2022-2023 Student Handbook
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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 up to $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.
Reference Services
Reference Assistance
Appointments for reference assistance may be made by contacting the Reference Office by phone (303-
762-6956) or email: libref@denverseminary.edu
All Denver Seminary students automatically have a library account which provides access to the library's
print and electronic resources. To access electronic resources, log in with your student
ID#@my.densem.edu and your MyDenSem password. To check out physical items, come to the library.
The Reference staff can provide assistance in the use of the Digital Theological Library (DTL), ATLAReligion,
Old & New Testament Abstracts, Religious and Theological Abstracts, PsycINFO & PsycARTICLES, and other
research tools. Library Research Guides providing recommended bibliographies, tutorials, and helpful links
are posted on the library webpage. Please contact libref@denverseminary.edu for more information.
Online Catalog
The library's online catalog may be accessed through the main library webpage. Through this site, students
can perform library-related functions such as searching library materials, place holds on checked out books,
renew books and find out if they have any fines. Appointments may be made with Reference staff for a
tutorial on the use of the online catalog.
Interlibrary Loan Services
Interlibrary loan (ILL) is the process of requesting books, theses, dissertations, and periodical articles
(subject to copyright laws) from another library. Since requested material may take two to three weeks to
arrive, students are encouraged to first check and see if the material is available at Iliff School of Theology
or Cardinal Stafford Theological Library at St. John Vianney Seminary.
Interlibrary loan requests can be submitted online here. Patrons will be notified by phone or email when
requested items are received. Interlibrary loan books not picked up within one week of arrival will result
in a $5.00 fine. Questions should be directed to the Interlibrary Loan Department at 303-357-5819 or by
email: libill@denverseminary.edu.
