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The following are guide for the use of the Library. It comprises, opening hours, code of conduct, the use of our Library management system, access and borrowing policy, security regulations, etc. Please kindly read through it and let the content guide you in your use of the library
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The opening hours during the semester are as follows: 

  1. Mondays-Fridays: 9am-10pm (with break in-between 5pm and 7pm). Visitors allowed in the Library from 9am to 5pm.
  2. Saturdays: 9am-2pm
  3. During examination periods The Library is opened to students up to 12 midnight.
  4. The Library is closed during public holidays. 
  5. The Library looks forward to a future arrangement of 24 hour reading services on week days. However, with the present arrangement faculty members are allowed entry to the Library any time.

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The Williamson Library supports the educational goals of Trinity Theological Seminary by providing access to all forms of information in support of research, teaching, learning, and the general pursuit of knowledge. 

This Code of Conduct affirms the Williamson Library’s commitment to nurturing and protecting an environment that enables all users to achieve their educational and research objectives and that ensures Library’s resources, services, and spaces are available on an equitable basis. Such an environment is supposed to be characterized by respect for others working in the Library and using the Library’s resources. The library and its community of users observe a relationship of reciprocal rights and responsibilities.

The Library is committed to:

  1. Serving and being responsive to the needs and priorities of its users; protecting each user’s right to privacy and confidentiality in all of their interactions with the Library.
  2. Building collections that meet the research and instructional needs of the Seminary and the communities it serves; simplifying, enhancing, and expanding access to information.
  3. Preserving and conserving the collections so they may be accessible for present and future users.
  4. Being a place of welcome and providing healthy and safe spaces for meeting, scholarly exchange, research, study, instruction, and reflection.
  5. Keeping the physical environment of the Library clean and well-maintained that it might continue to support inquiry and learning for many years to come.

Everyone in the Library is expected to:

  1. Engage with others in a respectful and courteous manner.
  2. Use facilities, computers, equipment, furniture, collections and other resources with care.
  3. Move furniture with care so as not to damage floors or other surfaces.
  4. Supervise closely any children brought to the Library. The Library reserves the right to deny admission to minors unless accompanied by an adult.
  5. Follow Library policy, including the Courtesy and Noise Policy and Food and Beverage Policy.
  6.  Abide by all other applicable Seminary policies, including those found in the Seminary Handbook.
  7. Observe copyright restrictions and principles of fair use (See Appendix I).
  8. Respect designated quiet zones by silencing cell phones and avoiding conversation, except in designated social zones.
  9. Avoid loud conversation and disruptive behavior.
  10. Wear appropriate clothing, including shirts and footwear.
  11. Exit the Library immediately at closing hours, when prompted by fire alarm or other emergency announcements, and when directed by Library staff or security personnel.
  12. Consult with Director of Library Services for permission to take photographs or make films in the library.

The Library reserves the right to suspend or revoke library privileges for those whose behavior inhibits others’ abilities to utilize effectively the Library for its intended purposes or disrupts the regular operations and activities of the Library.

Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to:

  1. Refusing to honor Library regulations regarding overdue items, materials recalled by the Library, and the payment of fines and/or fees for lost or damaged Library materials.
  2. Damage, defacement, or theft of any Library property or material, or any personal property or material.
  3. Leaving personal materials and library books that have not been checked out unattended in stacks and study areas for extended periods of time or overnight.
  4. Smoking anywhere in the building.
  5. Use of profanity, abusive or threatening language or threatening gestures, bullying, or unwanted physical contact.
  6. Unreasonable noise levels, including shouting, loud talking or disruptive conversation, uncontrolled or repeated ringing of cell phones, loud cell phone conversations (see the Courtesy and Noise Policy below), and use of personal electronic equipment at a volume that disturbs others. Note: The Williamson Library will make every effort to give advance notice of Seminary events that may cause noise in the Library.
  7. Lack of personal hygiene that interferes with the use and enjoyment of the Library by others or interferes with the work of Library staff.
  8. Using spaces in the library for prolonged sleeping or as living quarters.
  9. Use of restrooms for anything other than their ordinarily intended purpose, it being understood that such purposes do not include bathing, shaving, or washing hair.

Anyone unable or unwilling to abide by this Code shall be asked to leave the building. Repeat offenders may be subject to loss of library privileges. Anyone whose privileges have been suspended or revoked may have the decision reviewed by the President of Seminary in consultation with the Library Committee. 
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The Library uses an in-house automation system which allows access to materials in the Library through local area network. The in-house library automation system allows users to conduct the following searches:  

  1. Bibliographical search of hardcopy books on the shelves 
  2. Bibliographical search of indexes of newspapers 
  3. Bibliographical search of theses written by our graduates
  4. Bibliographical search of royalty free scholarly contents

Each search interface allows users to conduct either basic or advanced search.

Furthermore, the Library’s App (TTS App) downloaded on an Android phone enables access of the Library’s catalogue worldwide.
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  1. Bags are not allowed at the reading desks. They are to be left at an area designated for them at the entrance of the Library. 
  2. All valuables (which include but not limited to the following: cash, cell phones, iPods, i-pads, cameras, laptop computers, watches, jewelries, etc.), in a bag must be removed by the owner. (It must be noted that the Library would not be responsible in case of loss of any item either through theft or any other means. Therefore, users of the Library are advised not to leave any valuables in their bags at front desk.) 
  3. Patrons are not to enter the Library with any sharp implements like blades or knives. Uniform Security personnel at the entrance has the authority to search any patron for such objects. 
  4. Patrons are required to show all books in their possession to the Library personnel at the front desk when entering or exiting the Library. Where a Security personnel is present he or she has the duty to search through a patron’s bag or files when exiting the Library premises.

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