RESEARCH HELP

• Help with subject searching, databases or citation style are available in person, over the phone, and through e-mail. 
• Use the “Ask a Librarian” link, or call ahead to set up a tutorial on any of our resources (call Library Director Elyse Hayes at 631-423-0483 ext. 140)

COMPUTERS 

• Computers for student use are located in the Periodical wing of the library.
• To log on to a general-use computer, you will need a personal username and password.  These are issued by the Academic Office.
• The library does not charge for printing.
• Our wireless network is accessible with a laptop computer (no password is necessary).
• There are also two machines at the entrance to the main stacks, which are provided for searching our online catalog.

RESERVE READING MATERIAL

• Books and articles selected by professors for current courses are available in the Library Office.  These materials are for in-house use ONLY.  Ask library staff for help. 

• Books must be checked out while in use (2-hour check out).

• Paper copies of journal articles on reserve do not need to be checked out. They may be used in-house, and returned to the library office.

• Some professors put course materials on the “Moodle” course management system.  If you need help with this, library staff can assist you

PHOTOCOPYING 

• Copies cost 10 cents each.  Machine accepts vending cards, bills or coins.  Vending cards can be purchased for $5 in the library office.
• Our photocopy machine can also scan and e-mail documents.  Ask staff for assistance.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN 

• Interlibrary loans can be arranged for books or periodical articles that are not owned by the seminary.  There is usually no charge for this service.

• Allow three weeks for delivery of books or articles borrowed from other libraries.

SELF CHECKOUT

• Once you have a library card, you may use the self-service kiosk outside the Library Office to check materials out.

E-MAIL ALERTS

• Our library system sends various e-mail messages to patrons when they check out or return items.  If you would like to eliminate some of these messages (other than overdue notices), ask library staff for help.

• Our photocopy machine can also scan and e-mail documents.  Ask staff for assistance.