Mrs. Jen Chien Yu                  Dr. Norma Simmons
                         Director of Library Services           Associate Librarian

Welcome to the TBC Founders Library.

The library provides more than 19,000 volumes of books, periodicals, videos and other resources. Materials are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System.

The general categories are as follows:

000 Generalities                                    500 Natural Sciences and Mathematics

100 Philosophy & Psychology                   600 Technology (Applied Science)

200 Religion                                         700 The Arts

300 Social Sciences                              800 Literature and rhetoric

400 Language                                      900 Geography and history

Library Hours
Monday,Tuesday & Thursday                     9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday                                9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Library is closed during Chapel Services.

Please call to determine hours when college is not in session.

General Policy
The Library seeks to maintain a relaxed environment conducive to learning, intellectual achievement and character development.

Circulation Policies
A valid bar-coded ID card is required to borrow materials. Borrowing privileges are not transferable to others.
 

Loan Periods

Reserve Materials times are set by Instructors.

Renewing Materials
Books may be renewed twice if they are not on reserve and do not have a hold placed on them. Books should be renewed before they are past due.

Fines and Charges
Books              $0.25 per item per day
Videos             $1.00 per item per day

Please see brochure in library for additional information concerning fines.

Donation to the Library
The library appreciates those interested in our collection and facilities. Donations play an important role in the growth and development of the library, as it serves the students and faculty of Temple Baptist College. The library accepts monetary, and book donations. All donations given with a name and address will be acknowledged with a letter at the end of the year or earlier if needed.

Curriculum Resource Center
The mission of the library is to support the Education Department by providing educational materials for the use of teacher training. At this time a large part of the material is located in the staff office on the second floor. Materials located in the library may be found by searching the online catalog

Biblical Creationism
The library houses several hundred books and videos on the subject of Biblical Creationism.

Library Staff

With proper identification, students may be eligible for a borrower’s card from the Public Libraries. A branch of the Hamilton County Library is located 1.6 miles west of Temple on Kenn Road.

A college education is one of the most important and beneficial investments of time, energy, and resources that you will ever make. The TBC Founders Library staff wishes you a successful, productive, and enjoyable time of learning and growth.