
  • Alumni/ae

Access to databases & e-resources

In the library using the library computers

ILL Services

$25 per request + additional fees as charged by lending library

Maximum 1 renewal if allowed by lending library

Holds on materials

Holds can be placed on items currently checked out.

Notice by email to you when the item is available

Item will be held for 10 days.

Copying/scanning

 

Available on 1 st floor.

Copying: $0.15 per page

Scanning: no charge

Access to databases & e-resources

In the library using the library computers

ILL Services

$25 per request + additional fees as charged by lending library

Maximum 1 renewal if allowed by lending library

Holds on materials

Holds can be placed on items currently checked out.

Notice by email to you when the item is available

Item will be held for 10 days.

Copying/scanning

 

Available on 1 st floor.

Copying: $0.15 per page

Scanning: no charge

Study areas

For extended times of theological study carrels are available on a limited basis by application. Email The Circulation Supervisor at library@westernsem.edu for details.

Access to databases & e-resources

In the library using the library computers

ATLA serials database available online to alumni/ae. For details email Steve Michaels at steve@westernsem.edu

ILL Services

$25 per request + additional fees as charged by lending library

Maximum 1 renewal if allowed by lending library

Holds on materials

Holds can be placed on items currently checked out.

Notice by email to you when the item is available

Item will be held for 10 days.

Copying/scanning

Available on 1 st floor.

Copying: $0.15 per page

Scanning: no charge

Study areas

For extended times of theological study carrels are available on a limited basis by application. Email The Circulation Supervisor at library@westernsem.edu for details

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