Hekman Library materials may be checked out with a valid Calvin University or Seminary picture ID card, or a Guest User card.
The chart below outlines loan periods for general collection items and borrowing details for different user types.
| Undergraduates and Employee Spouses |
Graduate and Seminary Students | PhD Students | Faculty and Staff | Alumni, Guests, and Denominational Loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loan Period |
28 days | 28 days | 6 months | 6 months | 28 days |
| Overdue Notices | 2 | ||||
|
Number of Items |
100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
While most materials in the library general collection circulate according to the chart above, some items belonging to special collections have more restricted loan periods, as outlined here:
| Undergrads / Employee Spouses | Graduate, Seminary, and PhD Students | Faculty and Staff | Alumni and Guests | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Reserves | Check-out period varies (2 or 3 hours; 1,3, or 5 days) | Place items on reserve | Not available for check-out | ||
| Recreational Reading | 28 days | ||||
| Media | 28 days | ||||
| Children's Literature | 28 days | ||||
| Curriculum | 28 days | ||||
|
Ministry Resource Center |
28 days | ||||
| Reference | 7 days with no renewals | ||||
| Rare Books | Used in Heritage Hall only, no check-out | ||||