Access: As of June 2021, the library is open to MA students to access for their research needs during the semester. The library still offers curbside pick-up and drop-off of library books.
Interlibrary Loan: MA students may request interlibrary loan books and scans as of September 2021.
Library Loans Limits: Depending on the demand for course-related books, we might limit these types to one-month loans to ensure wider access to the resources for all students. Be sure to copy what you need from each book for citations and your bibliography before returning any books.
Renewals: Renewals will be typically be limited to one month and depend upon the demand for the books.
Pick Up
1.1 Pick-Up Procedure:
Start by going to the library catalog and search for materials on your topic. Identify the books you are interested in looking at for your research. Be sure to write down the Title, Author, and Call Number of the book you want to checkout.
Create an email with a list of books you would like to check out and email it to the library staff. ([email protected]).
The library staff will pull the books and notify you when they are ready for pick-up.
Pick-ups will occur during the normal fall semester hours of operation, which are Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Email the library staff a time when you can come to pick up the books and we will let you know where to pick them up ([email protected]).
Pick-ups from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm will be done at the front desk of the main building. From 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, pick-ups will be done at the library's side door. The library's side door is the last door on the left side of the main building and is parallel to the last parking lot before the Archives building. There will be signage outside the door identifying its location.
When you arrive please call the library's front desk (914-367-8255) to let them know you are here for pick-up. The library staff will bring the books to one of the aforementioned parts of the building based upon the time of your pick-up.
When you come to pick up the books, please be sure to wear a mask and social distance during the pick-up of your books.
Drop-Off
1.2 Drop-Off Procedure:
When your loan is done, please call the library staff (914-365-8255) and set up a time to return your books to the seminary. The library staff will let you know where to drop your books off.
Drop-offs from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm will be done at the front desk of the main building. From 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, curbside drop-off will be done at the library's side. The library's side door is the last door on the left side of the main building and is parallel to the last parking lot before the Archives building. There will be signage outside the door identifying its location.
When you arrive please call the library's front desk (914-367-8255) to let them know you are here for a drop-off. If you drop-off your books between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, then the books can be left at the front desk. If you are dropping your books off from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, then a staff member will meet you to get the books from you.
When dropping off your book returns, please be sure to wear a mask and social distancing while dropping off your books.
Returns: All book returns will be quarantined for 24 hours out of an abundance of caution due to the virus. If a book isn't available initially, then is probably where the book will be this semester. Contact the library staff for more information on specific books.