Who may borrow books, and for how long?
Hebrew Union College users may check out books for a 90 day period. This category of users includes current staff, faculty and students, as well as alumni from all campuses. University of Southern California staff, students and faculty are eligible to check out five (5) books at a time for a thirty day period. Area theological schools that belong to SCATLA (Southern California Area Theological Libraries Association) are eligible to check out five (5) books at a time for a thirty days period. They must present a SCATLA card from their home institution. Borrowing privileges for visiting researchers will be determined by the Librarian. Patrons from the community at large may check out two (2) books at a time, and will be required to leave a deposit of no less than $50.00 per book. All users are eligible to use the Library’s Inter Library Loan system to request items from the other HUC-JIR branch libraries. Note: “All items must be checked out 15 minutes before closing time.