Other Library Services
The library provides Internet connection and use of Microsoft Word. There are other
databases available for use of patrons. The ATLA Religion Database includes over 600,000 bibliographic citations of articles in journals, essays in books, book reviews, and theses. The ProQuest Database contains articles from1800 periodicals, 1,000 business periodicals, and 27 national newspapers. OCLC Firstsearch Database connects to a wide range of subjects in 17 databases. Patrons have access to the library's interlibrary loan services.
All library users must have a barcoded library card in order to borrow books and reserve materials. Library materials circulate up to three weeks and may be renewed. All items must be checked out at the Circulation Desk. Borrowers are responsible for any library materials checked out in their name. Fines for all regular circulation items are 10¢ a day per item after the due date.
Journals and Reference Books do not circulate and must be used only in the library.
Library users may also request items from the online catalog to be delivered to the
library within 2-7 days. In addition, students, staff, and faculty may obtain a semester-use UMKC Courtesy Card for circulation privileges at several area colleges and seminaries.
All materials checked out from other libraries are subject to circulation periods, restrictions, and fines according to the policies of the lending library.
The main library phone number at the circulation desk is (816) 833-1000, extension 2400.
