New Student Orientation for Biersdorf LibrarySamantha BenoitEmma ReesDianne VanMarterLauren Ziolkowski

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Welcome to the Biersdorf Library! Archives Books and periodicals Computers and Internet available On-line databases Specialty collections Study areas

http://www.etseminary.edu/library

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Archives• Meet the Archivist,

Tim Westfall.• Students have access

to the archives and rare book collections only with the assistance of a librarian.

• A request form to schedule a time to visit the archives is on the library’s Web site.

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Library User’s Manual. (2012, October 23). Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZXRzZW1pbmFyeS5lZHV8MjAxMHxneDpiZDhjNzMwOTA0N2E0Yg

Books and Periodicals• Approximately 25,000

books in the library collection

• 100 periodical subscriptions

• Can’t find what you are looking for? Ask one of the librarians!

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary. (n.d). Library. Retrieved from http://www.etseminary.edu/library

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Computers and Internet• Students have access

to a full computer lab.• Internet is available

throughout the campus.• Having a computer

problem? Come ask one of our many staff members.

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On-Line Databases and Catalog• The library subscribes to a variety of online databases that are sure to fulfill all the students needs.

• Students should learn to take advantage of the online resources and article searches for research and educational needs.

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• The school uses the cataloging system Winnebago.

• The pictures to the left show what your search screen will look like.

• Questions?? Problems?? Ask the librarians – it’s our job!!

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Catalog & Search

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Music Collection: Over 8,000 pieces of sheet music.

The Detroit Collection: Historical and rare resources

Expansive collection of theological material including:

African-American Christianity

Urban ministry in the 21st century

Biblical studies Contextual theology Spiritual care and

counseling American cultural and

religious history.

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary. (n.d). Library. Retrieved from http://www.etseminary.edu/library

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A variety of study spaces are available to students as well

as a computer lab.Also join us for warm

beverages in the Coffee Café

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Librarians: We’re here to help!

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