The library collections of the schools of the Boston Theological
Institute, approaching a million and a half volumes in theology
and related disciplines, constitute one of the richest centers
of theological libraries in the world. The cooperative development
of these library collections has facilitated scholarly research
by opening member library collections to the students and faculty
of all BTI schools. Most of the BTI libraries provide detailed
information about their collections and services on their Web
sites. The staffs of the libraries are always happy to assist
you.
| Library |
Web Site |
Catalog |
Andover
Newton Theological School
Franklin Trask Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Boston
College
O'Neill Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Boston
University School of Theology
Theology Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Episcopal
Divinity School/Weston Jesuit School of Theology
Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary
Goddard Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Harvard
Divinity School
Andover-Harvard Theological Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource
Center |
Web
site |
Catalog |
Saint
John’s Seminary
Library |
Web
site |
Catalog |
BORROWING
PRIVILEGES AND PROCEDURES
Books
not owned by one’s home library may be borrowed by BTI students
and faculty from all BTI libraries (with the exception of St.
John’s Seminary, which has a non-circulating collection) upon
proof of school affiliation and completion of any paperwork
required by the library. If you are unable to travel to another
BTI library to check out books in person, you may borrow them
through the BTI Courier by completing an inter-library loan
(ILL) form available at the circulation or reference desk of
your school library. In most cases books from another library
can be delivered to your library within five working days. Requests
for photocopies may require somewhat more time for processing
and delivery.
RENEWALS
Unless
requested by another borrower, books may be renewed at the circulation
desk of the lending library. Specific library renewal policies
may differ.
RETURN
OF BOOKS
Books
borrowed from other BTI libraries may be returned via Courier
service by leaving them at any BTI library circulation desk.
Please check with circulation staff to be certain that you have
allowed sufficient time for materials to arrive by the due date.
The BTI Courier operates on Tuesday and Thursday for all schools
during the academic year.
FINES
Fines for overdue materials and replacement costs for lost materials
are charged according to the policy of the lending library.
Failure to pay fines or return recalled material will result
in the loss of the individual’s borrowing privileges at all
BTI libraries.
PHOTOCOPY
SERVICE
Photocopies
of journal articles and other materials may be requested through
the ILL department of your home library and delivered through
the BTI Courier. The charge is 20 cents per exposure. Minimum
charge is $3 including handling. Payment must be made upon receipt
of copies. Request forms are available at the circulation or
reference desks of all BTI libraries.
Index
Theologicus (IxTheo) (free
database under development)
This database is under development at the University of Tubingen
and it includes journal literature indexes articles in festschriften
and other similar multi-authored monographs, conference papers,
and a significant amount of European literature that is currently
not in the ATLA.)
Last
update was made on:
Tue, January 22, 2008 10:41 AM
