The primary mission of the library of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio is to support the information needs of the school's students, faculty and staff. Other individuals, who are also neither alumni nor legitimate borrowers at one of the schools of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, may apply to the librarian or his representative for limited borrowing privileges. Such visitors are limited to borrowing a maximum of 15 items at a time. Since a library card from MTSO library is also recognized at the other libraries of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, one should note that those libraries have their own circulation policies.
Loan periods for most patrons (students, visitors, alumni and clergy) are 28 days for books and other non-video items. Faculty and staff receive a longer borrowing period for these items. The loan period for videos is two weeks for all patrons.
Reference materials and periodicals do not circulate and may be used only in the library.
Materials may be renewed in person or over the phone. There is a maximum of three renewals on all materials, and materials in high demand may be recalled by the library staff.
The A. T. Wehrle Memorial Library's primary purpose is to support the educational programs of the Pontifical College Josephinum by collecting, organizing, and providing access to recorded information in all subject areas pertinent to the institution's educational goals. Secondly, we collaborate with the libraries of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus to cooperatively develop theological resources and promote the sharing and use of these resources by those affiliated with the member institutions.
The library is open to members of the Central Ohio community, however circulation of material is limited to eligible borrowers. Borrowing privileges are extended to those holding a barcoded library card issued by a member of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus. Upon application and approval, individuals from the following groups may obtain borrowing privileges:
Applications for library cards are available at the Circulation Desk. Library cards are issued for a period of one year; there is an annual $5.00 fee charged for a library card.
All other patrons are limited to in-house use of library resources.
The Hamma Library's primary purpose is to support the educational goals of Trinity Lutheran Seminary by providing information, classroom, and research support for all members of the Trinity community. Hamma Library cooperates with the other libraries of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus to enhance the resources available to Trinity and the broader Consortium.
Hamma Library extends some services to persons beyond the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus. The following groups may apply for borrowing privileges at the library Circulation Desk or request an application form: Local clergy; Trinity alumni; Lutheran pastors; Bexley Hall alumni; Capital University faculty, staff, and students.
For questions regarding borrowing privileges or other circulation concerns, please contact Carla Birkhimer, Circulation Coordinator, phone 614-235-4136, ext. 4533 or by e-mail at: TLSLibrary@trinitylutheranseminary.edu
Reference questions will be handled by library staff. Searches will be performed as staff has time. These questions should be addressed to Reference in an e-mail to: TLSLibrary@trinitylutheranseminary.edu
Others are limited to in-house use of library resources.
All non-Trinity persons should note that certain materials may not be available to them: