Users
Persons associated with World Mission University (students, faculty and staff) or the Oriental Mission Church (registered member) have borrowing privileges. Any student may receive a library card free of charge. Others must pay a yearly membership fee of $20.00 in order to borrow materials. Books may be checked out for up to three weeks.
Library Hours
| Monday through Thursday |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
closed |
| Sunday |
closed |
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Holdings
The library holds 40,000 bound volumes and 300 microform titles. Current journal and newspaper subscriptions now number over 100 titles. The library also holds 600 video tapes.
Search
Korean books are listed in the Black Binder by author and title. These are arranged in alphabetical order. English books are listed in the CARD CATALOG, and are located by author, title, or subject - cards for these are all arranged in alphabetical order in the catalog drawers.
CD-ROM Database
Computerized indexed and abstracts on CD-ROM are available: Books In Print & Theological Abstracts; ATLA Religion Database includes Religion Index One, Religion Index Two, Index to Book Reviews in Religion (IBRR), Research in Ministry (RIM): An Index to D.Min. Project Reports and Theses, and Methodist Reviews Index.
Internet Service
Internet Service is available at the library. Please call the library for an appointment for usage or reservation.
Special Sections
Dissertations, Christian Business Books and Books about Korean immigrants are located in special collections.
Copiers
Photocopies and copies made on the microform reader-printer and EC-ROM printer are five cents per page.
Lending Policies
1. All borrowers are required to fill out a library user application form.
2. All borrowers must show a library card or student ID (for students) to check out books.
3. Books are loaned for a three week (church member) or six week (students) period. Patrons are limited to having four books checked-out (six books for students) at one time.
4. The overdue fine for circulating books is 10 cents a day.
5. Renewals can be made twice unless another patron requests them.
6. Reference books and periodicals cannot be checked out.
7. The reserve shelf is located behind the circulation desk. Reserve materials are loaned for a two hour period and must be used in the library. Reserve items may be checked-out overnight, but they cannot leave the library until a half-hour before closing and must be returned within a half hour after the library opens the following day.
8. Those borrowers who lose or severely damage a library book will be charged the full replacement value ($ 15.00 minimum).
Library Rules
1. Unnecessary or excessive noise or any disruptive behavior will not be permitted.
2. Consumption of food or beverages is not allowed in the library.
3. Do not reshelf library materials. Return books to a book cart.
4. Periodicals must be returned to their original places.
5. All library users must have their bags or books checked at the circulation desk.
6. Due to duties involved in closing the library, the books should be checked out or renewed ten minutes before closing.
7. Persons not complying with these policies may be asked to leave the library.
Search Books
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