2018-2019 Student Handbook
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Library Services
Library – General Information
The Carey S. Thomas Library and its staff serve the Denver Seminary community by providing and
facilitating access to information supporting the Seminary's curriculum, research, and training.
Contact Information
Library direct phone ........................... 303-762-6962
Library email .......................................... library@denverseminary.edu
Reference email ..................................... libref@denverseminary.edu
Interlibrary Loan email ..................... libill@denverseminary.edu
Interlibrary Loan phone ................... 303-762-6956
Library Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday ............... 7:30am – 9:30pm
Friday ......................................................... 7:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday.................................................... 9:30am – 5:00pm
Closed major holidays. Other schedule changes will be posted on the library webpage.
Library / I.D. Cards
Denver Seminary students must have a current Denver Seminary Photo ID card in order to check out
library materials. Using another student's ID card for any purpose, including checking out library
material, is prohibited.
ID cards can be obtained free-of-charge at the Library front desk or by completing an online
application form online.
New students should obtain their ID card at the beginning of their first semester. Returning students
must renew their library privileges each semester, which can be accomplished by presenting their
Denver Seminary Photo ID to the library circulation desk staff.
Checking Out Books
Books may be checked out anytime during library hours. Periodicals are not available for check out,
and no more than 26 books may be checked out at any one time. Students may renew their checked
out books one time by accessing their record through the "My Account" tab in the online catalog.
However, if another student has placed a hold on the same book, the checkout period for the book
will be reduced to two weeks. If a book is needed for Reserve, the library may recall the book
immediately. Students in possession of books needed for Reserve must return the book by the date
requested or be subject to a fine of $1.00 per day.
Fines
Late fees for overdue general collection books are 25 cents per book per day, $1.00 per hour per
Reserve item, and $1.00 per day for Kindle E-Readers. Fines will also be charged on items not
properly checked-out. In most cases, a lost or damaged item results in a fine of $80.00. Refusal to
pay fines or habitual violation of library policies may result in suspension of library privileges as well
as a "hold" being placed upon the student's diploma.
