Telephone & E-mail Renewal
Users may renew library items as long as no one else has requested them. Renewed items are subject to recall. Items may be renewed two times before they must be returned to the Library.To renew books by telephone, users call the Circulation & Information Services Desk at (202) 885-8695. To request renewal by e-mail, users should send their requests to library@wesleyseminary.edu. The e-mail should contain the following information: 

• user's name 
• author names and titles of the items to be renewed.

Circumstances under which users may not renew items include:

• Outstanding fines $50.00 (Wesley Students) or $35.00 (All Others)
• Expired user registration.
• Hold request placed by another user.
• User has reached renewal limit.
• Item belongs to the Audio-Visual collection for which renewals are restricted.

Returning Items
Books may be left in the book return at the Library entrance. A bill will be sent for overdue books left there. If necessary, books may be returned by mail. The borrower is responsible for losses or damage. Mailed items should be postmarked by the due date. Overdue fines will be billed. In order to prevent damage, A/V materials and tape recorders should be returned in person. 

InterLibrary Loan (ILL) privileges are available for Wesley students, faculty, and staff. The Library will attempt to borrow materials that the Library does not own from another library. The borrower may have to pay any charges that the lending library levies. Library users without access to ILL are are encouraged to inquire at their home institution's library or at a public library. When an ILL item is available, it must be picked up at (and returned to) the Wesley Theological Seminary Library. We cannot mail items to you.

 

Please note that Interlibrary loan requests can take ten to fourteen days to be fulfilled. Interlibrary Loan services may be limited during holiday and summer vacations. 
 

For more information or to submit an InterLibrary Loan request, visit our InterLibrary Loan page.
 

Reserving Rooms
A number of rooms in the Library may be reserved for group use, including the Seminar Room and the Classroom in the Learning Commons, and the Godsey Room and Rare Book Room on the second floor. To make a reservation or for a copy of the Room Reservation policy, please contact the Circulation & Information Services Desk at (202) 885-8695 or send email to library@wesleyseminary.edu.

 

Computer Access
Five public access computers are available in the Learning Commons, while the second floor and basement each have one computer. Users may use the computers to access the library online catalog, electronic resources, e-mail, BlackBoard, and the Internet. Users may also use the computers for word processing and document printing. In using the public computers, users are expected to adhere to the computing policy set forth by the seminary. 

 

Photocopying & Printing

The Library has two digital photocopiers that also function as network printers for public computers. Printing and copying activities require copy cards. Users may purchase cards at the Circulation Desk or from the card dispenser. Additional value may be purchased and added to the copy card. Color copies cost $.15 per page. Black and white copies cost $.10 per page. Cards are available in the following increments: $1, $2, $5, $10, and $20.

 

Microform Copying

Each microform exposure is $0.15 and may be paid at the Circulation & Information Services Desk.

 

Study Carrels

During the academic year, students may reserve a study carrel for study space in the Library. Students must reserve study carrels at the Circulation Desk. Students wanting to keep books at the carrel and prevent them from being re-shelved must check them out at the Circulation & Information Services Desk.

 

Book Sale
The Library maintains a small collection of donated and used books (located on the ground floor) that are for sale. Purchases may be made at the Circulation Desk. All sales are final.