Policies & Fees
The Library at Wesley Theological Seminary welcomes all members of the Wesley community in their research and studies. Library users are subject to all Library rules and regulations, which are in place to maintain a comfortable environment for everyone.
Code of Conduct
Library users are subject to all library rules and regulations. The library has the right to ask individuals whose behavior is inappropriate to leave the library. Persons found guilty of mutilation, defacing or theft of library materials will have all borrowing privileges revoked, and fines will be levied. The names of Washington Theological Consortium and American University faculty or students who engage in such activities will be reported to the head librarian and/or academic dean of the home school.
Admittance/Parking
In addition to being open to those within or affiliated with the Wesley Theological Seminary community, the library is open to everyone wanting to use materials within the building, free of charge. Borrowing privileges are restricted.
All visitors are asked to register at the Circulation Desk and to sign out upon leaving. Temporary parking permits are available at the same desk.
An adult must accompany children at all times. High school students may use library materials only if they are working on an advanced project that calls for the use of materials in the Wesley Library that are not available in school or public libraries.
Food/Drinks and Smoking
In order to avoid pests and to protect library property, food consumption is limited to the lounge area of the first floor Learning Commons. Users may bring drinks throughout the library. To prevent spillage on library materials, all drinks must be in covered containers or in bottles with caps.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in any area of the library. The Seminary has designated areas on the campus to accommodate the needs of smokers.
Fees & Fines
Overdue Books
$0.25 cents per item per day.
($20.00 maximum per book)
3-day grace period.
Overdue Doctor of Ministry Project-Papers
$0.50 cents per item per day.
($40.00 maximum per item)
3-day grace period.
Overdue Audio-Visual Materials
$1.00 per item per day.
($20.00 maximum per item)
No grace period.
Overdue Overnight Reserves Materials
$0.25 cents per item per hour, starting one hour after the library opens.
($40.00 total maximum per book)
No grace period.
Overdue Audio-Cassette Players/Recorders
$.50 cents per day
($10.00 maximum fine)
no grace period
Lost/Damaged Items
The cost of the item(s) as determined by the Library plus a non-refundable $30.00 processing fee per item.
Library Barcode Replacement
$5.00 (not refundable)
Notes:
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Once a grace period is over, full fines are charged for each overdue item.
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Library fines and fees for Wesley students are sent to the Business Office and are added to student accounts.
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Library fines and fees for other borrowers may be paid by cash or check at the Circulation Desk. Credit card payments must be made in the Business Office. Library privileges may be discontinued if financial obligations to the library are not paid.