Guide to the Library: Distance Lending

• Distance education students (DE) are allowed to borrow up to seven books at a time by mail.
• DE students are expected to pay shipping costs to and from their location.
• Books circulate for four weeks, beginning when the book is checked out at the circulation desk, and will not be considered returned until the library receives them.
• Unpaid fines and shipping costs will result in a hold on the student’s account at the end of a semester and the student will not be able to receive grades or transcripts until the amount is paid.
• This policy applies to books.  All other circulating formats must be approved on a case-by-case basis.

By participating in the TexShare program, Kellar Library enables you to borrow from participating libraries all across the state of Texas.  Ask a librarian about getting your own TexShare card.

As a Distance Student at BMATS, you may find it necessary to use the resources of another library.  Due to this need, we have joined the American Theological Library Association's Reciprocal Borrowing Program.

BORROWER'S RESPONSIBILITY  

• Be a patron in good standing at a participating library. 
• Be prepared to show proof of current enrollment at a participating library. 
• Be informed about and abide by the rules and policies of the libraries they use.
• Return materials in a timely fashion according to the rules of the lending library. 
• Assume responsibility for all materials borrowed, including but not limited to payment for lost/damaged materials and overdue fines.