policies

Borrowing Privileges

  • A borrower card will be provided to WTS students, faculty and staff at no charge.
  • Guest borrowers will be charged a $20.00 annual fee.
  • The annual fee will be waived for RCA pastors and full-time staff in RCA congregations.
  • All borrowers must complete the registration form.

Circulation of Materials

  • Books circulate for twenty-eight days with a possible two renewals.
  • Video and audiotapes circulate for seven days with one renewal.
  • Items may be renewed at the Circulation Desk, by phone or online.
  • Materials returned past their due date will be assessed a $1.00 overdue charge.
  • Borrowers will be billed for the replacement cost of long overdue items and will be charged a non-refundable $7.50 billing fee.
  • Borrowers may request items currently checked out by clicking on the "Request" link.
  • Course reserve materials are available at the Circulation Desk and generally must be used within the library.
  • Special Collections materials, reference books, and periodicals do not circulate.

Photocopying and Printing

  • WTS students may request a copy card that will enable copies to be made at $0.10 per exposure.
  • A $1.00 fee will be charged for a replacement copy card.
  • Guest users must pay for copies with currency at a rate of $0.15 per exposure.

Study Carrels

  • At the beginning of the academic year WTS students may request a study carrel be reserved for their use.
  • Guest users are welcome to use a carrel not currently occupied by the student assigned to it.
  • All materials kept at study carrels must be checked out.

Food and Beverages

  • Food and beverages are allowed only in the first floor lounge area ("Liber Lounge"). There are no exceptions.