The Library at Wesley Theological Seminary

Library services have been modified to align with the seminary’s current response to COVID-19. For details about the services, making appointments, and library protocols, see the Library Operations & Services During COVID-19 page.

Services:

While the library will provide an opportunity for in-person use of resources and equipment, please exercise discretion in scheduling an appointment. We encourage library users to be mindful of social distancing and act according to the guidelines of their jurisdictions. Many resources are available in electronic format. If not, library staff will send materials by mail where possible. And, library staff are available to provide assistance remotely.

Per seminary protocols, you must complete a Health Survey before coming to campus. Use the LiveSafe app to take the survey.

Library Visits By Appointment

These 90 min. appointments are for using library materials and equipment. Your visit will be confined to the main floor of the library. The basement, second floor, lounge, and meeting rooms are closed. Library staff will retrieve materials from the basement and second floors upon request. Use the Library Calendar to make an appointment. 

Materials Pickup & Delivery

These 30 min. appointments are only for retrieving requested items at the parking lot entrance of the library. You will not be permitted beyond the pickup location. Use the Materials Request Form to request items for pickup. Use the Library Calendar to make an appointment.

ILL and Document Delivery

Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services are available only for Wesley Theological Seminary faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students. For the remainder of 2020, all requests will be limited to articles, chapters in books, essays, and reviews. Use the Interlibrary Loan Request form to make requests.

Course Reserves

Assigned texts for courses will be held on reserves in library or available as eBooks. Physical materials may only be used in the library for the duration of a scheduled 90 min. library visit. See the Course Reserves page to find required texts.

Online Resources

The library website is a portal to a wide array of e-resources. For off-campus access, use your MyWelsey userid and password on the electronic resources authorization page. See the library's Online Resources page.

Library Visits Appointment times: 

Monday - Friday
08:30 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm

Library Pickup Appointment times :

Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 10:30 am
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm

Staff Availability

In addition to being in the library during appointment hours, library staff will be available to provide remote assistance by Zoom appointments and email (Please allow 1-2 business days for a response). Days and hours of availability:

Monday - Friday
08:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 04:30 pm

Returning Library Materials:

If you have materials checked out:

• You may return books by mail with tracking or bring them to campus and place them in the library book drop (facing the courtyard).
• You may also renew your materials by accessing your library account online. Use the My Account link on the online catalog page. You may also contact library staff via email about your account.

Last updated: August 30, 2020 12:00 p.m.

For up-to-date information about the coronavirus and COVID-19, please see the following recommended sources:  

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
• DC Government (especially its Resources page)
• World Health Organization (WHO). Start with its Advice for the Public.

Before accepting anecdotal claims, stay informed by consulting authoritative resources. 

Remember!

• Wash your hands often (with soap and water for at least 20 seconds) and properly. Proper handwashing is more effective than hand sanitizer; save that resource for when you might not have access to soap and water.
• Sneeze into your elbow or a tissue (and then dispose of the tissue).
• Try to minimize contact with people. “Social distancing” is a key step in slowing the rate of infection and reducing the potential burden on doctors and hospitals. (Here are a few tips and suggestions.)
• Don't fall prey to myths and urban legends.

... items (e.g., books and DVDs) in the library catalog.
... items (e.g., books and DVDs) on Course Reserve.
... journal articles in ATLAS.
... a list of journals or other periodicals I can access through the Library.
... Biblical Interpretation resources.
... previous D.Min. Project Papers.

... renew my library books online, see what I have checked out, or review my library fines and fees? Visit your library account.
… learn about citing sources and avoiding plagiarism? Read about Academic Honesty and Integrity.
... understand Copyright and Fair Use practices at Wesley?
... reserve a classroom? Submit a room reservation request.
... acquire a book or article from another library? Submit an Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery request.
... request that the library send me books? Read about Books on Demand.
... access databases or ebooks from off-campus? Use your MyWesley login for Remote Access to e-Resources.
... access and use e-books? Read about e-Books at Wesley.... give books to the library? Learn about Library Gifts.
... format my D.Min. Project Paper and submit it to the Library?

... locating resources, using databases or the Library catalog, resolving an overdue fine dispute, or just talking to a librarian.

Call the Library at (202) 885-8695 or send email to library@wesleyseminary.edu. Please allow three business days for a response.

For more information, see our Staff page.