2019-2020 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 ................... 303-357-5819
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, renewal will not be possible. 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 and/or transcripts.
