Biersdorf Library Student Manual
2010-2011
John E. Biersdorf Library
The John E. Biersdorf Library is named for ETS's first Dean and President. Active collection development began in 1995 with approximately 3,000 donated books. With the support of many donors throughout the metropolitan area, the collection has now grown to approximately 25,000 books and 100 journal subscriptions. Most especially, the library has benefited from the McGregor Fund's generous financial support.
The Library is rapidly building collection specializations in African-American Christianity, Black theology and the historic Black churches, urban ministry in the 21st century, and feminist and womanist theology. Other strengths of the collection are in Biblical studies, historical theology, contextual theology, preaching, worship, prayer, spiritual care and counseling, church administration and leadership, and American cultural and religious history.
The Biersdorf Library also serves as a gateway to the wider world of information for research and study, by providing on-site and online access to the Internet and major database resources for ministry.
LIBRARY HOURS
2010-2011 FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING SEMESTERS
Monday -
Thursday: 10AM to 10PM
Friday: Closed
*Saturday: Fall Semester 10AM to 2:30PM
Sunday: Closed
*(Please call the library for Saturday Winter and Spring semester hours.)
NOTE: The library will not be open December 1 thru 30 on Saturdays.
Students, if you have an urgent need please use the catalogues after hours and on weekends.
The library has opened a Coffee Cafe' please join us when you are in the building.
Book Donations
ETS can only accept donations that are current works - 1995 or later. To arrange delivery of books contact the library manager:
Mail: Library Services
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
2930 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209
Email: askthelibrarian@etseminary.edu
Phone: (313) 831-5200, ext. 222
Please forward a list of the books and publication date prior to your delivery date.
