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.