United Lutheran Seminary Library: Borrowing at Other Libraries

Borrowing Policies for Partner Libraries and Consortia

Many libraries in the Gettysburg and Philadelphia areas allow ULS students to check out materials. A currently valid ULS ID card and a letter of introduction from either the Wentz or Krauth Branch staff must be presented as evidence of affiliation with the seminary. Remember that you must abide by the rules and regulations of these facilities and that you represent ULS while visiting.

Philadelphia Area Partners:

Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association Institutions are open to students and faculty of United Lutheran Seminary. Among SEPTLA institutions are St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Palmer Theological Seminary (Eastern University Library). In all cases, a current, valid ID card from ULS and Visiting Patron form-the latter being available at each circulation desk or being requested via email-must be presented each time you visit a member library. Please note that we must abide by the individual consortium library's rules and procedures, and that all borrowed materials must be returned directly to the lending library (not through drop-off at Wentz or Krauth). The Visiting Patron form must be updated and presented new each semester. See the full list of member libraries here

ULS students and faculty have privileges in the libraries of all member seminaries in the Washington Theological Consortium. In all cases, a current, valid ID card from ULS and a Visiting Patron form--the latter being available at both campus library's circulation desks or via email--must be presented each time you visit a member library. Please note that we must abide by the individual consortium library's rules and procedures, and that all borrowed materials must be returned directly to the lending library (not through drop-off at Wentz or Krauth). The Visiting Patron form must be updated and presented new each semester. (Please note that as of September 2024 the Georgetown University library is no longer accessible to members of the Washington Theological Consortium.)

The Free Library of Philadelphia will issue library cards to students during their time in Philadelphia. There are two branches convenient to the Philadelphia campus, as well as many others scattered around the city. The central branch is an excellent research library.

Gettysburg Area Partners:

The Musselman Library at Gettysburg College, within walking distance in the borough of Gettysburg, may be used by Seminary students, faculty and staff. Musselman Library has its own rules for the use of its collection, including the amount and prompt payment of overdue fines.

The Phillips Library at Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary in nearby Emmitsburg, Maryland (8 miles south on Route 15) is also open for ULS students and Faculty to use and borrow from.

ULS students and faculty have privileges in the libraries of all member seminaries in the Washington Theological Consortium. In all cases, a current, valid ID card from ULS and a Visiting Patron form--the latter being available at both campus library circulation desks or by request via email-must be presented each time you visit a member library. Please note that we must abide by the individual consortium library's rules and procedures, and that all borrowed materials must be returned directly to the lending library (not through drop-off at Wentz or Krauth). The Visiting Patron form must be updated and presented new each semester. (Please note that as of September 2024 the Georgetown University library is no longer accessible to members of the Washington Theological Consortium.)

Most libraries of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association (SEPTLA) are open to students and faculty of United Lutheran Seminary. Among SEPTLA institutions are Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, PA), New Brunswick Theological Seminary (New Brunswick, NJ), Princeton Seminary (Princeton, NJ), and many other seminaries in the Philadelphia area, including St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and Eastern University's Library (through Palmer Theological Seminary). In all cases, a current, valid ID card from ULS and Visiting Patron form--the latter being available at each circulation desk--must be presented each time you visit a member library. Please note that we must abide by the individual consortium library's rules and procedures, and that all borrowed materials must be returned directly to the lending library (not through drop-off at Wentz or Krauth). The Visiting Patron form must be updated and presented new each semester. See the full list of member libraries here.

The Adams County Library System will issue library cards to students during their time in Gettysburg. Use of the branch in downtown Gettysburg provides access to children's literature, light fiction, "how-to" books, and other usual public library services.