Claremont School of Theology Library

 

GUIDE TO LIBRARY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY and STAFF of

- THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
- MINISTERIAL COURSE of STUDY
- HISPANIC COURSE of STUDY
- LICENSING SCHOOL for LOCAL PASTORS

 

Claremont School of Theology Library serves as the major resource center for the study of religion at Claremont. The Library provides services and resources for the academic programs of Claremont School of Theology, Episcopal Theological School at Claremont, and Disciples Seminary Foundation. In cooperation with The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges, the CST Library also provides services and resources for the programs of the School of Religion at the Claremont Graduate University. In addition, Library services and resources are available to persons enrolled in Course of Study and Licensing School.

 

Library Privileges
CST Library cards are issued to students, faculty and staff. All borrowers must present a valid CST library card to check out items.

Please note: Students, faculty and staff with CST Library cards do not automatically have access or borrowing privileges at The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges. Individuals must apply at Honnold/Mudd Library for these privileges, and a yearly fee will be required of eligible borrowers.

 

CST Library Services

• use of materials within the building
• on-site access to electronic resources
• borrowing privileges for circulating items
• reference assistance
• use of photocopying equipment
• use of Computer Lab and public workstations (see Computer Lab Rules)
• searches for Library materials - recalls and holds on circulating materials

 

CIRCULATION OF MATERIALS

Loan Periods
Students, faculty and staff of COS, HCOS, and Licensing School are given borrowing privileges from the beginning of their participation (each year) until the end of August of the current year. Questions about extended borrowing can be answered by Circulation staff.

Books in the general collection are loaned for 28 days. Reserve books are loaned for 2-hour, 4-hour, 1-day, 2-day or 7-day periods. Books on 2- and 4-hour reserve may be borrowed overnight if they are checked out one hour before the Library closes and returned by 10:00 am the next morning the Library is open. Periodicals, reference books and special collections items do not circulate. Other library materials (including CDs, DVDs, audiocassettes, videos, and church school curricula) are available for short-term loans.

Borrowers are responsible for knowing the due dates of all items they check out. Patrons can confirm due dates and renew materials through the Blais system by selecting "My Blais" from the main menu, and entering their name and CST Library card number. Patrons also can renew materials by placing a direct dial call to the CST Circulation Desk at (909) 447-2589. Patrons are responsible for notifying CST Circulation staff of address changes (postal and email) so that Library notices can reach them promptly.

Overdue Materials and Fines
Overdue notices are sent by postal service or email on a regular basis for circulating items, including reserves. A copy of the Library's fine policy is available at the Circulation Desk'.

Holds, Recalls, Searches
Patrons may request holds on circulating items or ask for recalls after items have been circulating for two weeks. Holds and recalls on CST items must be completed by staff, and request forms are available for patrons at Circulation. (Circulation records are confidential; names of borrowers are not disclosed.) Items that cannot be found on the Library shelves should be reported to Circulation for searching.

Book Return
An after-hours book return (wall unit) is located to the north of the Library entrance.

REFERENCE

General information and reference questions should be directed to staff at the Reference Desk. If no one is present, information request forms (located at Reference) may be filled out and left at the Reference Desk for a response, or the Catalog Librarian may be consulted. The Reference Librarian may also be contacted by email (see page 3) or telephone (909) 447-2511.

Staff members at the Reference Desk can also help patrons locate materials available at nearby institutions. Patrons should contact the Reference Librarian if they have questions about resources at other libraries.

OTHER INFORMATION

Photocopying
Copying machines and printers are available in the Library. These do not accept coins and copy/print cards must be purchased at the Circulation Desk. The cost is 8 cents per copy.

Computers
Computers in the Library can be used to access the Blais catalog and the Library's electronic resources, connect to the Internet, and for word processing. Network ports in the building allow patrons to connect personal computers to the Internet. The Computer Lab is available for students, faculty, and staff of COS, HCOS and Licensing School. Information and instructions are posted in the Lab.

Telephones and Paging
Library telephones are not available to patrons. A public telephone is located on the east side of the Administration Building. The Library does not have a paging system.

Facilities Policies
The Library is a graduate, academic facility for study and research. Children under the age of 18 may not enter the Library, unless under the direct supervision of an adult, and may not remain in the building for extended periods of time.

Food and beverages are not permitted in the building, with the exception of water in a clear closed container. The use of cell phones is prohibited in the Library. The Library atrium is' available for patrons to eat or hold phone conversations. Smoking is not permitted in the building or in the atrium. Copies of policies are available at Circulation.

Hours
Library hours are posted at the building entrance. Hours are available also on the CST Library homepage (http://www.cst.edu/library), on a recorded message at (909) 447-2589 and as a handout at the Circulation Desk.

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All patrons are expected to follow Library policies. Claremont School of Theology reserves the right to amend or rescind the privileges of any Library patron.

STAFF

John Dickason Director of the Library and Information Technology
Debbie Ahlberg Library Secretary
Betty Clements Reference Librarian
Gene Fieg Catalog Librarian
Koala Jones Library Assistant
Jean Makunga Head of Library Support Services
Danny Soewito Director of Administrative Computing
Elaine T. Walker Circulation Librarian
Laura Yavitz Director of Educational Computing

Email addresses for staff use the first initial and last name ©cst.edu or contact library @ cst.edu (remove spaces) for the Library Office.

rev. 5/05

 

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