How many items can I check out?
A TBC (Texas Baptist College) student or a SWBTS master's student may check out up to 30 items.
A SWBTS doctoral student may check out up to 60 items.
How long can I check keep an item once I check it out?
An item that is in the General Collection (3rd floor of Roberts and white label items in Bowld) can be checked out for 28 days.
An item that is in the Permanent Reserve (2nd floor of Roberts and audio/visual materials) can be checked out for 7 days.
An item that is in the Course Reserve (behind the circulation desk at Roberts or Bowld) can be checked out for 1 day.
An item that is in a Special Collection (a named collection, something in the Archives at Roberts, or something in the Treasure Room at Bowld) can only be used in the library.
How much are fines for late items?
Items in the General Collection accrue or build up a fine of $.25 a day.
Items in the Permanent Reserve accrue a fine of $1.00 a day.
How can I renew an item I checked out?
You can renew an item on your library account by calling the circulation desk at Roberts (817-921-8860), by emailing rcirculation@swbts.edu, or by bringing the item to the front desk in person.
You can renew an item from Bowld Music Library by calling (817-921-8870), by emailing bowldrefdesk@swbts.edu, or by bringing the item to the front desk in person.
You can renew an item up to 2 times unless a hold has been placed by another user on the item.
Can I print or make copies in the library?
You can print assignments or documents using one of three computers located on the 2nd floor of Roberts. You may also print from the designated computer located at the circulation desk.
You can make copies or scan documents at the public copier located on the 2nd floor of Roberts or on the main floor of Bowld.
Scanning is free of charge but printing and copying cost $.10 per page for black and white and $.45 per page for color.
How much does a lost book cost?
If you lose an item checked out on your account the cost to replace the item will be $150.
Will the library mail items to me?
If you live more than 60 miles outside of the DFW metroplex, books from the SWBTS print collection can be checked out and mailed to you.
How do I contact the RDS office?
You may contact Kelly King, PhD Research Doctoral Studies Program Coordinator (817.923.1921 ext. 4651)