2024-2025 Student Handbook
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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.
Reference Services
Checking Out Books
Books may be checked out 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 by
accessing their library account through the Sign-in button in the online catalog or by contacting the library.
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.
Online Catalog
The library's online catalog may be accessed through the 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.
Reference Assistance
Appointments for reference assistance may be made by contacting the Reference Office through one of the
contact options listed above. The Reference staff can provide assistance in the use of the online catalog,
databases, and research tools. Library Research Guides provide recommended bibliographies, tutorials, and
helpful links.
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.
Borrowing from Other Libraries
ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Denver Seminary Library participates in the ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Participating libraries
agree to grant check-out privileges to each other's patrons. To find a participating library, search the
program map. Proof of current enrollment as required by the participating library. Lending periods are
determined by each participating library.
Denver Area Libraries
Current students may present their valid Denver Seminary ID at the Ira J. Taylor Library of the Iliff School
of Theology and at the Cardinal Stafford Library of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary and check
out materials. More information on other local libraries can be found online.
